Richmond police activity report from Nov. 13-19
Below is an overview of significant service activity provided by RPD patrol officers during their scheduled shifts. Please note that activity shared in these segments are provided only as an overview, and do not...
Caltrans proposes to extend and expand ‘Dumpster Days’ in Richmond
Caltrans wants to extend and expand an initiative that provides free neighborhood dumpster days in Richmond.
With help from Caltrans' $25,000 Clean California Initiative grant for fiscal year 2022-23, the abatement division for Richmond's public...
Richmond fire, police appeal to community for toy, food donations
By Mike Kinney
Richmond Fire Department Capt. Marcus Faumui grew up in foster homes in Richmond with the dream of being a city firefighter. He also wanted to be part of the program run by...
Bay Area Rescue Mission giving out “Boxes of Hope’ for Thanksgiving
By Kathy Chouteau
The Bay Area Rescue Mission (BARM) will treat 500 families to a free Thanksgiving “Box of Hope” as part of its annual turkey dinner giveaway. The distribution will take place from 9...
Local road conditions trend downward
The overall condition of roads in West Contra Costa County communities are on the decline, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's latest pavement condition data.
Last year, the Bay Area's 44,000 lane-miles of local streets...
San Pablo Cowboys cheer squad qualifies for nationals in Florida
With a combination of talent, discipline and teamwork, the San Pablo Cowboys cheer, dance and step team qualified to participate in the 2023 American Youth Football and Cheer National Championship in Florida next month.
Now,...
Phila Burger Station turkey giveaway ‘bigger and better’ ever year
By Mike Kinney
The 5th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Phila Burger Station in Richmond distributed over 300 turkeys with all the fixings to families in need on Sunday while enlivening the neighborhood with live...
Mozart’s Requiem performance to honor pandemic victims
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Chorale, which began nearly 60 years ago as the Richmond Symphony Chorus, will present Mozart’s Requiem in the East Bay this December, dedicating the performance to the approximately 7 million...
EBRPD to celebrate ‘Green Friday’ by waiving all entrance fees
In contrast to the popular shopping date Black Friday, the East Bay Regional Park District will celebrate Green Friday on Nov. 24.
On that day, all entrance fees will be waived at regional parks, including...
City of Richmond surveying residents on quality of life issues
The City of Richmond is asking members of the community to fill out its City of Richmond 2023 Community Survey.
The survey takes on average 18 minutes to complete and asks residents to rank a...
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Plan in works to preserve International Hotel’s Black history
By Kathy Chouteau
From the ashes of Richmond’s fire-ravaged International Hotel, a phoenix may soon rise.
During the Tues., Nov. 28 Richmond City Council meeting, Councilmember...
New farmers market coming to Richmond
A new farmers market is coming to Marina Bay, and there are plans to relocate the existing farmers market at 24th Street and Barrett...
San Pablo to build full-service park next to Contra Costa College
By Kathy Chouteau
The City of San Pablo held an event Tues., Nov. 28 to celebrate its plans to build the “San Pablo Area for...
