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Broschard reinstated as interim fire chief days after retirement
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced today it has reinstated Lewis Broschard as fire chief on an interim basis following his March...
Will former 7-Eleven on San Pablo Ave. become a cannabis shop?
The San Pablo City Council is scheduled to meet April 6 to decide if a new cannabis shop can open at 14501 San Pablo...
Get ready for the 2026 Great Tomato Plant Sale
The UC Master Gardeners are bringing their annual plant sale back to Contra Costa County this April. This fundraiser offers high-quality tomato plants for...
BART launches online tool to rent unused parking to local businesses
BART recently launched a new online portal allowing local businesses and organizations to lease underutilized parking spaces at most stations, including the stations in...
‘Seafood King’ builds ceviche towers on 23rd Street
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard found out about Mariscos Los Reyes bar/restaurant in the most Richmond of ways: By hearing about it at The Factory...
San Pablo approves expansion for Paradise Indian Restaurant
The San Pablo Planning Commission approved a request from Paradise Indian Restaurant and Suites to expand its space and its drink menu.
The restaurant, located...
Contra Costa Fire seeks five volunteer chaplains
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is looking for five people to serve as Volunteer Fire Chaplains. The recruitment will fill current openings...
House Rabbit Society asks public to support rabbit pantry this Easter
The Richmond-based House Rabbit Society is calling on the community to forego traditional holiday purchases like chocolate bunnies and jelly beans to support its...
Richmond candidate forum scheduled for April 16 at CoBiz
The nonprofit 1 Hundred Years (1HY) is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum on April 16 to help Richmond residents prepare for the June primary...
Pinole Fosters Freeze announces first Classic Car Show of 2026
Fosters Freeze in Pinole will host its first classic car show of 2026 on Thursday, May 28, starting at 4 p.m.
The event is located...












