Richmond LEAP to celebrate 15 residents who earned GEDs, high school diplomas
A graduation ceremony next month will celebrate 15 Richmond residents who earned GEDs and high school diplomas as part of the Richmond Public Library's long-running Literacy for Every Adult Program (LEAP).
The Class of 2024...
East Brother Beer Co. to host 2024 Summer Classic Car Show
East Brother Beer Company’s 2024 Summer Classic Car Show is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 25.
Enjoy the lineup of classic cars, live music, delicious food, and the Richmond brewery's award-winning craft beers from noon to...
Contra Costa College professor pioneers studies of the ancient Kush
By Mike Kinney
A Contra Costa College professor of History and Africana Studies recently returned from conducting field research in Ethiopia and South Sudan to learn more about indigenous African ways of life and cultural...
Reggae returns to The Backyard
By Kathy Chouteau
The time is right to “get together and feel alright” Bob Marley-style at “Reggae at The Backyard,” set to return to Rich City Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 8 p.m. Admission...
New playground completed at Montalvin Park
A ribbon cutting for a new playground at Montalvin Park is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24.
The event, which is hosted by Supervisor John Gioia's Office, Contra Costa Public Works and Contra Costa Health, will...
Richmond Art Center exhibit explores art and healing in turbulent times
By Kathy Chouteau
“Sentinels & Saviors: Iconic Avatars,” an exhibit featuring the artwork of Joell Jones and Kim Thoman, is coming to the Richmond Art Center’s South Gallery Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 21.
The...
Pinole dispatcher retires after 35 years of dedicated service
After 35 years serving the city, Pinole Police Department dispatcher Debbie Pitchford worked her final shift over the weekend.
The Pinole Police Department is lauding Pitchford's long-running "dedicated service," saying her last shift marked the...
El Sobrante readies to ‘take a stroll on the wild side’
By Kathy Chouteau
The El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to “take a stroll on the wild side” at the “29th Annual El Sobrante Stroll” Sunday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4...
8-hour police standoff ends without serious injury in Richmond
An 8-hour police standoff in the 500 block of 2nd Street in Richmond ended at 3:47 p.m. today with the subject in custody and no one seriously injured, according to police.
Police initially responded to...
Pinole man dies in motorcycle accident on San Pablo Avenue
Colin Batchelder, 46, of Pinole, was killed after apparently striking a curb and losing control of his motorcycle on San Pablo Avenue in Pinole Saturday night, police said.
Pinole police responded to the scene near...
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‘Basic Health Care’ program expands coverage to undocumented residents
Contra Costa Health's Basic Health Care program has now expanded to include coverage for uninsured and undocumented residents, it was announced this week.
Earlier this...
‘Fiestas Patrias Parade’ to celebrate Latin American cultures on 23rd St.
By Kathy Chouteau
Thousands are expected along Richmond’s 23rd Street corridor into San Pablo on Saturday, Sept. 14, when the inaugural “Fiestas Patrias Parade”—Latin American...
Officials appeal for community’s help in stopping copper theft
In an effort to prevent copper thefts that have in some cases temporarily disabled 911 and business lines in communities locally and beyond, authorities...