Bay Area health officials issue monkeypox warning amid summer travels, gatherings
By Kathy Chouteau
Bay Area officials from nine health jurisdictions are cautioning community members to protect themselves against the monkeypox virus as cases continue to occur throughout the local region and beyond, particularly amid summer...
Abortion services remain ‘legal, safe, available’ in Contra Costa County despite overturning of Roe...
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision, which established the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. in 1973, Contra Costa Health officials today reaffirmed...
Richmond auto dealers plead with Council to reduce massive tax hike
A new CBS News Bay Area report about a massive business tax increase in Richmond that threatens to drive businesses and jobs from the city is turning heads throughout the Bay Area.
Starting July 1,...
‘Free fishing day’ at East Bay Regional parks and state parks on July 2
Both the East Bay Regional Park District and California state parks have a Free Fishing Day on Saturday, July 2, meaning anglers ages 16 or over will not need a California Fishing License, nor...
Career Fair coming to Hilltop Community Church
Looking for a new career? You don't have to go far to make that connection.
On Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hilltop Community Church at 3118 Shane Drive in Richmond...
Factory Bar launches mural project
By Mike Kinney
The Factory Bar in Richmond is launching a mural project on its property that will feature the works of eight artists.
"Each artist will take one letter in the word 'Richmond' and they...
How should $17.2M be spent to ‘rescue’ Richmond residents and businesses?
How would you invest $17.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to help the City of Richmond address the immediate and longterm needs of Richmond residents and businesses?
The city is encouraging community members...
Hidden genius’ emerge as nonprofit expands RYSE partnership
By Kathy Chouteau
RYSE Youth Center’s recent expansion to the 45,000-square-foot RYSE Commons campus opening this summer in Richmond is set to help uncover more “hidden geniuses” from the local community thanks, in part, to...
Lifeguards sought for Richmond’s public pools
Lifeguards are sought for year-round shifts at Richmond's two public pools -- the Richmond Swim Center near Kennedy High School and the Richmond Plunge in Point Richmond.
"Certified lifeguards or strong swimmers of all ages...
Roundup of local Fourth of July celebrations in West Contra Costa
By Kathy Chouteau
As Independence Day draws near, there’s no shortage of festive celebrations where locals can safely enjoy the holiday. From Rich City to San Pablo and beyond, here’s a roundup of what’s happening...
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Soul Mechanix groovin’ into Pinole’s Fernandez Park July 7
By Kathy Chouteau
In the return of one of the first City of Pinole summer events in two years, Soul Mechanix is set to perform...
14 guns seized after five search warrants served simultaneously in Richmond
Fourteen illegally-possesses pistols, rifles and fully-automatic handguns were seized and seven suspects apprehended after the Richmond Police Department, with assistance from specialized law enforcement...
San Pablo party supply shop busted for possession, sales of illegal fireworks
A police bust at a San Pablo party supplies store today uncovered several thousand pounds of illegal fireworks.
An anonymous online tip led police to...
