License plate reader system eyed for Richmond BART parking areas
Richmond BART Station and also El Cerrito del Norte Station have made a list of stations being considered to receive Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems aimed at cracking down on crimes such as auto...
Mira Vista principal improves outcomes one student at a time
By Natalie Walchuk
of Go Public Schools West Contra Costa
It wouldn’t be a standard day in the life of a principal without an early morning call to help a young person ease into the start...
National Library Week inspires pilot program at San Pablo schools
This week in celebration of National Library Week, one San Pablo school per day is receiving the gift of books along with a visit by San Pablo community leaders and police personnel, including mascot...
Harbour-8 Park improvements get nod from city staff
City staff is recommending moving forward with Pogo Park's planned improvements to Harbour 8 Park on the Richmond Greenway, located at Harbour Way South north of Ohio Avenue and south of Chanslor Avenue.
The proposed...
Residents can dispose of hazardous waste for free this Saturday
West County residents are encouraged to take advantage of a free, one-day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event this Saturday, April 13, in Hercules.
Residents of Richmond, El Sobrante, Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo, El Cerrito and...
Person fatally struck by train at BART El Cerrito del Norte Station
A person was fatally struck by a train at the BART El Cerrito del Norte Station Monday morning, leading to temporary closure of the station as well as the Richmond station, according to BART.
The...
Concrete debris again falls from Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge “remains safe and open to the public,” according to Caltrans, despite the closure of eastbound lanes Friday due to another incident of concrete debris falling from the upper deck to...
MESA program in East Bay creates future STEM professionals
Building a functional model glider is difficult enough. Getting one that will, after takeoff, make a right turn at just the right degree and then land a specified distance from the launch area?
Aerodynamics is...
Salesian invites community to The All Night Strut
Don't have to head to San Francisco -- catch a good musical right here in Richmond.
The talented Salesian College Preparatory drama department is inviting the community to its Spring musical: The All Night Strut.
Shows...
Richmond council votes in favor of surcharges for improper recycling
If you put garbage in the blue bin meant for recyclables, you'll have to pay extra.
On Tuesday, Richmond City Council voted unanimously to allow Republic Services to impose surcharges on residential customers in the...
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County hiring teaching staff for Head Start Program
Interested in a career in early education?
The Community Services Bureau (CSB) of Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department invites you to apply...
Highly-anticipated Point Richmond Social Club opens
The wait is over.
You can now access a fresh cup of Catahoula Coffee daily in Point Richmond -- and also delicious beer and locally-sourced...
The Richmond history of the actor who lit up Lady Liberty
In 1886, a colorful man with a colorful past that included managing the Richmond Opera House used his fortune to light the Statue of...
