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Nat Bates aims for name change on I-580 stretch to honor Jimmy Carter
By Nathanial Bates
I initially met Mr. Carter in 1972 as a former Georgia Governor seeking election to the presidency during a U.S. Conference of...
Annie’s Annuals, Richmond cultivator of California garden culture, closes
By Kathy Chouteau
The news came from my editor and landed with the sting of a thousand hornets: Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, the Richmond garden...
Richmond YouthWORKS partners with Kaiser Permanente on summer internship
By Antonia Ehlers
High school senior Sienna Sanii hopes to become a sonographer one day. She is one of 22 high school and college students...
Groundwork Richmond offering free air monitors to residents
By Groundwork Richmond staff
Groundwork Richmond’s mission to better support the lives and the environment of the residents that live in our community is at...
Deadline nears for Kaiser Permanente’s low-income health care program
There’s a new option for people struggling to find affordable health care coverage, and the deadline to apply for this Kaiser Permanente program this...
Kaiser Permanente’s geriatric surgery verification program recognized
By Antonia Ehlers
At Kaiser Permanente Richmond, Oakland and Walnut Creek medical centers, geriatric patients have a holistic care team to care for their physical,...
GO WCC launches ‘College Early & Often’ series
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Lexi Lopez Crothers
In a world that is constantly evolving, it’s essential to...
San Pablo EDC to host virtual hiring fair for healthcare jobs
The San Pablo EDC is hosting a Virtual Hiring Fair featuring local healthcare jobs on Wednesday, July 26 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The...
A Few of My Favorite Things: A Taste of Richmond returns
By Kathy Chouteau
Ah, my old familiar friend, Taste of Richmond, is finally returning after a pandemic pause and cue my happy dance because it’s...
Guest Commentary: Assessing LGBTQ+ friendliness in Richmond
By Greg Brock
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! The LGBTQ+ community has made significant strides in recent years, fighting for equality, acceptance, and inclusion. While...
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Biancoverde launches brunch at Hotel Mac in time for Mother’s Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Biancoverde, the Italian restaurant inside the historic Hotel Mac, added weekend brunch last weekend, giving families a fresh option for Mother’s Day...
Don Lau honored with Legacy Award at CoCoKids Gala
By Kathy Chouteau
Community advocate Don Lau, known for his longtime support of children and families through the E.M. Downer YMCA in Richmond, was honored...
Richmond mourns passing of former Rosie the Riveter Trust leader
The Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Richmond community are mourning the loss of Marsha Mather-Thrift, a prominent advocate for national parks who served...