Downtown safety ambassadors assist in swift response to fire
"All in a day's work."
That was the start of a post on the Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) Facebook page about how two alert Safety1st Neighborhood Ambassadors spotted a small grass fire this morning...
Volunteers sought! Richmond families to receive clothing, books and groceries
The Richmond Community Services Department is encouraging community members to volunteer at a charitable event on Saturday that will provide hundreds of local residents in need with new clothes, groceries, books and toys.
Hosted by...
2017 Grammy-nominated band set for Point Richmond Music free concert
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Also performing is folk-rock-R&B-ska-world-fusion...
Beloved Richmond veterinarian retires
A giant in the pet owners community, Dr. Han, known as the exceptionally talented veterinarian and owner of the Richmond Veterinary Hospital on Macdonald Avenue, retired at the end of July.
On Sunday afternoon, about...
What is Contra Costa County doing about pest control?
By the Contra Costa County Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee
This is the first in a series of articles about the County’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program and how the public can use similar tactics...
Richmond council places two tax measures on November ballot
Richmond City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved placing two tax measures before voters on the November ballot: a proposal to increase the real estate transfer tax for city properties valued at over $1 million,...
Chevron Richmond IT worker has donated nearly 2,000 computers
We’re introducing a new segment called Local Hero – where we will feature people working in Richmond who are going above and beyond to improve the community we love. Meet our first hero: Russell.
Russell...
Extreme fire conditions prompt ban on outdoor burning at state parks
As of Wednesday at 8 a.m., the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has banned all outdoor burning due to extreme fire conditions until further notice.
All East Bay Regional Parks are...
Rosie Rally Home Front Festival set for this Saturday, Aug. 11
The annual Richmond tradition that inspires hundreds of residents and visitors to dress up like Rosie the Riveter is set for the Craneway Pavilion this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Rosie Rally...
Richmond city manager addresses East Bay Express article on police captain’s firing
The following report was sent by City Manager Bill Lindsay to Richmond City Council and posted by Richmond Mayor Tom Butt in his e-forum newsletter.
by Bill Lindsay
City Councilmembers have asked that I provide background...
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