On her 100th birthday, WCCUSD to celebrate renaming school in honor of Betty Reid...
By Kathy Chouteau
Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest living national park ranger, will receive a very special gift from the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) for her 100th birthday: a middle school...
There’s a law against flying kites in Richmond, but that may soon change
Did you know there is a law against flying kites in Richmond?
On May 15, 1922, the city adopted Ordinance No. 513, with the chapter entitled "Kite Flying." The ordinance states, "It shall be unlawful...
South Street renaming to be taken up by Richmond City Council
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond City Council on Tuesday will consider renaming South Street between the streets of Carlson Blvd. and Wall St. to Ethel Dotson South.
The street renaming intends to "honor of Ms. Dotson’s contribution...
Fundraiser to help Meals on Wheels serve seniors during power shutoffs
By Kathy Chouteau
Meals on Wheels serving the West Contra Costa region is seeking community support to purchase a food storage shed. The nonprofit’s appeal comes as it readies to provide seniors with meals during...
WCCUSD schools close due to power outages
Four West Contra Costa Unified School District schools closed for early dismissal at 10 a.m. Friday due to widespread power outages in Richmond and surrounding communities, the district said.
Those schools include Coronado Elementary School,...
Contra Costa college district to require student, employee vaccinations
All Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) employees, as well as students who attend at least one in-person class or who visit a college facility or campus, will need to be fully vaccinated starting...
Contra Costa college district remembers late educator Jean Knox
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District paid tribute this week to a Richmond resident and retired English teacher who recently died and left behind an impressive legacy at Contra Costa College and...
The Factory Bar to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test
Starting Wed., Sept. 15, proof of being age 21 or over won’t be the only documentation you’ll need to show The Factory Bar to get in—you’ll also need to present your Proof of Vaccination...
San Pablo police advise residents against using garbage bins to save parking spots
The San Pablo Police Department is advising residents against using their garbage bins to save parking spots in front of their homes. Police will be out providing education and outreach where it is occurring,...
Kaleidoscope Coffee in Point Richmond for sale
Kaleidoscope Coffee in Point Richmond is for sale, owner and founder Cassi Lamb has announced.
Lamb launched the cafe at 109 Park Place six years ago and it quickly developed into a popular gathering...
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Arson suspect arrested at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Fast-acting park visitors were lauded Friday for their help in dousing an arson fire at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park and for assisting police in...
Free EMT training available to qualified high school graduates
By Kathy Chouteau
Locals between the ages of 18-26 years old can receive free training as an emergency medical technician (EMT) as part of a...
Richmond Main Street Initiative names new executive director
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI), a nonprofit that aims to revitalize downtown Richmond, has announced Andrea Portillo-Knowles as its new executive director....