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Contra Costa County first U.S. county to ban junk food at checkout
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to approve a first-in-the-nation countywide policy requiring large retail stores to stock only healthier...
Wildcat Canyon Community School to host outdoor music festival
By Kathy Chouteau
Wildcat Canyon Community School, which serves pre-K through 8th grade in the El Sobrante hills, is hosting an inaugural outdoor music festival...
Richmond locals dish on city eateries at Andy’s Donut Stop
By Kathy Chouteau
Although the 23rd corridor is primarily known for its authentic Mexican eats, Andy’s Donut Stop is a district OG. It’s been running...
‘Spirit & Soul Festival’ celebrates cultural richness of Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
For a 16th year, Richmond Main Street Initiative’s (RMSI) free admission “Spirit & Soul Festival” will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from...
Red Oak Victory sounds horn on ‘Tiki Pancake Breakfast’
By Kathy Chouteau
Ever wanted to toot a ship’s horn? The opportunity will be afloat when the S.S. Red Oak Victory (ROV) hosts it’s annual...
Youth advocates urge Richmond Council to ban unhealthy snacks in checkout aisles
Youth activists and community members urged Richmond City Council members on Tuesday to advance an ordinance that would require large retailers to stock only...
Travel writer lauds Richmond eatery’s Instagrammable burritos
El Tapatio at 910 23rd St. in Richmond serves up "burritos so good they should have their own Instagram account" and "the best molcajete...
Richmond Taco Bell plans remodel
Richmond’s Design Review Board is set to consider a remodel of the Taco Bell at the southeast corner of 23rd Street and Barrett Avenue...
‘Men Who Cook’ fundraiser heads to Richmond’s Galileo Club
By Kathy Chouteau
As the Bay Area Girls Club (BAGC) celebrates 50 years of empowering girls ages 5-18, chefs will be stepping up to support...
Community gears up for unique East Richmond Heights festival
By Kathy Chouteau
Local artist Alan Krakauer first attended the East Richmond Heights festival in 2017 as a spectator. The following year, he became a...
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Richmond to host transportation workshop, townhall for local seniors
The Richmond Commission on Aging and R-Transit are preparing to host the 3rd Annual Senior Transportation Workshop and Townhall on April 30.
The free event...
Roxy the Fox is new mascot for county literacy van
The Contra Costa County Library is introducing a new mascot named Roxy the Fox to join its Rolling Reader literacy van.
Roxy will travel across...
Pinole man arrested in Hercules after dangerous car chase
Hercules police arrested a 42-year-old man from Pinole on Friday, April 17, after he led officers on a dangerous car chase through Hercules and...