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GRIP gifted teddy bears and masks for homeless children
By Mike Kinney
The Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) was recently gifted mask-wearing teddy bears, along with kid-sized masks, to give to homeless children it...
Nail salons can operate outdoors in Contra Costa starting Wednesday
Effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, nail salons, body waxing studios and massage and skin care businesses can begin operating outdoors in Contra Costa County, per...
San Pablo councilmember’s family battling COVID-19
By Mike Kinney
A San Pablo councilmember announced Tuesday that several members of his family are battling COVID-19, including all members of his household with...
Love Your Block offers COVID-19 mini-grants for local projects
The City of Richmond's Love Your Block program is offering mini-grants of up to $500 for creative, volunteer projects that positively impact Richmond residents...
Encouraging COVID-19 data prompts county health order update
By Kathy Chouteau
A leveling off of COVID-19 transmissions in Contra Costa County during August has prompted slight changes to the current health order, according...
Richmond church aims to help 100 families with utility bills
By Kathy Chouteau
Help is on the way for local community members needing an assist with their water and PG&E bills during the pandemic.
Maranatha Covenant...
County to review waiver applications for in-person elementary school
By Kathy Chouteau
Starting Wednesday, public and private elementary schools (TK-6th grade) in Contra Costa County can submit online applications to local health and education officials...
Mechanics Bank’s no fee coin collection expands to Hilltop branch
By Kathy Chouteau
Mechanics Bank’s multi-branch coin collection effort in Contra Costa County has thus far collected $66,000 in change to support local businesses during...
Contra Costa County will fine COVID-19 health order violators
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to impose fines on people and businesses who violate COVID-19 public heath orders. The urgency ordinance...
Pau Gasol summit aims to keep families healthy amid pandemic
Finding solutions to the physical and mental health problems posed by COVID-19 pandemic confinement is a tall order. Thankfully, 7-foot NBA star Pau Gasol...
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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...