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Richmond forums aim to develop solutions to violent inner-city feuds
By Mike Kinney
In order to solve the problem of inner-city feuds that lead to violence among Richmond youth, whole-community solutions are needed, local advocates...
Uniting Hearts brings people together for Community Toy Giveaway
By Kathy Chouteau
Uniting Hearts, a Richmond nonprofit that provides essentials and basic needs items to families, children and day workers in need via donation...
Richmond nonprofit’s ‘Christmas Toy Giveaway’ seeks sign-ups, donations
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond nonprofit House of Loving Hands is welcoming sign-ups for its “Christmas Toy Giveaway,” as well as donations supporting the effort in...
‘Winter Drive’ seeks coats and more for city’s unsheltered communities
By Kathy Chouteau
Groundwork Richmond is appealing for community support this holiday season for its “Winter Drive” that will help “give the gift of warmth”...
Fundraiser aims to help Aky’s Café owners rebound from setbacks
By Kathy Chouteau
An online fundraiser has been launched to help the proprietors of Point Richmond deli and eatery, Aky’s Café, who have suffered some...
The Damel serves up global cuisine to Point Richmond community
By Kathy Chouteau
A chef who honed his culinary skills in his mother’s kitchen in Senegal has opened an Afro-Brazilian fusion restaurant and marketplace in...
Supervisor’s fundraiser aims to make season bright for Verde Elementary students
The holiday elves at West Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia’s office are ringing in the holiday season this week with the “Annual Verde...
Six new kiosks in San Pablo provide important city info to...
By Mike Kinney
Six solar-powered kiosks that were recently installed at San Pablo city centers inform residents about city events, city news, project updates and...
Local leaders testify before U.S. Committee to expand national park
By Kathy Chouteau
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and Richmond Mayor Tom Butt testified remotely this morning before the U.S. Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on...
Urban Tilth plants permanent roots with North Richmond land acquisition
By Kathy Chouteau
Urban Tilth, a youth-led farm located in North Richmond, has just taken its spot as the city’s first permanent farm, according to...
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San Pablo expands ‘neighborhood champions’ to achieve trash goals
San Pablo is expanding its Neighborhood Champions program for 2026, transitioning from a localized pilot to a citywide environmental force backed by a new...
JAMKO maritime apprenticeship graduates honored aboard Red Oak Victory
By Kathy Chouteau
The JAMKO Foundation held a graduation ceremony April 16 aboard the historic Red Oak Victory ship in Richmond, honoring eight apprentices who...
San Pablo launches first fully-electric garbage truck fleet
The City of San Pablo and Republic Services just launched California’s first fully electric residential waste and recycling fleet.
The fleet includes five McNeilus Volterra...