Richmond’s House Rabbit Society still hopping amid pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
The shelter-in-place order has caused many businesses to adjust operations and Richmond’s House Rabbit Society is no different. However, in its case, it’s hopping into a new game plan.
Located at 148 Broadway...
Public safety heroes: Chris Silvas
Day and night our public safety heroes answer the call, working tirelessly to prevent crime and save lives. When they’re not doing that, they’re working with at-risk local youth or neighborhood councils. For them...
These Richmond streets are targeted for rehabilitation
By Colette Wright
Richmond officials have announced intent to repair a number of streets using SB 1 funding.
The city plans to improve asphalt repairs, curbs, gutters, drains, sidewalks, curb ramps, traffic stripping, and regulatory signs...
3-alarm fire badly damages Bethel Church in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
A three-alarm fire early Tuesday badly damaged Bethel Church at 35th Street and Cutting Boulevard in Richmond.
Pastor Billy Wydermyer of Bethel Church says no one was injured by the fire, which was...
Richmond council considers suspending rents, mortgages during COVID-19 lockdown
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond City Council is proposing an emergency order that would suspend all rents and mortgages in Richmond for the duration of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place.
The agenda item also proposes establishing a service to...
North Richmond pastor cited for unlawful assembly denies wrongdoing
A North Richmond pastor who was given a misdemeanor citation for violating the public health order at his church on Easter Sunday has issued a brief statement about the incident.
Pastor Wyndford A. Williams, Sr....
East Bay nonprofit checking in on self-isolating seniors
Ashby Village's entrance into Richmond last year appears to have been good timing for local seniors now sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ashby Village is a decade-old nonprofit that provides a network...
DonorsChoose helps keep kids learning at San Pablo school
By Kathy Chouteau
For students at E.M. Downer Elementary School in San Pablo, the adjustment to distance learning has been made far more fun thanks to their new Legos, microscopes, Rubik’s cubes, Tetris boards and...
Contra Costa County health order mandates face coverings
A new Contra Costa County health order requires anyone working at or visiting an essential business, and also public transit and government workers, to wear face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19....
Sanitation stations headed to Richmond homeless camps to prevent COVID-19 spread
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond is among several cities partnering with Contra Costa County to place handwashing stations and portable toilets near homeless encampments in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.
The Contra Costa County...
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Cosmetology school seeks to operate near Richmond Target
A cosmetology vocational school seeks to locate at the Macdonald 80 Shopping Center in Richmond.
Applicant Sunil Sharma is requesting a conditional use permit from...
El Garage closes downtown Richmond restaurant
By Kathy Chouteau
El Garage, the Richmond restaurant that sprouted from humble beginnings slinging quesabirria tacos in a local driveway/garage while drawing social media acclaim,...
Johnny Boi smashing it at Richmond ‘Restaurant Week’
By Kathy Chouteau
Taste of Richmond’s “Restaurant Week” stopped by new restaurant phenom Johnny Boi Smash Burger in Point Richmond Thursday, Oct. 10—and so did everyone else...