Richmond police caution community about fake COVID test kits
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Police Department (RPD) is cautioning community members to check the authenticity of COVID-19 test kits before purchasing them online by confirming they’re on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)...
WCCUSD closing all schools for two days due to omicron impacts
All West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) schools will be closed Friday and Monday due to the surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the fast-spreading omicron variant.
"In our district, we are seeing far...
WCCUSD postpones athletic events for two weeks amid omicron surge
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) is postponing all athletic events until Jan. 18, not including practices, due to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases prompted by the fast-spreading omicron variant.
The district...
WCCUSD to require that staff wear KN-95 masks at school sites
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) announced today that all staff members at school sites will be required to wear a medical grade KN-95 mask while at work starting Monday, Jan. 10.
The...
WCCUSD distributes 15K COVID-19 test kits to students before start of school
About 15,000 COVID-19 in-home test kits were distributed to West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) students on Sunday in advance of Monday's return to school from the winter break, the district announced.
More than...
Contra Costa updates indoor mask order due to fast-spreading omicron
Starting Wednesday, Contra Costa County will require that masks be worn in all public indoor places, regardless of vaccination status, due to the rapid spread of the highly-transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19.
Previously in Contra...
County COVID-19 testing sites requiring appointments due to high demand
A sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 tests has prompted Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) to shift to appointments-only at its testing sites in Richmond and San Ramon.
"CCHS previously offered testing to those without...
Omicron variant detected in Contra Costa County
The omicron variant of COVID-19 that is rapidly spreading worldwide has reached Contra Costa County, officials announced Monday.
"Genomic sequencing of positive COVID-19 test results from Contra Costa County has identified three cases with the...
Contra Costa County among state leaders in vaccinating kids ages 5-11
As of Wednesday, six Bay Area counties lead the state when it comes to vaccinating the 5-11 age group.
Statewide, 16.4 percent of children in that age group have received at least one pediatric dose...
Contra Costa County kicks off new vaccination effort at schools
Now that kids ages 5-11 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) on Tuesday kicked off its latest series of school-based vaccine clinics.
Over the next few weeks, mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics...
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Cosmetology school seeks to operate near Richmond Target
A cosmetology vocational school seeks to locate at the Macdonald 80 Shopping Center in Richmond.
Applicant Sunil Sharma is requesting a conditional use permit from...
El Garage closes downtown Richmond restaurant
By Kathy Chouteau
El Garage, the Richmond restaurant that sprouted from humble beginnings slinging quesabirria tacos in a local driveway/garage while drawing social media acclaim,...
Johnny Boi smashing it at Richmond ‘Restaurant Week’
By Kathy Chouteau
Taste of Richmond’s “Restaurant Week” stopped by new restaurant phenom Johnny Boi Smash Burger in Point Richmond Thursday, Oct. 10—and so did everyone else...