North Richmond pastor cited for unlawful assembly denies wrongdoing
A North Richmond pastor who was given a misdemeanor citation for violating the public health order at his church on Easter Sunday has issued a brief statement about the incident.
Pastor Wyndford A. Williams, Sr....
East Bay nonprofit checking in on self-isolating seniors
Ashby Village's entrance into Richmond last year appears to have been good timing for local seniors now sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ashby Village is a decade-old nonprofit that provides a network...
DonorsChoose helps keep kids learning at San Pablo school
By Kathy Chouteau
For students at E.M. Downer Elementary School in San Pablo, the adjustment to distance learning has been made far more fun thanks to their new Legos, microscopes, Rubik’s cubes, Tetris boards and...
Contra Costa County health order mandates face coverings
A new Contra Costa County health order requires anyone working at or visiting an essential business, and also public transit and government workers, to wear face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19....
Sanitation stations headed to Richmond homeless camps to prevent COVID-19 spread
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond is among several cities partnering with Contra Costa County to place handwashing stations and portable toilets near homeless encampments in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.
The Contra Costa County...
New agreement aims to save local drinking water, protect bay
By Kathy Chouteau
An updated agreement between West County Wastewater District (WCWD) and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) aims to both preserve drinking water and keep almost all of the wastewater treated by WCWD...
North Richmond pastor cited for violating COVID-19 health order
A North Richmond pastor was given a misdemeanor citation for violating the public health order at his church on Sunday, where about 40 people had gathered, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
At...
Spend ‘Sundays in the Garden’ with virtual garden visits
By Kathy Chouteau
Bringing Back the Natives is hosting a series of virtual garden visits April 26, May 3 and May 10 with its “Sundays in the Garden” offering.
The organization, which hosts Bay Area garden...
El Cerrito woman makes Forbes 2020 list of billionaires
An El Cerrito woman made Forbes' 34th annual world's billionaires list, which was released last week.
Alice Schwartz, whose net worth is pegged at $1.8 billion, launched Bio-Rad Laboratories with her late husband David in...
Point Richmond call-in radio show lifts spirits during pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
A new daily call-in internet radio show/podcast out of Point Richmond is providing critical info while lifting people’s spirits during the shelter-at-home order.
Point Connect, launched day two of the shelter-at-home order by...
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RPD headquarters unveils welcoming waiting room for children, families
The Richmond Police Department has established a new waiting room at its headquarters aimed at making the experience more comfortable for children and families.
The...
Pinole police chief appointed as interim city manager
Pinole Police Chief Neil H. Gang has been appointed as the city's new interim city manager, effective Oct. 1, 2023, the city announced this...
BART’s new parking features make it fast and easy to pay
By Kathy Chouteau
BART is rolling out a number of new features to make it easier for customers to pay for parking.
The updated options for...
