Richmond firefighters rescue dog stranded on 100-foot cliff
By Mike Kinney
Tony Nguyen is a Richmond firefighter. You can now also call him “the dog whisperer.”
On Monday afternoon, Nguyen played a central role in the rescue of a frightened dog that ended up...
San Pablo launches citywide beautification program
By Mike Kinney
A citywide effort in San Pablo throughout August aims to tackle illegal dumping, trash, abandoned vehicles and graffiti.
The City of San Pablo's Beautification program is a partnership involving the city's police, public...
Blue Sky Sports to close after four decades in Pinole
By Mike Kinney
Blue Sky Sports, the legendary local sporting goods store that's been operating in Pinole for four decades, is set to close in the fall.
"I am ready to retire after 40 years of...
Census takers set to visit nonresponding households
By Kathy Chouteau
Households who haven’t responded to the 2020 Census can expect a knock on their door in the coming weeks. Starting today, census takers will begin to follow up with nonresponding households statewide...
Mechanics Bank launches no-fee coin collection drive due to shortage
To support local businesses short on change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three Mechanics Bank branches in Contra Costa County -- including the Mira Vista branch in Richmond -- are encouraging residents to swap...
Richmond council places business tax change on November ballot
Richmond City Council on Tuesday voted to place a measure on the November ballot to change the city's business tax structure despite vehement opposition from the business community, which had called for more time...
Kennedy High teacher’s artworks set for de Young exhibition
By Kathy Chouteau
A Richmond teacher is “on the edge” of fulfilling his lifelong dream. Steve Mainini, who has worked as a visual arts teacher at Kennedy High for 16 years, was notified last week...
County no longer eyeing purchase of Hilltop Marriott to serve homeless
By Mike Kinney
Contra Costa County is no longer looking to purchase the 190-unit Hilltop Courtyard by Marriott in Richmond for the purpose of developing permanent housing for previously homeless individuals.
The county had considered applying...
RichmondWORKS a free resource for COVID-impacted job seekers
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond residents who have lost their jobs during the pandemic and other job seekers can benefit from a free local career resource: RichmondWORKS, America’s Job Center (AJCC).
Equipped with special federal grants...
Sneak peak at The Factory, opening Aug. 7
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard stopped by The Factory on Tuesday for a sneak peek as the staff put the finishing touches on the bar before its official opening Friday, Aug. 7.
Co-owner Tom Lyons showed...
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Two new COVID-19 testing sites in Richmond
A new free COVID-19 testing center has opened in North Richmond, and another is set to open at Richmond Civic Center starting Monday, officials...
Murder-suicide suspected in Parchester Village
Richmond police are investigating a murder-suicide in the Parchester Village neighborhood.
Police responded to a home in the neighborhood just after 9 a.m. to conduct...
Private security systems help cops catch Top Gas robber
San Pablo police tracked down and arrested the suspect in a knife-point robbery at Top Gas on Rumrill Boulevard on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Just before...
