Co-owner of Richmond manufacturer charged with using company funds for personal use
The co-owner of Kodiak Precision, Inc., a machined component manufacturer located at 444 S. 1st St. in Richmond, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of wire fraud and money laundering in...
Juan’s Gym lifts both weights and college careers
By Mike Kinney
Along with training in boxing and weightlifting, Richmond's Juan’s Gym can add "college and career counseling" to its list of offerings.
The gym's owner, boxing/weight-trainer Juan Nunez, is known for training youth and...
WCCTAC Travel Training Program relaunches for seniors and disabled
By Kathy Chouteau
A training mobility program that makes traveling easier for Contra Costa County seniors and people with disabilities just relaunched following a pandemic pause.
The West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) recently relaunched...
North & East Neighborhood brings back picnic after pandemic hiatus
By Mike Kinney
The North & East Neighborhood Council held its first annual picnic since pre-pandemic 2019 at Burg Park on Saturday, Sept. 9, and it did not disappoint.
Several hundred people, including many families, showed...
GoFundMe launched after domestic violence murder of Richmond mom
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the 7-year-old son of a Richmond woman who was fatally shot at her workplace in Albany in an act of domestic violence on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Alonna Gallon...
Oakland Zoomobile stopping by Richmond libraries for summer adventures
By Kathy Chouteau
The Oakland Zoomobile is visiting a trio of Richmond library branches with its live animals for reading adventures this summer and the first stop happens TODAY.
Today (Tues., June 27) at 2 p.m....
Popular businesses join forces for ‘Richmond’s Railroad Roundup’
By Kathy Chouteau
A trio of popular Richmond businesses are coming together for “Richmond’s Railroad Roundup” April 29-30 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Backyard in Richmond.
That weekend The Backyard will welcome Black...
Video: Richmond firefighters douse vehicle fire
Richmond firefighters doused "yet another late night vehicle fire" on Thursday, July 6.
No occupants were located when crews arrived at the scene in the area of Giant Highway and Richmond Parkway just before 11:30...
Richmond author Lily Iona MacKenzie to discuss recent book releases
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Lily Iona MacKenzie has two recent books sewn up—Dreaming Myself into Old Age: One Woman’s Search for Meaning and California Dreaming—and according to the author, the arts take center stage in...
Richmond High graduate thrives at fire academy, set to become Marine
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Firefighters Local 188 recently gave a shout-out to Daniel Menjivar on Facebook, a now Richmond High School graduate who is also reportedly a successful member of the Richmond Fire Youth Academy.
“Now...
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The Artist Tree set to open as El Sobrante’s first cannabis dispensary
The Artist Tree, El Sobrante's very first licensed, recreational cannabis dispensary, announced it will open its doors on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Described as "an art...
Amtrak offer discounted rides to Allensworth State Park rededication
Amtrak San Joaquins will provide special discounted service to the rededication of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 14.
The rededication event will...
Downtown Richmond represents at East Bay Now
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) Executive Director Andrea Portillo and CoBiz Richmond CEO Wesley Alexander and other local business people recently represented...
