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County hosting teacher recruitment fair on Feb. 23

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The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) is set to hold its annual Teacher/Certificated Staff Recruitment Fair on Saturday, Feb. 23. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Alhambra...

Richmond pools now offer ‘Little Splashers’ class

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A new swim class offered at Richmond pools is adorably called "Little Splashers." It's a drop-in class, no registration required, offered twice weekly to youth ages 6 months to 4 years old accompanied by their...
Developers propose up to 2,300 housing units for Point Molate

Developers propose up to 2,000 housing units for Point Molate

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A brewery. A hotel. A ferry dock. An artist’s village. A town square. At Richmond City Council Tuesday, ideas pitched by four developers for the future of Point Molate ranged from 670 to 2,200 housing...
College financial aid forms now part of Kennedy High curriculum

College financial aid forms now part of Kennedy High curriculum

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The computer lab at Kennedy High in Richmond bustled on a recent Thursday morning with students working on their college financial aid applications. For the first time this year, filling out college financial aid forms has...
Richmond Ferry ridership exceeds first month expectations

Richmond Ferry ridership exceeds first month expectations

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So far, Richmond Ferry service has gone on swimmingly, according to city of Richmond officials. Nearly 14,000 passengers rode the Richmond Ferry in the first month of service, averaging 636 passengers per weekday, according to the Water...
East Brother Beer to hold 2nd Annual Summer Classic this Sunday

East Brother Beer Co. to host fundraiser for Richmond Promise

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Grabbing a pint at East Brother Beer Co. in Richmond on Wednesday will help support a program that is making college financially attainable for all Richmond and North Richmond youth. The brewery at 1001 Canal...
San Pablo Library seminar aims to curtail increase in scams on seniors

Learn how 2018 tax reform might change how you file

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Community members are invited to attend a free seminar today at San Pablo Library where you will learn how the 2018 tax reform may change how you file taxes. The event by Travis Credit Union...
Volunteers invited to tree planting event in Richmond

Volunteers invited to tree planting event in Richmond

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Richmond Trees is inviting volunteers to its next volunteer planting session this Sunday, Feb. 10, at Burg Park. Volunteers will meet at the park at 2910 Clinton Ave. at 9 a.m., then break into groups...
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge closed due to falling chunks of concrete

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge closed due to falling chunks of concrete

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UPDATE: As of 9 p.m., the bridge has reopened in both directions. Both directions of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge were closed Thursday morning after large pieces of concrete reportedly fell from the upper span to...
RPD gets neighbor's help with roaming horses

RPD gets neighbor’s help with roaming horses

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In terms of banding together to solve problems, the Richmond community doesn't horse around. On Wednesday morning, Richmond police officers responded to a call about two horses roaming the area of Sheldon Elementary School, located...

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‘Tacos & Tequila’ fundraiser gives festive boost to nonprofit

‘Tacos & Tequila’ fundraiser gives festive boost to nonprofit

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By Kathy Chouteau Richmond gave a warm welcome to the nonprofit Just Imagine KidZ at its inaugural “Tacos & Tequila” tasting/fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 8 in...
'Friday Nights Out' at Windchaser Wine

A ‘Friday Night Out’ at Windchaser Wine

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By Kathy Chouteau Windchaser Wine Co. was riding the wave Friday, Sept. 6, on the scene of its most recent “Friday Nights Out” event in...
Galileo Club to host mattress and HHW drop-off event

Mattress and HHW drop-off event coming to Galileo Club

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RecycleMore is hosting a household hazardous waste (HHW) and mattress drop-off event in Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 21. HHW such as old batteries or leftover...