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UCSF outpatient clinic planned for Hilltop Mall Road
A University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) outpatient clinic could soon open at 3060 Hilltop Mall Road in Richmond.
The proposal would turn a...
Contra Costa College Foundation pays off debt for Class of 2026...
Nearly 200 Contra Costa College students received a surprise text message this morning informing them that their college debt has been paid in full.
The...
Community rallies after tragedy strikes local family
The West Contra Costa school community is mourning after a car crash in Oregon killed a local teen and left his father and sister...
Tom Zizzo art exhibition opens May 9 at Point Richmond Gallery
Point Richmond Gallery will host an art show featuring Mill Valley artist Tom Zizzo from May 9-31.
The gallery will be open every weekend during...
San Pablo approves Embarc cannabis dispensary at former 7-Eleven site
The San Pablo City Council voted this week to approve a conditional use permit for Embarc, a retail cannabis business, overturning a previous denial...
New fund helps Richmond families afford swim lessons
The new Douglas T. Corbin Aquatics Scholarship Fund offers Richmond families affordable swim lessons and lifeguard training. Established by the family of the late...
Spring warmth brings rattlesnake activity to East Bay Regional Parks
The East Bay Regional Park District issued a public safety warning as rising temperatures cause native rattlesnakes to emerge from hibernation.
Park users are...
Former Richmond dry cleaners fined $100,800 over toxic cleanup violations
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) recently announced a $100,800 settlement with the owners and former operators of a vacant dry cleaning...
SS Red Oak Victory gets $80K equipment donation to accelerate restoration
By Kathy Chouteau
The historic SS Red Oak Victory ship recently received a major boost to its ongoing restoration efforts with the donation of a Caterpillar TL1055C Telehandler from...
Earth Day service projects planned across West Contra Costa
In honor of Earth Day 2026, cities and community organizations across West Contra Costa County have scheduled environmental service projects and festivals for mid-to-late...












