Person struck by BART train at El Cerrito Del Norte Station
A person was struck and injured by a BART train at the El Cerrito Del Norte Station this afternoon, according to news reports and BART officials.
The person was on the tracks at 12:36 p.m....
Coca-Cola ‘energizes’ Richmond first responders
A Coca-Cola Company tractor trailer rolled into Richmond today with the goal of energizing local first responders -- and to thank them for working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Richmond Police...
Small business owners step up for first responders
By Kathy Chouteau and Mike Kinney
After a nurse-friend who works at Kaiser Vacaville shared the difficulties of serving on the COVID-19 front lines, Jennifer Arrouzet, who co-owns Café Soleil in El Sobrante with her...
WCCUSD takes action after Newsom’s remarks on school closures
By Kathy Chouteau
On the heels of California Gov. Gavin Newsom indicating the likelihood of schools remaining closed for the rest of the academic year due to COVID-19, the West Contra Costa Unified School District...
Audubon Society unveils bird and nature fun for kids
By Kathy Chouteau
The Golden Gate Audubon Society (GGAS) has rolled out some free bird-and-nature-centric educational activities for children sheltering at home with their families. The best part? Richmond’s resident ospreys, Rosie and Richmond, play...
San Pablo parking lot construction deemed ‘essential’
By Mike Kinney and Kathy Chouteau
Parking lot construction on Vale Road in San Pablo -- part of a $6.2 million project to restore a 2,200 foot linear stretch of Wildcat Creek between Vale Road...
Richmond’s Craneway becoming COVID-19 medical station
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond home front will once again mobilize in a “wartime” effort, this time in the nation’s fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).
Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion, located on Harbour Way along the city’s shoreline, is...
FoodMaxx, Lucky dedicate shopping hours to first responders
Starting today, the Save Mart Companies, operators of Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky, will have dedicated shopping hours for first responders at all stores amid the COVID-19 crisis.
First responders, defined as law enforcement, fire...
DonorsChoose to supply teachers with remote-learning grants
Shelter-in-place orders that have closed schools across the Bay Area have shined a spotlight on the potential of remote learning. But they have also exposed significant inequities at the highest-need schools, including many here...
Rep. DeSaulnier remains in critical condition but ‘showing progress’
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier remains in critical condition, "but is stable and continues to be characteristically resilient," his sons Tristan and Tucker announced Tuesday.
“While his situation remains serious, he is showing progress as his doctors...
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Bridge’s ‘Chef Popup and Pickup’ offers free meals this month
By Kathy Chouteau
Bridge Commissary Kitchen at Bridge Storage and ArtSpace in Richmond is rolling out the “Chef Popup and Pickup," and this month lunch...
‘Eggcellent’ submissions wanted for Richmond virtual contest
By Kathy Chouteau
In a sign of the times and of the season, the City of Richmond Library and Community Service Department is taking its...
Man struck, killed by vehicle on Giant Road in San Pablo
A pedestrian was struck and killed in San Pablo on Friday night, police said.
At 11:17 p.m., San Pablo police responded to the 2800 block...
