Mini storage/artist studios approved for 205 Cutting Blvd.
A proposal to construct a mini storage facility with artist studios at 205 Cutting Blvd. was approved by the Richmond Planning Commission last week.
The proposal lured both supporters and opponents to Thursday's public hearing....
Free field trip program brings 800 kids to Richmond museum
By Mike Kinney
A new program offering free field trips to the Richmond Museum of History and SS Red Oak Victory has worked to educate hundreds of local youth.
In a partnership with the West Contra...
A lasting tribute to an iconic Richmond postmaster
It was a beautiful tribute for the late longtime Richmond Postmaster Harold D. McCraw, Sr.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier hosted a renaming ceremony on Friday, Feb. 22, for the Richmond Main Post Office at 1025 Nevin...
WCCUSD students inspire at Chevron Richmond scholarship ceremony
When Sukari Wright’s mother gave her The Dream Keeper by Langston Hughes, her life changed. The Middle College High senior was 12 years old at the time, and “it was the first book I...
Skating phenom Alysa Liu honored at Richmond State of City
By Mike Kinney and Mike Aldax
Richmond gleamed with Pride and Purpose Tuesday night, when Mayor Tom Butt honored four famous community members during his State of the City address.
Among the special guests honored were...
Dog-friendly Richmond: Places to pal around with your pooch
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s well known for its miles and miles of bayside coastline and wandering hiking trails that are perfect for walks with your dog, but lesser known are some of the eating and...
Middle College High named 2019 Distinguished School
Middle College High was one of seven schools in Contra Costa County, and among 162 middle and high schools in the state, to be named as a 2019 Distinguished School by State Superintendent of...
Program coming to Richmond aims to help seniors stay in their homes
A pilot project that uses volunteers to help seniors remain in their own homes or apartments is coming to Richmond soon.
The program, called Ashby Village, will be explained at a meeting on March 9...
50 local industry professionals help judge WCCUSD STEM Fair
The East Bay is filled with scientists. For scientific proof of this, observe the judging portion of the annual West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Secondary STEM Fair.
Last week, about 50 local professionals...
2 fast-charge hubs for electric vehicles coming soon to Richmond
New fast-charging hubs for electric vehicles are coming this spring to two Richmond locations: In parking lots at Civic Center Plaza and near the RYSE Center, according to City Manager Carlos Martinez’s latest newsletter.
It...
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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...