Paws & Pints gives rescue dogs new leash on life
By Kathy Chouteau
It was a grand affair for Yoyo and Mercedes.
The two rescue dogs, accompanied by six of their furry counterparts from The Milo Foundation, found their forever homes Thursday, March 21, at the...
Richmond offering affordable Spring Break camp for K-6
Richmond families are being offered an affordable Spring Break camp for children from Kindergarten through 6th grade.
The citywide camp will take place at the Richmond Recreation Complex, 3230 Macdonald Ave., from Monday, April 1,...
BNSF plan to reactivate rail line in Richmond park faces opposition
Richmond city leaders are battling plans by BNSF Railway Company to reactivate a rail line in Point Richmond's Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Park.
The controversy is happening at the same time the East Bay Regional Park...
West County residents invited to town hall on I-80 gridlock
Ready to discuss the traffic challenges on Interstate Highway 80 in West Contra Costa County -- and better yet, ways to mitigate the gridlock?
The West County community is invited to a town hall featuring...
County issues health advisory regarding prescription opioid abuse
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) and County Health Officer Dr. Chris Farnitano issued a health advisory Tuesday regarding the epidemic of prescription opioid abuse, and on the same day the county's Board of Supervisors...
Here’s what’s being done about abandoned RVs
A Richmond police captain reached out to residents in the Northern District to explain why abandoned RVs might not get impounded in quick time, and what's being done about it.
It's an interesting take by...
Abatement of Richmond encampment postponed
By Mike Kinney
The city of Richmond postponed Monday's scheduled abatement of the homeless encampment at 22nd Street and Carlson Boulevard, saying more time is needed to prepare a warming center at nearby GRIP with...
San Pablo officer recognized for restraining unruly passenger on flight
A San Pablo police officer was recognized for heroism at Monday’s San Pablo council meeting following an off-duty incident in which he restrained an intoxicated passenger on a flight.
On Jan. 29, Officer Robert Arguello...
Take the Plunge in April with low-cost adult swim classes
Richmond Swims has released its schedule for April for its popular low-cost adult swim lessons program.
Eight lessons cost just $20 and you'll even get a free swim cap. Lesson times will happen Tuesdays and...
El Sobrante man, 75, killed in solo vehicle crash
A 75-year-old man was killed after the Jeep he was driving went into an embankment and overturned in El Sobrante on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Contra Costa CHP responded about 6:13 p.m....
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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...