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County Tax Collector’s Office taking appointments starting May 18
By Kathy Chouteau
Need a little one-on-one time with the tax man? Starting Monday, May 18, the Contra Costa County’s Tax Collector’s Office in Martinez...
Kennedy High seniors pick up caps and gowns to cheers and applause
By Mike Kinney
"Nothing Can Stop Us." The message is stated on a t-shirt that was passed out Thursday to Kennedy High seniors preparing...
Contra Costa County extends isolation period for people with COVID-19
People who test positive for COVID-19 should remain in isolation for 10 days after symptoms begin rather than the initially mandated seven days, according...
CoBiz Richmond to host virtual panel on workforce strategies
On Friday at noon, CoBiz Richmond, in partnership with Alfredo Mathew III and a panel of speakers, is inviting the community to a virtual...
Businesses resume slowly, cautiously after eased shelter-in-place orders
By Mike Kinney
Following Bay Area health order revisions on May 4 allowing preventative care in addition to emergency care, local dental offices are slowly...
Richmond awarded $737K in grants for workers impacted by COVID-19
Richmond recently received a $575,000 federal grant to provide workforce training for 125 local residents who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19...
Summer camps fall victim to COVID-19
By Kathy Chouteau
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread, forcing the closures of schools, businesses, events—and now it appears—summer camps.
As reported in...
Richmond council identifies budget cuts for next fiscal year
Richmond branch libraries may close, although probably not the main library, as part of a lengthy list of cuts to city services proposed by...
WCCUSD: Graduation ceremonies will be virtual due to COVID-19
By Matthew Duffy, superintendent of the West Contra Costa Unified School District
The school year ends in four weeks. Time has flown by as we...
Richmond’s Juneteenth celebration canceled
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Juneteenth Family Day Parade and Festival has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The announcement was made by Jerrold...
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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...