Richmond Swims’ low-cost adult swim lessons start next week
Starting next week, Richmond Swims will begin its popular low-cost adult swim lessons at the Richmond Plunge. These lessons, offered for a sixth straight year, are funded, in part, by a grant from US...
Skating phenom Alysa Liu honored at Richmond State of City
By Mike Kinney and Mike Aldax
Richmond gleamed with Pride and Purpose Tuesday night, when Mayor Tom Butt honored four famous community members during his State of the City address.
Among the special guests honored were...
Dog-friendly Richmond: Places to pal around with your pooch
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s well known for its miles and miles of bayside coastline and wandering hiking trails that are perfect for walks with your dog, but lesser known are some of the eating and...
Richmond Yacht Club increases accessibility with new person hoist
Boating has become more accessible on the Bay, after the Richmond Yacht Club installed an Aqua Creek EZ Lift hoist.
On Saturday, the hoist that assists people with limited mobility into small boats or kayaks...
Middle College High named 2019 Distinguished School
Middle College High was one of seven schools in Contra Costa County, and among 162 middle and high schools in the state, to be named as a 2019 Distinguished School by State Superintendent of...
Program coming to Richmond aims to help seniors stay in their homes
A pilot project that uses volunteers to help seniors remain in their own homes or apartments is coming to Richmond soon.
The program, called Ashby Village, will be explained at a meeting on March 9...
50 local industry professionals help judge WCCUSD STEM Fair
The East Bay is filled with scientists. For scientific proof of this, observe the judging portion of the annual West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Secondary STEM Fair.
Last week, about 50 local professionals...
Richmond United Lobos wins NorCal State Cup title
This Richmond United Lobos soared to victory on Sunday, claiming the Norcal Premier League State Cup's platinum group with a 2-1 win over Sunnyvale Elite.
Steven El Chicharito and Rafa El Capi each chipped in...
Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle crashes at Carlson/Cutting
A suspect fleeing police crashed a stolen vehicle at the intersection of Carlson and Cutting boulevards early Sunday, police said.
The incident unfolded when a patrol sergeant conducted a traffic stop at 23rd Street and...
Driver killed in solo-vehicle crash on Richmond Parkway
The driver in a solo-vehicle rollover accident on Richmond Parkway Friday night was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The crash occurred about 10:50 p.m. near the intersection of Parr Boulevard, Richmond police Capt....
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Oakland Museum of California to feature works of NIAD artists
By Kathy Chouteau
Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is partnering with Richmond’s NIAD Art Center and other Bay Area organizations serving artists with developmental disabilities...
RMSI and NIAD partner on ‘Heart & Soul of Richmond Art Project’
By Kathy Chouteau
Two Richmond nonprofits—Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) and NIAD art Center—are teaming up for the “Heart & Soul of Richmond Art Project”...
Central Pharmacy continues long track record of community care
By Mike Kinney
Richie Duenas, a Richmond resident and owner of the Central Pharmacy, with locations at 23rd Street and Macdonald Avenue in Richmond and...
