Recounts requested in two Contra Costa County races
Recounts have been requested in both the Richmond District 2 City Council race and the Antioch District 1 City Council race, the County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department announced Wednesday.
In the Richmond City Council District 2 race,...
Register for free ROP career training program
Registration has opened for the Chevron Regional Occupational Program (ROP), a free job training program that prepares local residents for high-paying careers in industrial facilities.
Click here to register. Day and night classes start on...
Richmond Fire Training Center to be upgraded into regional training center
The Richmond Fire Department (RFD) and Berkeley Fire Department (BFD) are partnering to upgrade the Richmond Fire Training Center at 3506 Cutting Blvd. into a regional training center for both agencies.
In January, the Richmond...
Youth baseball signups ongoing in San Pablo
By Kathy Chouteau
The Mike Norris Baseball Academy and the San Pablo Baseball Association are welcoming signups for boys and girls in a variety of divisions ranging from 3-14 years old now through April 1...
The Advocate recognized as one of nation’s top student-run publications
By Kathy Chouteau
The Advocate, Contra Costa College’s student paper, has been recognized for being the most awarded two-year media outlet in Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) history, according to the college.
The ACP marked its 100th...
Zepeda wins District 2 election tie-breaker after name pulled from paper bag
By Mike Kinney
Cesar Zepeda was declared winner in the stalemate election for the District 2 seat on Richmond City Council today after the City Clerk pulled his name from a red paper bag in...
Pinole Valley High Spartans win first state football title in program history
By Mike Kinney
The Pinole Valley High School Spartans football program captured its first ever state title on Saturday, defeating Mendota High 34-21 in the Division 7-AA California State Championship.
The victory marks the first time...
Wet weather keeping Richmond firefighters busy
Richmond firefighers responded to "dozens" of traffic accidents over the last few rainy days, including two more significant incidents.
On I-580 near Bayview Avenue, a vehicle lost control, rolling over and ending up in the...
American Red Cross honors Richmond Fire Department, fire marshal
By Kathy Chouteau
The American Red Cross recognized Fire Marshal Eric Govan and the Richmond Fire Department at the 6th Annual Partner Recognition Awards in Pleasant Hill on Nov. 29, according to the Richmond City...
Hilltop Marriott hiring ahead of January reopening
The Courtyard by Marriott in Richmond, which was used during the pandemic to house the homeless as part of the state's Project Roomkey initiative, will reopen as a hotel in January and is hiring,...
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Register for the 2023 West Contra Costa Education Fair
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Natalie Walchuk
The 2023 West Contra Costa Education Fair is set for Saturday, January...
Antojitos Guatemaltecos celebrates grand opening in El Cerrito
Yury Aguilar, owner of Antojitos Guatemaltecos, reached out to the Standard this week to inform us that the popular business has moved to 11252...
San Pablo youth sports organizations seek donations for toy drive
Community members are encouraged to stop by Davis Park in San Pablo on Saturday to donate toys or $20 gift cards for the San...
