Free photos with Santa, gifts at MetroPCS holiday party
The Richmond MetroPCS dealer is calling out to local families to attend its fun, and free annual holiday event.
The popular event features free gifts for kids and free photos for Santa Claus on Friday,...
Community mourns passing of Micheal ‘Mr. Richmond’ Davenport
Larry Lewis was a Richmond police officer out on patrol one midnight in 2003 when he stopped over at the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) at 22nd Street and Macdonald Avenue. Randomly and fortunately,...
Community ‘saved Christmas’ for local families
In the nick of time, the community stepped up and helped save Christmas for local families in need, according to a Richmond fire captain.
Just over a week ago, the Fire Department announced that the...
Richmond Senior Annex set for 40th anniversary celebration
The community is invited to a weekend of celebrations early next year recognizing the 40th anniversary of the storied Richmond Senior Annex building.
The celebrations will run from Jan. 8-10 at the center at 5801...
Fundraiser launched for families affected by San Pablo fire
A fundraiser has been launched for six families affected by a fire at a San Pablo apartment complex Monday.
The fire, first reported about 11:19 a.m. in the back yard of the two-story, six-unit complex...
Two killed in collision involving wrong-way driver on I-80
Two people were killed in a head-on collision involving a driver who was traveling the wrong way on eastbound I-80 near the Appian Way exit Monday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP...
High school football action not over; Bay Showcase set for Saturday
With Salesian College Preparatory winning its first ever state title, Kennedy High making it all the way to the North Coast Section Division VI championship game, and the De Anza Dons nearly coming from...
Families displaced in fire on Rumrill Blvd. in San Pablo
A dozen people, including six children, were displaced in a fire that damaged three units of an apartment complex in San Pablo this morning.
No one was injured in the two-alarm blaze that appeared to...
Richmond set to hire city manager
Richmond City Council is set to hire Laura Snideman, current assistant city manager of Fairfield, to a three-year contract as the city manager of Richmond.
The council is expected to vote on Snideman's contract at...
‘Winter Wonderland’ to bring snow, good tidings to downtown Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
Snow and other seasonal delights will transform downtown Richmond into a “Winter Wonderland” Sat., Dec. 21 from 2-6 p.m. when the Christmas in Richmond elves host an event by that name in...
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‘Basic Health Care’ program expands coverage to undocumented residents
Contra Costa Health's Basic Health Care program has now expanded to include coverage for uninsured and undocumented residents, it was announced this week.
Earlier this...
‘Fiestas Patrias Parade’ to celebrate Latin American cultures on 23rd St.
By Kathy Chouteau
Thousands are expected along Richmond’s 23rd Street corridor into San Pablo on Saturday, Sept. 14, when the inaugural “Fiestas Patrias Parade”—Latin American...
Officials appeal for community’s help in stopping copper theft
In an effort to prevent copper thefts that have in some cases temporarily disabled 911 and business lines in communities locally and beyond, authorities...