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Homeless at Hilltop hotel served BBQ feast by community volunteers
By Mike Kinney
A popular local organization, barbecue eatery and two cannabis dispensaries teamed up again to feed community members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Contra Costa County to revise health order on religious gatherings
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) has announced it’s working with county attorneys to update a June 5 health order requiring religious organizations...
West County businesses aim to get word out about curbside service
By Mike Kinney
Yao Saechao, store manager at Richmond Blueprint & Lithograph, sported a large smile while pointing at the "Open" sign in front of...
Contra Costa County performing Zoom wedding ceremonies
By Kathy Chouteau
In a true sign of the times during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office has adapted its services to...
Staff at Richmond school launch fundraiser for struggling families
By Kathy Chouteau
A trio of office staffers from Richmond’s Mira Vista Elementary have launched an online Go Fund Me fundraiser in support of the...
Fab Lab Richmond, Chevron partner to produce face shields for frontline workers
In normal times, the Fab Lab at Kennedy High inspires students from the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) and community members to...
Contra Costa County courts to reopen with health observances
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa County Superior Court has announced that all court locations will reopen to the public as of 8 a.m. on...
Contra Costa County allowing curbside retail starting Tuesday
By Kathy Chouteau
Starting Tuesday, May 19 at 6 a.m., "non-essential" retail stores in Contra Costa County may offer curbside sales or other outdoor pickups...
GRIP seeks volunteers to help prep, serve meals daily for homeless
By Mike Kinney
The dining area at the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) facility on 22nd Street in Richmond is closed, but the kitchen remains...
Richmond-made masks support both safety and at-risk youth
By Mike Kinney
Face masks are in high-demand as public health officials urge the public to wear them in order to slow the spread of...
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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...