Earth Day celebration to bring volunteer projects to the Richmond Greenway
A number of volunteer projects will take place along the Richmond Greenway for an Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 20, courtesy of Urban Tilth, the City of Richmond, Rich City Rides, Moving Forward,...
West County Wastewater to break ground on ‘Clean & Green Project’
By Kathy Chouteau
West County Wastewater (WCW) will host a Clean & Green Project groundbreaking ceremony Thurs., April 27 from 2-3 p.m. in Richmond to celebrate the start of an endeavor that aims to produce...
Summer swim lessons offered at Richmond pools
Registration opens June 1 for summer swim lessons at the Richmond Swim Center and Richmond Plunge.
Lessons are designed for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
"Whether you want to improve your...
Public’s help sought in addressing Richmond Parkway safety, pollution
The City of Richmond and Contra Costa County are developing a broad plan for Richmond Parkway that aims to reduce speeding, crashes and pollution from truck emissions. The city is asking for the public...
Two pets die in Richmond apartment complex fire
One person suffered minor injuries and two pets were killed in a fire at an apartment complex in Richmond Sunday afternoon.
The fire occurred in a second-floor apartment unit just after 1 p.m. in the...
Richmond Tennis Association shines with gold medals
By Mike Kinney
The Richmond Tennis Association (RTA) glittered with gold medals this season.
The Age 18+ 3.5 Women's Team finished first place in the regular season, which ran from April through June, and brought home...
Inaugural Rosie Ride set for riveting ferry adventure through history
A group of Bay Area partners are welcoming the community aboard for the inaugural “Rosie Ride: A Riveting Ferry Adventure” Sat., Sept. 16 at 2:05 p.m., embarking from San Francisco to sail across the...
County offers virtual therapy to individuals on probation
The Contra Costa County Probation Department has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace to provide free virtual therapy to individuals who are on probation.
The new offering, set to launch Wednesday, "will allow clients under...
Steve Zwetsch’s upcycled guitar collaborations on exhibit in El Cerrito
By Kathy Chouteau
An Artist’s Reception featuring upcycled, playable guitars created by Steve Zwetsch and his collaborators is set for Fri., Aug. 25, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Gallery Space...
Richmond hopes to acquire Motel 6 to house homeless
The City of Richmond hopes to acquire the Motel 6 near Civic Center Plaza in order to convert the hotel into permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.
At its meeting Tuesday, the City Council...