Richmond resident calls on neighbors to join battle against bad taxes
By Mike Kinney
As the famous quote by Benjamin Franklin goes, "...In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
While that may be so, 36-year Richmond resident Denise Gianni is...
WCCUSD to require that staff wear KN-95 masks at school sites
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) announced today that all staff members at school sites will be required to wear a medical grade KN-95 mask while at work starting Monday, Jan. 10.
The...
El Sobrante Dollar Tree’s chicken neighbors delight shoppers
By Mike Kinney
Customers that flock to the Dollar Tree store in El Sobrante for discounted items can also fetch a priceless interaction with a group of exotic chickens.
Asian Bantam chickens that reside on the...
NIAD Art Center kicks off new year with ‘Relics for the Future’
By Kathy Chouteau
NIAD Art Center, a Richmond-based studio for adult artists with developmental disabilities, will usher in the New Year with its first in-person opening reception "Relics for the Future” on Sat., Jan. 8...
WCCUSD distributes 15K COVID-19 test kits to students before start of school
About 15,000 COVID-19 in-home test kits were distributed to West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) students on Sunday in advance of Monday's return to school from the winter break, the district announced.
More than...
Richmond resident honored on Rose Parade organ donation float
A Richmond mother of four who benefited from a kidney transplant and actively advocates for life-saving organ donations was among three Bay Area residents honored by Donor Network West at the 133th Annual Rose...
Richmond Trees celebrates first decade, seeks volunteers
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Trees, a volunteer-powered project of the Earth Island Institute that aims to transform Richmond one tree at a time, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the group is...
Richmond advises residents on ‘treecycling’ options
By Kathy Chouteau
With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, the City of Richmond’s Environmental and Health Initiatives Division has released options for residents to properly dispose of their trees. Here are some of...
‘Benefit Flea Market’ in El Sobrante raises funds to support homeless
A weekly flea market in El Sobrante is providing more than just great deals to local residents. It's also helping to connect unhoused residents in West Contra Costa County with critical supplies.
Every Saturday and...
AC Transit offering free rides after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve
All AC Transit local and transbay lines will operate on Sunday schedules on Friday, Dec. 31.
On Saturday, Jan. 1, all AC Transit local and transbay lines will operate on regular Saturday schedules.
Also, "enjoy free...
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Stand-up comedy coming to The Factory
By Kathy Chouteau
The Factory Bar is tickling Richmond’s funny bone via a new monthly live standup-comedy showcase called “Comedy at The Factory.” The first...
San Pablo police release body cam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting
The San Pablo Police Department on Friday released body camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting involving an armed man Wednesday, Dec. 15.
The Police...
Richmond Art Center unveils trio of winter exhibitions
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Art Center (RAC) has announced its Winter Exhibitions will encompass the 25th Anniversary of Art of the African Diaspora, the...
