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COVID-19 case spike forces Red Oak Victory to nix reopening again
The Red Oak Victory's plan to reopen Saturday has been cancelled after the state moved Contra Costa County back into the "purple" tier for...
Contra Costa County supes extend small business evictions ban
Contra Costa County's ban on evictions of eligible small businesses that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended through Jan....
Contra Costa County to allocate $3.2M for rental assistance
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved allocating another $4.3 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding to provide emergency rental assistance...
COVID-19 restrictions further tightening in Contra Costa County
A sharp increase in COVID-19 cases across the nation and California has Gov. Gavin Newsom rolling back reopening plans statewide, prompting Contra Costa County...
Contra Costa County orders closures of indoor dining and indoor gyms
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) issued an order today to close indoor dining, indoor fitness centers and concession stands at movie theaters...
Virtual event connects small businesses to pandemic relief
By Kathy Chouteau
Do you run a small local business that could benefit from an injection of pandemic relief right now? “The Contra Costa Small...
Popular Point Richmond art exhibition receives outdoor encore
By Kathy Chouteau
Due to popular demand, Arts of Point Richmond has unveiled an encore to its “Taking It Outdoors Preview,” an open-air art exhibition...
Contra Costa County back to red tier due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Rising COVID-19 cases has prompted Contra Costa County to return back to the more restrictive "red-tier" of the state's reopening system, called the Blueprint...
West Contra Costa COVID-19 mass testing event aims to slow spread
A mass COVID-19 testing event happening in San Pablo Saturday aims to slow the spread of the virus in hard-hit West County neighborhoods.
San Pablo...
Contra Costa County rolls back reopening over climbing COVID-19 cases
Contra Costa County health officials announced Wednesday they are pulling back on some reopening activities within the county in response to a "substantial" increase...
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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...