Richmond celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting project
In honor of Arbor Day on Saturday, the Richmond Parks and Landscaping Division and the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee conducted a tree planting project at Bay Vista Park, 3455 Park Ridge Drive near Richmond...
Man critically injured in Richmond shooting; suspects arrested
A man was transported to a trauma center in critical condition following a shooting early Friday on 1st Street in Richmond, police said. Two suspects in the shooting were reportedly arrested within an hour...
RAC to host Fall Family Day with Día de los Muertos celebration
By Kathy Chouteau
Get ready families because…it’s baaack! Fall Family Day is making its grand return to the Richmond Art Center (RAC) with an outdoor celebration of Día de los Muertos Sat., Oct. 23, from...
Richmond public safety task force to launch ‘Community Conversation’ series
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force is hosting the first of a series of “Community Conversations” with residents Wed., Oct. 20 from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. The focus of the first...
Contra Costa County to lift mask mandate in certain settings on Nov. 1
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa County residents will be able to go maskless in specified indoor settings where everyone is fully vaccinated as of Mon., Nov. 1, according to an announcement from Contra Costa Health...
Richmond calls upon residents to complete community survey
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond City Manager’s Office is appealing to city residents to complete a biannual community survey where they can offer feedback to help inform the city’s future direction. The deadline to complete...
Artisan Kitchen and Café unveils new Wine Garden Friday
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond has a new spot where people can relax and sip a locally-sourced glass of wine after a long week at work.
The Artisan Kitchen and Café in the city’s Marina Bay neighborhood...
59-year-old man fatally shot in Richmond; suspect in custody
A 59-year-old man was fatally shot in Richmond on Saturday, and the suspect in his slaying was arrested two days later, police said.
Police responded to the 4100 block of Florida Avenue just before 4...
Richmond Promise invites community to spooky virtual wine tasting fundraiser
A "spooky" virtual wine-tasting fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 29, will support an important effort to create a college-going and college-success culture in Richmond.
The Richmond Promise Spooky Sips Virtual Wine Tasting celebration will take place...
El Cerrito High coach placed on leave over controversial football drill
El Cerrito High's head football coach has been placed on administrative leave after a 2019 video surfaced showing a controversial football drill, according to the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
The video showed a...
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Kennedy High welding teacher wins $50K national teaching prize
By Kathy Chouteau
Kennedy High School welding teacher Ben Carpenter was honored with a $50,000 national teaching prize Thurs., Oct. 21 during a surprise check...
Flea market in El Sobrante to raise funds for unsheltered residents
Volunteers with Safe Organized Spaces Richmond (SOS! Richmond), a community organization working to address the problems of homelessness in collaboration with public, private and...
Prologis, new owner of Hilltop Mall property, donates backpacks to local kids, offers update...
By Kathy Chouteau
Prologis, the new owner of the former Hilltop Mall property, recently donated 150 backpacks for Highland Elementary School students and Hilltop Community...