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Bay Area extended shelter-in-place order eases some restrictions

No confirmed cases of coronavirus in Contra Costa County

As of Tuesday, there were no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Contra Costa County, according to Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). The virus that causes an outbreak of pneumonia illnesses began in the city of...
Richmond's East Brother unveils new beers, gears up for 3rd anniversary

Richmond’s East Brother unveils new beers, gears up for 3rd anniversary

By Kathy Chouteau Brace yourselves, beer fans. Like a golden trumpet hearkening the arrival of SF Beer Week (SFBW20), which runs Feb. 7 through Feb. 16, Richmond-based East Brother Beer Company is rolling out two...
North Richmond center will soon open early childhood reading room

North Richmond center will soon open early childhood reading room

By Kathy Chouteau A new early childhood reading room that aims to prepare infants through Kindergarten-aged children for elementary school is nearing completion at the Shields-Reid Community Center in North Richmond. The Shields-Reid Community Center Early...
The next generation of Clipper also opens the door for new discount programs, promotions, and potentially fare capping for BART riders. 

BART service changes include earlier departure for first Richmond train

BART has announced services changes beginning Feb. 10 that include an earlier weekday departure for the first train from Richmond Station. The first trip on the Orange Line from Richmond to Warm Springs will leave...
90 years ago: Richmond builders establish 5 day work week

90 years ago: Richmond builders establish 5 day work week

Did you know? Ninety years ago, Richmond tradesmen established a 5-day work schedule, replacing their former five days and a half schedule. The move was called "one of the most important steps ever taken...
Coronavirus causes WCCUSD to close all schools for three weeks

WCCUSD Superintendent posts update on budget deficit

By Matthew Duffy, West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent As our secondary schools begin the second semester of the school year, we are still deeply involved in trying to navigate our current budget challenge....
Berkeley man arrested for robbing Mechanics Bank in Pinole

Berkeley man arrested for allegedly robbing Pinole Mechanics Bank

A Berkeley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of robbing a Merchanics Bank in Pinole the previous day, police said. At about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, a man entered the Mechanics Bank at 2690 Pinole...
Richmond-themed gift shop opens at BART Station

Richmond-themed gift shop opens at BART Station

Osaretin Ogbebor points to the T-shirt imprinted with an impressive and familiar building and says, "It's the Hotel Carquinez, of course."  Constructed in 1925, the building at 410 Harbour Way, once a center for civic...
Tattoo removal in San Pablo: Leaving behind the past

San Pablo EDC offers low-cost tattoo removal

If tattoos are a part of that past you’d like to shed, there’s a local, low-cost clinic that may help you. San Pablo EDC runs a flat-fee tattoo removal clinic every second Saturday of the...
Civic Center to come alive with springtime activities Saturday

Richmond NAACP to hold 33rd annual Freedom Fund Gala

One-hundred-and-fifty years after the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, which prohibited federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on "race, color, or previous condition of...

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East Brother unwraps limited ‘Barrel-Aged Series’ for the holidays

East Brother unwraps limited ‘Barrel-Aged Series’ for the holidays

By Kathy Chouteau East Brother is rolling out a limited-edition “Barrel-Aged Series” just in time for some yuletide cheer. The stars of the show? Two barrel-aged...
Richmond Metro By T-Mobile to host annual toy giveaway

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,...
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...