El Cerrito pool replaster project nears completion
The El Cerrito Swim Center is moving into the final stages of the Emery G. Weed III Lap Pool project. City officials confirmed today...
Kathryn Seabron explores misogynoir in San Pablo performance
The John and Jean Knox Performing Arts Center in San Pablo will host Kathryn Seabron's solo play, Angry Black Woman 101, on Friday, April...
Richmond Youth Fire Academy and Chevron Fire Department forge new training partnership
By Mike Aldax
A group of Richmond youth recently traded classrooms for 50 pounds of fire gear and high-pressure hose lines at the Chevron Fire...
California Highway Patrol warns of unpaid ticket text scam
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is warning drivers about fake text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid tickets.
The fraudulent messages often use urgent...
BART sets post-pandemic ridership records as fiscal troubles persist
BART saw more riders this March than in any month since the pandemic began. The system recorded over 5.4 million trips, which is higher...
Contra Costa College market relocates to larger space
Contra Costa College (CCC) announced its well-resourced food pantry, known as Compass Market, has moved to a larger space in the new Compass Center,...
Literacy Fest returns to Richmond with books and family-friendly fun
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond families and readers of all ages are invited to celebrate reading, creativity and community at the annual “Literacy Festival” on April...
Mother’s Day ‘Walk for Peace’ to link El Cerrito and Richmond communities
The "Walk for Peace" will lead participants on a five-mile urban trek from the Sera Jey Foundation in El Cerrito to the Gyuto Foundation...
DA touts 96 percent conviction rate in felony trials in 2025
District Attorney Diana Becton recently released her office's 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a 96 percent conviction rate in felony trials. The office won 25...
Chevron Richmond, Ceres Policy Research to host community town hall
Chevron and Ceres Policy Research will host their next community town hall meeting on Thursday, April 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at...
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Richmond proposes data center moratorium to study their impacts
Richmond city officials are proposing a temporary moratorium on data center projects to study their long-term impact on the community.
The proposal scheduled for the...
San Francisco man charged with 2021 murder in Richmond
Reno Goldie Fiapoto, 26, of San Francisco has been charged with murder and unlawful participation in a criminal street gang in connection with the...
Contra Costa Health wins national award for ‘First Hope’ program
The Child Welfare League of America recently honored Contra Costa Health (CCH) with the Dr. Alexander Gralnick Award for its First Hope program.
The national...