Community steps up after theft of Richmond nonprofit’s tools
For the second time in six months on Sunday, the nonprofit Urban Tilth says its tool container on the Richmond Greenway was broken into and over $775 in tools and supplies were stolen.
The good...
Richmond mosque expansion planned
The Islamic Society of West Contra Costa County's (ISWCCC) proposal to expand its Richmond mosque has received support from the local neighborhood council.
Dr. Mohammed Anwanuzzaman, president of ISWCCC, is requesting city approval to construct...
Mounting Richmond blight demoralizing for city staff: report
City staff say they're facing a disheartening uphill battle against blight.
On Tuesday, the city's Department of Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations (DIMO) is set to deliver a report to City Council stating morale among staff...
Point Richmond Social Club hosts lively Dia De Los Muertos event
By Kathy Chouteau
One might not expect a day celebrating the dead to be so lively, but that’s exactly what occurred on Saturday when the Point Richmond Social Club hosted its “Dia De Los Muertos”...
Richmond Promise Scholar spotlight: Jada Saechao
Meet the Richmond Promise Scholars, a growing movement of hundreds of students from Richmond and North Richmond who are currently attending over 100 colleges and universities. They are beneficiaries of the Richmond Promise college...
‘Transformative’ CoBiz Richmond opens its doors
CoBiz, the new state-of-the-art co-working space and business incubator that civic leaders are calling ground zero for the revitalization of Downtown Richmond, opened its doors today.
The modern, 9,000-square-foot CoBiz, located in the groundfloor space...
Families invited to sign up for holiday toy, food program on Saturday
Do you know a family in extra need of assistance this coming holiday season?
Let them know: Sign-ups for the Richmond Fire and Police Holiday Toy & Food Program are set to take place Saturday,...
San Pablo police to award turkeys for kind deeds
Ahead of Thanksgiving, gratitude is already spreading in San Pablo.
A new program called Project Gobble Gobble has San Pablo police officers handing out gift certificates for free turkeys to people they find have committed...
Halloween parade marches through Point Richmond
Hundreds of costume-clad students came armed with the saying, Trick or Treat, and boy did it ever work to get them candy from a variety of businesses in Point Richmond Historic Square this morning.
As...
Richmond’s massive annual food, toy, and bike drive launches
The fundraising effort has launched for the 33rd Annual Richmond Fire & Police Holiday Program, which provides toys, bicycles and food to up to 1,200 local families.
A fundraising breakfast is set to take place...
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Amtrak offer discounted rides to Allensworth State Park rededication
Amtrak San Joaquins will provide special discounted service to the rededication of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 14.
The rededication event will...
Downtown Richmond represents at East Bay Now
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) Executive Director Andrea Portillo and CoBiz Richmond CEO Wesley Alexander and other local business people recently represented...
Middle College High School named National Blue Ribbon School
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced that Middle College High School (MCHS) has once again been selected as a National Blue...
