79-year-old teacher maintains Kennedy High gardens amid pandemic
By Mike Kinney
While the Kennedy High campus has lacked the typical bustling student activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, its evolving gardens remain vibrant.
A big reason for that is Salvatore Morabito, the 79-year-old teacher who...
SOS! Richmond brings ‘Shower Power’ to people facing homelessness
By Kathy Chouteau
A local organization is bringing “Shower Power” to the people, specifically those facing homelessness in Richmond. As part of its efforts, Safe Organized Spaces (SOS!) Richmond is deploying three-unit mobile shower trailers...
COVID-19 restrictions further tightening in Contra Costa County
A sharp increase in COVID-19 cases across the nation and California has Gov. Gavin Newsom rolling back reopening plans statewide, prompting Contra Costa County to be set back to the most restrictive "purple" tier...
No dance at 68th Annual Snow Ball, but scholarship competition will go on
By Mike Kinney
Despite the pandemic, the Richmond Community Services Department is still planning to crown a king and queen at its 68th Annual Snow Ball event, set to take place virtually this December.
High school...
Contra Costa County orders closures of indoor dining and indoor gyms
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) issued an order today to close indoor dining, indoor fitness centers and concession stands at movie theaters in Contra Costa County to contain the spread of COVID-19....
Pickleball workshops coming to Booker T. Anderson Park
By Kathy Chouteau
Want to try your hand at the sport currently sweeping the nation? Pickleball—a mish-mash of tennis, badminton and Ping Pong—is coming to Richmond courtesy of a Love Your Block grant awarded to...
Richmond: Snapper’s Seafood to launch food truck in early 2021
By Mike Kinney
Snapper's Seafood Restaurant in Richmond plans to launch a food truck in February 2021 in order to "spread our passion for Louisiana-style seafood and chicken to a greater area," owner Jabari Muhammed...
AC Transit testing sensors that detect rider capacity on buses
AC Transit has installed sensors on one of its bus lines that can detect rider capacity, with the aim of helping to avoid overcrowding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Automated passenger counter sensors are currently embedded...
Richmond: Donations sought for ‘Urgent Winter Coat Drive’
By Mike Kinney
Richmond minister and motivational speaker Audra 'Golddie' Williams has launched an Urgent Winter Coat Drive benefiting youth in Richmond and Oakland.
Williams is working on the effort with 2nd Chance 4 Kids Inc.,...
CCC Veterans Day event to feature inspiring military women
By Kathy Chouteau
This Veterans Day, Contra Costa College will celebrate inspiring women in the military when it hosts, “In Command: The Struggles and Victories of Women in Leadership,” a free virtual event.
Top military women...
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Food bank to host giveaway at Richmond Civic Center
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is hosting drive-thru food giveaway at Richmond Civic Center Plaza on Monday from 11 a.m. to...
BART: Track replacement project ongoing near Richmond Station
BART has begun work on replacing nearly 50-year-old trackway components next to Richmond Station, a project that will lead to track closures at the...
Museum art program takes students on virtual trip around the world
By Kathy Chouteu
This December, local students can take a virtual trip around the world to experience how different cultures celebrate the holidays, followed by...
