FoodMaxx, Lucky stores still hiring, paying $2.50-$3.50 hourly bonuses
The Save Mart Companies announced Friday it still needs to hire temporary workers to meet the demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"In addition to the union wages and benefits offered under the company’s contracts with...
Final election results: Measure R passes, Measure J fails
Measure R has passed and Measure J has failed, according to the Contra Costa County Elections Office's final official results for the March 3 Presidential Primary Election.
Measure R, a $575 million school construction bond...
Former California Assemblymember Bob Campbell dies at 82
By Mike Kinney
Robert 'Bob' Campbell, a former Richmond councilmember, California assemblymember and business owner known in the community for his sincerity, wry sense of humor and dedication to public service, has died following a...
Sen. Skinner provides useful guide to COVID-19 financial relief
After holding a teleconference Tuesday, Sen. Nancy Skinner released a wealth of information on how local community members and small business owners can access financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. For a link to...
CCC Foundation buys 120 laptops to support remote learning
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa College Foundation has risen up during the COVID-19 pandemic to support students in need.
When Contra Costa College closed March 15 due to the crisis, it transitioned into an...
Richmond cannabis stores mellow after being deemed essential service
By Mike Kinney
After a rush in business at the onset of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, local cannabis retailers say their stores have mellowed out somewhat. And now, the focus is on safety.
The initial announcement...
Don’t flush disinfecting wipes down the toilet, please
Keep your wipes out of the pipes.
That's the message from the West County Wastewater District, which is echoing a call by the California State Water Resources Control Board imploring citizens not to throw disinfecting...
4 Con Fire employees test positive for COVID-19
Four Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) employees found to have tested positive for COVID-19 are in isolation. Their positive results "have had no adverse impact on operational staffing," as the employees...
New restrictions at East Bay parks after busy weekend
The main parking area at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline will close starting Friday through at least April 30 as part of new measures announced by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to address...
Richmond distillery producing hand sanitizer for first responders
By Mike Kinney
"We are merely trying to help human beings to survive," Farid Dormishian said.
But Falcon Spirits Distillery, which Dormishian operates at 3701 Collins Ave. in Richmond's Parchester Village neighborhood, is having more than...
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Bridge’s ‘Chef Popup and Pickup’ offers free meals this month
By Kathy Chouteau
Bridge Commissary Kitchen at Bridge Storage and ArtSpace in Richmond is rolling out the “Chef Popup and Pickup," and this month lunch...
‘Eggcellent’ submissions wanted for Richmond virtual contest
By Kathy Chouteau
In a sign of the times and of the season, the City of Richmond Library and Community Service Department is taking its...
Man struck, killed by vehicle on Giant Road in San Pablo
A pedestrian was struck and killed in San Pablo on Friday night, police said.
At 11:17 p.m., San Pablo police responded to the 2800 block...
