WCCUSD Board to consider naming Richmond school after Michelle Obama
An ad hoc committee has recommended that the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Board of Education rename Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Richmond after First Lady Michelle Obama.
The recommendation comes after two...
Richmond: The Factory Bar eyes grand opening in March
By Mike Kinney
A highly-anticipated new hang out spot in Richmond -- The Factory Bar -- aims to open its doors in March.
On Friday, the Standard stopped by the emerging Richmond-themed bar, which remains...
Where should electric bike hubs be located in Richmond?
As we've reported in the recent past, Richmond is set to launch an electric bike share network in the city in late spring in partnership with Gotcha Mobility.
The question now is where should the...
Richmond Greenway pilot project aims to address homeless problem
By Mike Kinney
Daniel Barth has seen first hand the sharp increase in homeless encampments across Richmond, a problem that has shined a light on the growing struggles of individuals lacking stable housing and healthcare,...
Online fundraiser launched for family of 4-year-old Heitor Carreira
An online fundraiser has been launched to help a grieving family after 4-year-old Heitor Carreira was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Richmond on Friday.
"Heitor was an energetic kid, always with a big smile,"...
Richmond: Arrest made in hit-and-run collision that killed 4-year-old Heitor
A suspect has been arrested and the vehicle located in connection with the fatal hit-and-run collision that killed 4-year-old Heitor in Richmond on Friday, police said.
The suspect, who has not yet been identified, turned...
Richmond: Driver leaves scene after fatally striking 4-year-old child
A 4-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Friday evening, police said.
Heitor was near his father in the 2200 block of Coalinga Avenue, near 23rd Street, at...
The Shops at Hilltop to welcome Butler Amusements carnival in March
The Shops at Hilltop is inviting a carnival into its parking lot next month.
From March 13 to March 22, the Butler Amusements carnival will locate between the former JC Penney's and the lower Walmart...
California health officials to perform coronavirus testing at Richmond lab
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said it expects to begin testing patients for the novel coronavirus at its laboratory in Richmond starting Wednesday, Feb. 12.
The state's Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory at...
Suspected graffiti vandals arrested after 12 Richmond businesses tagged
Richmond police recently arrested two suspects in connection with defacing buildings and city-owned properties with graffiti in the area of 23rd Street and Wendell Avenue in Richmond.
"The duo were detained and found with cans...
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San Pablo: History in full Blume
By Mike Kinney
The Standard recently caught up with Janet Pottier, president of the San Pablo Historical and Museum Society, for insight about the historic...
12 employers to attend San Pablo hiring fair
Twelve local employers will be looking to meet great candidates at the West County Hiring Fair at San Pablo Library this Wednesday.
Employers will conduct...
Local student’s artwork featured in national children’s magazine
By Kathy Chouteau
Alice Dangler, 7, a second-grader at Mira Vista Elementary in Richmond, had the purr-fect answer to Spider Magazine’s recent call for cat...
