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WCCUSD announces student STEM Fair winners
By Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has announced the 6th through 12th grade student winners of its annual “STEM Fair,”...
Despite $1.5M allocated, Richmond encampments remain vexing issue
By Mike Kinney
Since March last year, Richmond City Council has allocated $1.5 million in two contracts to address the problem of growing encampments in...
Shipping container filled with supplies departs Richmond for Tonga
By Mike Kinney
A 20-foot-long shipping container filled with donations to support the Tongan relief effort departed from a Richmond church on Saturday.
Packed with supplies...
Rosie the Riveter Trust to host virtual presentation on Executive Order...
By Kathy Chouteau
Rosie the Riveter Trust will host “Executive Order 8802 in Context,” a special Zoom presentation Fri., Feb. 24 from 6-7 p.m. about...
BART accepting ‘Fleet of the Future’ rail car deliveries again
By Kathy Chouteau
BART has greenlighted deliveries of Fleet of the Future rail cars again with the manufacturer’s resolution of significant reliability issues, according to...
Richmond author taps into love of thrillers with debut book
By Kathy Chouteau
What began as a childhood passion for Richmond native Latuan Wheaton—tapping out stories on her kiddie typewriter—has blossomed into a writing career...
Richmond resident’s science team honored with Presidential Award
By Kathy Chouteau
Dominique Carias, a Richmond resident and Pinole Valley High School junior, is among a group of students participating in California Academy of Sciences’...
Art Center to host online event, ‘From Africa to Richmond’
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Art Center (RAC) will host “From Africa to Richmond,” a free online event Mon., Feb. 28 from 7-8 p.m. during...
Pinole Valley High to host alumni at dedication of Performing Arts...
By Kathy Chouteau
Pinole Valley High School (PVHS) has a new, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Theatre, and together with The Pinole Community Players, is welcoming school...
East Brother Beer invites community to ‘epic’ fifth birthday party
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co. is turning five, and to celebrate, it’s doing what any self-respecting craft brewery would do: Throwing “an...
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Wildcat Arts get domesticated
By Mike Kinney
It is raining cats and dogs (portraits) at this Richmond art studio.
Linda Ruiz-Lozito, longtime owner of Wildcat Arts at 1517 Elm Ave.,...
Grant expands Contra Costa College’s childcare offerings
A $2.8 million grant will support expansion of Contra Costa College's (CCC) childcare services for students and the local community.
The grant comes from the...
‘Tacos & Tequila’ fundraiser gives festive boost to nonprofit
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond gave a warm welcome to the nonprofit Just Imagine KidZ at its inaugural “Tacos & Tequila” tasting/fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 8 in...