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Richmond Metro By T-Mobile to host annual toy giveaway

Ian Taha, owner of Richmond Metro By T-Mobile, is inviting the community to enjoy free gifts for kids and photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Taha holds the...
Adaptive traffic signal technology planned for 23rd St. and San Pablo Ave.

Adaptive traffic signal technology planned for 23rd St. and San Pablo Ave.

Smart traffic signal control technology may soon be installed at 10 intersections along San Pablo Avenue and 11 intersections along 23rd Street in Richmond. The adaptive system can analyze and adjust traffic signals at multiple...
Snow in Richmond? 20 tons of ice ordered for Nicholl Park

Snow in Richmond? Local biz aims to make it happen at Nicholl Park

Let it snow in Richmond. The city's Recreation Department is developing an agreement with Richmond-based All Seasons Ice Company to provide 20 tons of ice/snow at Nicholl Park one day during the winter break, either...
Richmond volunteer recognized for helping city prep for emergencies

Richmond volunteer recognized for helping city prep for emergencies

Richmond resident Diane Richwine was honored at the Richmond City Council meeting on Tuesday for her tireless dedication to preparing the city for emergencies. The City Council recognized Richwine, who is retiring as a volunteer,...
A Few of My Favorite Things: Rosie the Riveter and the ‘We Can Do It’ spirit

A Few of My Favorite Things: Rosie the Riveter and the ‘We Can Do...

By Kathy Chouteau When it comes to my favorite things about living in Richmond, chief among them is the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park’s Visitor Education Center, and the...
Tibetan center aims to relocate from Richmond location

Tibetan association aims to relocate from Richmond site to larger space

By Mike Kinney The Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC) aims to relocate from its current Richmond location to a property that can provide more space for its growing community. The TANC is hosting a discussion...
Plan in works to preserve International Hotel’s Black history

Plan in works to preserve International Hotel’s Black history

By Kathy Chouteau From the ashes of Richmond’s fire-ravaged International Hotel, a phoenix may soon rise. During the Tues., Nov. 28 Richmond City Council meeting, Councilmember Doria Robinson recounted a recent meeting with the Pullman Neighborhood...
New farmers market coming to Richmond, existing market to relocate

New farmers market coming to Richmond

A new farmers market is coming to Marina Bay, and there are plans to relocate the existing farmers market at 24th Street and Barrett Avenue back to the front of the historic Main Library,...
San Pablo to build full-service park next to Contra Costa College

San Pablo to build full-service park next to Contra Costa College

By Kathy Chouteau The City of San Pablo held an event Tues., Nov. 28 to celebrate its plans to build the “San Pablo Area for Recreation and Community” or S.P.A.R.C., a new full-service park on...
Rosie the Riveter Trust to empower youth at upcoming career fair

Rosie the Riveter Trust to empower youth at upcoming career fair

By Kathy Chouteau Rosie the Riveter Trust, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park’s nonprofit partner, will collaborate with others to host the “Being the Best You: College and Career Fair” Dec....

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Winter Solstice gathering in Point Pinole to include singing, 'schrooms

Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms

By Kathy Chouteau Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk? Eileen Hazel of Eileen Hazel Music out of...
Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits

Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits

By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Fire Youth Academy will host an “Open House and Sign-Up Info Day” Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2...
From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years

From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years

By Kathy Chouteau The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The Governing Board of 4CD will launch a year of celebrations...