Local girls and Chevron Richmond mentors team up to make ice cream
Here's one thing that will inspire anyone to want to be a scientist: learning to make ice cream.
Eighteen members of Girls Inc. of West Contra Costa County toured the Chevron Richmond Refinery on Tuesday...
Richmond rapper celebrates birthday by holding school backpack drive
An emerging 13-year-old rap artist from Richmond decided to celebrate his birthday last weekend by giving back to his community.
One5mani, known to his teachers as Eric Harris Jr., is the youngest artist on the...
Sandy Hook Promise program coming to Contra Costa County schools
Programs from the Sandy Hook Promise initiative are coming to Contra Costa County middle and high schools aimed at preventing gun violence on school campuses, the county's Office of Education (CCCOE) announced today.
The Sandy...
French visitors give new perspective to Rosie Rally
By Zach and Kathy Chouteau
This year’s Rosie Rally didn’t disappoint.
On full display were many of the beloved, recurring highlights of the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park’s annual event: Real-life Rosies,...
Chess prodigy coming to Richmond Public Library
The Richmond Library Foundation Presents:
Chess prodigy Rochelle Ballantyne, who was featured in the chess documentary “Brooklyn Castle," is coming to the Richmond Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 23, to participate in the Sandi Genser-Mack...
1,000 backpacks, supplies distributed at annual Rescue Mission giveaway
About 1,000 local kids are better prepared for the start of the new school year thanks to the efforts of the Bay Area Rescue Mission, Chevron Richmond and multiple community organizations.
Last week, the Rescue...
Richmond police release details on shooting that killed Vennysia Jackson
Richmond police have released details about the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Vennysia Jackson on Saturday.
Just before 4 p.m., police officers responded to the intersection of Harbour Way and Macdonald Ave after hearing gunfire in...
County offers ‘Rosie’ opportunity for Richmond waterfront wedding
The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Division is set to marry couples at the scenic Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front Historic Park on the Richmond waterfront as part of its "Destination Weddings" program.
On Friday, Sept. 7,...
Gun buyback event set for Richmond Civic Center Plaza this Saturday
A unique gun buyback event set for Richmond Civic Center this Saturday, Aug. 18, will benefit the Robby Poblete Foundation, which plans to melt the guns and re-purpose their metal as material for art.
Th...
Two dead from Richmond shootings since Friday
Two people have died as the result of shootings in Richmond since Friday, according to police and the Contra Costa County coroner's office.
Kevin Peter, 30, of Pinole, died as a result of a shooting...
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The Factory Bar aims to promote Richmond’s best on San Pablo Ave.
A bar with an outdoor patio aiming to serve signature cocktails named after Richmond legends along with Richmond-based beers, entertainment and art may soon...
Toyota partners with Contra Costa College on career training program
Toyota is installing its national automotive technician training program at Contra Costa College (CCC).
Starting in Fall 2020, Contra Costa College will offer Toyota's Technician...
Richmond Tire set to give away 350 backpacks, supplies on Sunday
Richmond Tire of San Pablo is holding a backpack and supplies giveaway event on Sunday.
Owners Jeff Rubin, and his son, Kalani, purchased 350 backpacks...
