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Contra Costa College professor pioneers studies of the ancient Kush
By Mike Kinney
A Contra Costa College professor of History and Africana Studies recently returned from conducting field research in Ethiopia and South Sudan to...
Reggae returns to The Backyard
By Kathy Chouteau
The time is right to “get together and feel alright” Bob Marley-style at “Reggae at The Backyard,” set to return to Rich...
New playground completed at Montalvin Park
A ribbon cutting for a new playground at Montalvin Park is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24.
The event, which is hosted by Supervisor John Gioia's...
Richmond Art Center exhibit explores art and healing in turbulent times
By Kathy Chouteau
“Sentinels & Saviors: Iconic Avatars,” an exhibit featuring the artwork of Joell Jones and Kim Thoman, is coming to the Richmond Art...
Pinole dispatcher retires after 35 years of dedicated service
After 35 years serving the city, Pinole Police Department dispatcher Debbie Pitchford worked her final shift over the weekend.
The Pinole Police Department is lauding...
CHP investigates fatal DUI crash on Appian Way in El Sobrante
A fatal crash on Appian Way in El Sobrante last week remains under investigation.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded at about 1:15 p.m. Thursday,...
El Sobrante readies to ‘take a stroll on the wild side’
By Kathy Chouteau
The El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to “take a stroll on the wild side” at the “29th Annual El...
8-hour police standoff ends without serious injury in Richmond
An 8-hour police standoff in the 500 block of 2nd Street in Richmond ended at 3:47 p.m. today with the subject in custody and...
Pinole man dies in motorcycle accident on San Pablo Avenue
Colin Batchelder, 46, of Pinole, was killed after apparently striking a curb and losing control of his motorcycle on San Pablo Avenue in Pinole...
Groundwork Richmond launches third workforce development program cohort
Groundwork Richmond is excited to announce the launch of the third cohort of its workforce development program, beginning in September.
This initiative, funded by a...
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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...
A ‘Friday Night Out’ at Windchaser Wine
By Kathy Chouteau
Windchaser Wine Co. was riding the wave Friday, Sept. 6, on the scene of its most recent “Friday Nights Out” event in...