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Richmond Memorial Auditorium to become COVID-19 vaccination site
Richmond Memorial Auditorium is being set up as a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site.
The city is partnering with Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) on the...
Contra Costa residents 65 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) announced that residents ages 65 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Residents over age 75 have...
Downtown musician gets business boost from timely grant
By Kathy Chouteau
Local musician and businessman Charles Turner (“ChuckT”), owner of Rich City Studios, is among the beneficiaries of a national grant program aiming...
Contra Costa County revises health order to shorten quarantine period
In accordance with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a Contra Costa County health order issued today has shortened...
First COVID-19 vaccine shipment to Contra Costa County could happen next week
Contra Costa County expects to receive less than 10,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in its first shipment, which could happen next week,...
COVID-19 stay-home order to begin in Contra Costa County on Sunday
Contra Costa County is joining other Bay Area counties in implementing California's new regional 'stay home' order effective Sunday at 10 p.m., even though...
Bay Area avoids state’s new ‘stay home’ order – for now
Bay Area counties, including Contra Costa County, are not subject to the state’s new “stay-home” order, for now.
In response to an ongoing COVID-19 case...
Chevron Refinery donates $50K to Richmond COVID-19 relief fund
A community-based initiative providing emergency financial assistance to Richmond community members and organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic received a $50,000 boost from the...
Kaiser Richmond physician lauds community’s support amid pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
Although Dr. Naomi Adler and fellow medical professionals spend a lot of time preparing and training for disasters, including for Ebola, “I...
COVID-19 curfew coming to Contra Costa County
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a stay-at-home order for counties within the purple tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy --...
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Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way
A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall
By Mike Aldax
Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...
Sheldon Elementary to host student music and debate showcase
Sheldon Elementary School will host "A Night of Brazilian Rhythm & Voice" on Thursday, May 21. The event takes place from 6-7 p.m. in...