Witness states possible cause of Richmond train trestle fire
By Mike Kinney
The possible source of a train trestle fire in Richmond Sunday night was two people starting a warming fire under the trestle, a witness told officials.
No one was reportedly injured in the...
Former California Assemblymember Bob Campbell dies at 82
By Mike Kinney
Robert 'Bob' Campbell, a former Richmond councilmember, California assemblymember and business owner known in the community for his sincerity, wry sense of humor and dedication to public service, has died following a...
Sen. Skinner provides useful guide to COVID-19 financial relief
After holding a teleconference Tuesday, Sen. Nancy Skinner released a wealth of information on how local community members and small business owners can access financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. For a link to...
Richmond cannabis stores mellow after being deemed essential service
By Mike Kinney
After a rush in business at the onset of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, local cannabis retailers say their stores have mellowed out somewhat. And now, the focus is on safety.
The initial announcement...
Don’t flush disinfecting wipes down the toilet, please
Keep your wipes out of the pipes.
That's the message from the West County Wastewater District, which is echoing a call by the California State Water Resources Control Board imploring citizens not to throw disinfecting...
4 Con Fire employees test positive for COVID-19
Four Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) employees found to have tested positive for COVID-19 are in isolation. Their positive results "have had no adverse impact on operational staffing," as the employees...
New restrictions at East Bay parks after busy weekend
The main parking area at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline will close starting Friday through at least April 30 as part of new measures announced by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to address...
Bridge Storage and ArtSpace to host virtual film fest
By Kathy Chouteau
Bridge Storage and ArtSpace has the perfect remedy for those craving access to the arts in a COVID-19 world. On Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m., Bridge is hosting a Virtual Film...
Richmond distillery producing hand sanitizer for first responders
By Mike Kinney
"We are merely trying to help human beings to survive," Farid Dormishian said.
But Falcon Spirits Distillery, which Dormishian operates at 3701 Collins Ave. in Richmond's Parchester Village neighborhood, is having more than...
Richmond asks families to refrain from using park play structures
The Richmond Parks and Landscaping Division is requesting families to refrain from using play structures at parks as part of the effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
"If you choose to take your...
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Contra Costa stay-at-home order extension has new restrictions
Contra Costa County and five other Bay Area counties extended a previous stay-at-home order through May 3 and added restrictions on activities in order...
Richmond public safety heroes: Brandon Hodges
Day and night our public safety heroes answer the call, working tirelessly to prevent crime and save lives. When they’re not doing that, they’re...
Richmond Virtual Rec Center a remedy for shelter-at-home doldrums
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Public Library and Community Services Department have an antidote for anyone suffering the COVID-19 shelter-at-home doldrums: A Virtual Recreation Center.
The...
