Richmond’s IBX Fitness launches Groupon deal
If getting fit is one of your New Year's resolutions, Richmond's IBX Fitness has launched a Groupon deal that will help you reach that goal without significantly reducing the weight of your wallet.
The deal...
Richmond Trees set for first planting of 2020
Richmond Trees, the volunteer organization that has been planting and maintaining trees in the city since 2011, is inviting the community to participate in its first planting of 2020.
Volunteers are encouraged to meet at...
Cyber security attack impacts Contra Costa Library
A ransomware attack prompted a network outage at all Contra Costa County Library branches and the Martinez administrative offices, Library officials announced Friday.
"It may be several days before all library services are fully operational,"...
Documentary film highlights San Pablo’s ‘most famous citizen’
The community is invited to attend a premiere documentary film screening about San Pablo's "most famous citizen," Juan B. Alvarado, on Sunday, Jan. 12.
The free screening will take place in the Wildcat Room of...
New website asks public to report blocked rail crossings
Is a train blocking traffic in your neighborhood? Local residents now have a way to inform the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which says it aims to use public reports to address problem areas.
In his...
Pinole police deploy new strategy to comfort traumatized children
Pinole police now have a new passenger in their patrol cars: a stuffed animal. And the cuddly new partner will have an important role in the response to traumatic events in the city.
The police...
San Pablo set to host first Dumpster Day of 2020
San Pablo's Public Works Department is hosting its first Dumpster Day of 2020 on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2600 Moraga Road (the old El Portal school site) from 7 a.m. until the dumpsters get...
Travis Credit Union offering free budget seminars
Travis Credit Union is set to host three free Build a Basic Budget seminars in Contra Costa County this month, including at the San Pablo Library on Jan. 27.
The seminar will take place at...
Pilot program aiming to keep seniors in their homes ‘successful’
A yearlong pilot program in Richmond aiming to allow seniors to remain in their homes with help from community volunteers intends to continue and expand after its operators said it proved successful.
Ashby Village, a...
Man fatally struck by train north of Richmond Tuesday
A man was struck and killed by an Amtrak Capitol Corridor train just north of Richmond Tuesday morning, according to Amtrak and Union Pacific.
The man was trespassing on the rail tracks when he was...
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East Brother unwraps limited ‘Barrel-Aged Series’ for the holidays
By Kathy Chouteau
East Brother is rolling out a limited-edition “Barrel-Aged Series” just in time for some yuletide cheer.
The stars of the show? Two barrel-aged...
Richmond Metro By T-Mobile to host annual toy giveaway
Ian Taha, owner of Richmond Metro By T-Mobile, is inviting the community to enjoy free gifts for kids and photos with Santa on Saturday,...
Adaptive traffic signal technology planned for 23rd St. and San Pablo Ave.
Smart traffic signal control technology may soon be installed at 10 intersections along San Pablo Avenue and 11 intersections along 23rd Street in Richmond.
The...
