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Earth Day to bring volunteer projects to the Richmond Greenway

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’

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

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...
Richmond Parkway Transportation Plan

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

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 shine with gold medals

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...
Rosie Ride takes passengers on a riveting ferry adventure through history

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 to offer virtual therapy to individuals on probation

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

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 aquire Motel 6 to house homeless

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...

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Winter Solstice gathering in Point Pinole to include singing, 'schrooms

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

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

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...