County hotline for behavioral health crises expands to 24/7 service
A crisis call center that began as a pilot project in Contra Costa County in 2021 will evolve into a 24 hours per day service starting Friday.
People facing a behavioral, mental health or substance...
Sundar Shadi Holiday Display calls for volunteers
By Kathy Chouteau
When the Sundar Shadi Holiday Display takes its place atop Moeser Lane hill in El Cerrito each December, it signals the heart of the holiday season is afoot in the East Bay....
Richmond Chamber invites community to Giving Tuesday Gala
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to support local nonprofits at its Giving Tuesday Gala this evening.
The event will feature live music, food, wine and an auction at Rigger's Loft from...
College for free? Richmond Promise and WGU partner to make it possible
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Promise scholars can receive degrees from Western Governors University (WGU) at little to no cost thanks to a partnership between the local organization and the online university.
As part of a new...
Community Alliance Church announces Christmas programs
By Kathy Chouteau
Community Alliance Church heralded its plans to host two special Christmas programs this holiday season, including a “Blue Christmas Service” Dec. 20 and a “Candlelight Eve Service” Dec. 24 in San Pablo.
The...
Richmond surveys residents on planned renovation of Main Library
The Richmond Public Library is gathering input from residents about planned renovations of the historic Main Library.
"We want to hear from Richmond residents about the services you need and want in the renovated space,"...
Sailing Goat Restaurant to launch ‘winter concept’ Dec. 1
Sailing Goat Restaurant recently announced its will kick off a "winter concept" on Dec. 1 with a new curated menu and live music.
The restaurant located at Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond described its...
West County preps for holiday tree lightings, festivities
West Contra Costa communities are set to ring in the holiday season with tree lightings and festivities. Upcoming events include:
Richmond
Richmond is holding its annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday,...
Two arrested in Hercules for robbing cannabis delivery driver in Modesto
Two suspects were arrested in Hercules on Sunday in connection with the armed robbery of a cannabis dispensary delivery driver in Modesto the previous day, police said.
At about 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Hercules police officers...
County to build 44-bed mental health rehab center in Richmond
Contra Costa Health (CCH) will build a new 44-bed mental health rehabilitation center in Richmond, courtesy of an $18.6 million state grant.
The locked facility is planned for a county-owned property at 847 Brookside Drive....
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Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk?
Eileen Hazel of Eileen Hazel Music out of...
Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Fire Youth Academy will host an “Open House and Sign-Up Info Day” Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2...
From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The Governing Board of 4CD will launch a year of celebrations...
