Sheriff’s Office ‘overwhelmed’ with carry concealed weapon permit applications
The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office says it's "overwhelmed" by carry concealed weapon (CCW) permit applications in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling in New York last summer.
The Sheriff's Office used to get 20...
Richmond’s favorite burger shop hosts Thanksgiving giveaway
By Mike Kinney
Phila Burger Station, which serves up some of East Bay's best burgers, is also a place where local families in need can fetch free turkeys and all the fixings ahead of the...
Person suffers serious injuries in Richmond Parkway crash
A person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Richmond Parkway early Tuesday that caused one of the vehicles to roll over multiple times and end up down a steep embankment, according to...
Blanket Drive aims to spread warmth for families and pets
By Kathy Chouteau
They say sharing is caring, and the “Spread the Warmth Blanket Drive” is offering a warm way for local residents to show family and pet shelters in Contra Costa County how much...
Richmond Chamber to ring in holiday season with free Mixer
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is readying to ring in the holiday season with the return of its Holiday Mixer at Mechanics Bank Thurs., Dec. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Bay Area Dungeness crab fishing season delayed to protect whales
Commercial Dungeness crab fishing season is delayed in California, with too-low crab meat yield prompting restrictions off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties, and a high number of humpback whales prompting...
Rich City Rides to host bridge bike path anniversary party
Rich City Rides is calling out to community members to join them at the Richmond BART plaza Sun., Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. for the “3rd Anniversary of Richmond San Rafael Bridge Trail Ride...
The Grape Nest wine bar relocating to former Aky’s Cafe spot
The Grape Nest wine bar is in the process of moving from its former location at 229 Tewksbury Ave. to its new spot at 201 Tewksbury Ave., the property formerly occupied by Aky's Cafe.
Marlina...
Cal athletes to help distribute holiday dinners at Bay Area Rescue Mission
Members of the U.C. Berkeley baseball, volleyball, and beach volleyball teams be in Richmond on Tuesday to help distribute holiday dinners to financially distressed families at the Bay Area Rescue Mission (BARM).
BARM is hosting...
Phila Burger Station to host Thanksgiving meal giveaway
By Mike Kinney
Community groups and volunteers will gather at Phila Burger Station in Richmond for a fourth year in a row this Sunday, Nov. 20 to pass out 200 turkeys with all the fixings to local residents...
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Person suffers serious injuries in Richmond Parkway crash
A person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Richmond Parkway early Tuesday that caused one of the vehicles to roll over multiple...
French Bulldog stolen in armed home invasion robbery in Pinole
Three suspects were arrested in connection with an armed home invasion robbery in Pinole last week during which a pet French Bulldog named Chanel...
Richmond Promise looking to hire director of development
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Promise, an organization that aims to build a culture of degree and certificate attainment in Richmond, is looking to hire a...
