Protections for renters in Contra Costa County extended
Contra Costa County and the cities of Richmond and San Pablo have passed additional protections for renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an urgency...
Rep. DeSaulnier back to work after surviving ‘medical miracle’
By Kathy Chouteau
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier announced his expectations for a “full recovery” from pneumonia and his plans to resume his Congressional duties in a video posted to Facebook Monday.
In his first public address since...
Homeless at Hilltop hotel served BBQ feast by community volunteers
By Mike Kinney
A popular local organization, barbecue eatery and two cannabis dispensaries teamed up again to feed community members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday.
Soulful Softball Sunday and CJ's Barbecue & Fish partnered...
City floats berth rental fee for Red Oak Victory amid budget deficit
By Kathy Chouteau
Amid a $27 million budget deficit that’s been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Richmond is assessing possible budget balancing strategies put forth by its departments.
On the list of the...
Over 30 cited in operation targeting speeders, distracted drivers in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
Over 30 citations were issued Thursday in an operation targeting speeders and distracted drivers on Richmond Parkway and San Pablo Avenue, police said.
Numerous drivers also received warnings during the traffic enforcement operation...
WCCUSD announce car-based ceremonies for Class of 2020
By WCCUSD Superintendent Matthew Duffy
Summer is rapidly approaching and we have a lot of work to do to end the school year positively and productively. I know that you have been waiting to get...
Richmond Art Center’s ‘Morning Cup’ mixes up coffee & creativity
By Kathy Chouteau
Fancy sipping your favorite morning brew while getting creative with the Richmond Art Center (RAC)? This Friday, May 22 from 10-11 a.m., the RAC will kick off its first online event with...
Contra Costa County performing Zoom wedding ceremonies
By Kathy Chouteau
In a true sign of the times during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office has adapted its services to now offer virtual civil wedding ceremonies using Zoom or FaceTime.
County...
Staff at Richmond school launch fundraiser for struggling families
By Kathy Chouteau
A trio of office staffers from Richmond’s Mira Vista Elementary have launched an online Go Fund Me fundraiser in support of the K-8 school’s struggling families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Equipped with $500...
Fab Lab Richmond, Chevron partner to produce face shields for frontline workers
In normal times, the Fab Lab at Kennedy High inspires students from the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) and community members to innovate, design and produce pretty much anything using 3D printers,...
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Amid social unrest, diversity celebrated in Richmond
An annual pledge to diversity and inclusion is taking place in Richmond this month with the raising of the Juneteenth and LGBT Pride flags...
FBI seeks help to ID van involved in shooting of federal officers
The FBI San Francisco Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a white van used in the shooting of two federal officers...
Richmond librarians to rally against possible cuts
By Kathy Chouteau
A collective of local librarians, activists and community members are protesting possible cuts to Richmond Public Libraries’ services as it considers how...
