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WCCUSD to Host Inaugural Latinx Graduation Ceremony on May 30

WCCUSD to host inaugural Latinx graduation ceremony on May 30

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The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) will hold its first-ever Latinx Graduation on May 30 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium from 4-6...
San Francisco Bay Ferry breaks April ridership record

San Francisco Bay Ferry breaks April ridership record

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The San Francisco Bay Ferry set a new record this April, carrying 285,886 passengers, which surpasses the previous April high set in 2019.   The milestone...
Traverse hosting free community event on Friday

Traverse hosting free community event on Friday

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Traverse is hosting a free community event this Friday, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The event will take place at the...
East Brother Light Station seeks volunteers and skilled trades for May 17 workday

East Brother Light Station seeks volunteers and skilled trades for May 17 workday

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The East Brother Light Station is seeking volunteers for its upcoming "Wickie" workday scheduled for Sunday, May 17. Participants will depart from Point San...
Mira Flores poject advances with memorial pathway and a new housing proposal

Mira Flores memorial pathway construction begins as new housing plans come to light

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The Mira Flores development is entering a new phase with the start of construction of a new interpretative pathway, and an announcement about new...
Local police departments welcome 800-mile memorial ride

Local police departments welcome 800-mile memorial ride

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The San Pablo and Richmond police departments recently joined forces to welcome cyclists from Law Enforcement United National, who are in the midst of...
‘Rich Dish’ visits The Good Table Café  

‘Rich Dish’ visits The Good Table Café  

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By Kathy Chouteau Like a breath of fresh air, The Good Table Café swung open its doors in El Sobrante late last year, and since...
Thousands pack 23rd Street for Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival

Thousands pack 23rd Street for Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival

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By Mike Aldax The 21st Annual Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival drew thousands of residents to the 23rd Street corridor today. Organized by the 23rd...
Plans for 45 new Garrity Way townhomes headed to Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way

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A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall

Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall

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By Mike Aldax Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...
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As CoCoKids marks its 50th year, the organization’s leaders emphasized the continued need for community champions like Lau to support children, parents and educators across Contra Costa County.

Don Lau honored with Legacy Award at CoCoKids Gala

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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...
Before her leadership at the Trust, Mather-Thrift spent decades in environmental policy, the arts, and nonprofit management. Her career began in San Francisco, where she helped establish the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture before taking her first executive director role at a wildlife rehabilitation center. She later became a prominent environmental advocate as deputy director of the Bluewater Network. Following its 2005 merger with Friends of the Earth, she served as development director and managed the West Coast office, campaigning for stricter maritime and automotive standards to combat climate change.

Richmond mourns passing of former Rosie the Riveter Trust leader

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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...
Fire significantly damages building on South 16th Street

Fire significantly damages building on South 16th Street

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Richmond firefighters extinguished a fire at a vacant apartment building early Wednesday. Crews responded to the 400 block of South 16th Street just before 2:45...