Richmond Main Street ED accepts role at National Main Street Center
The Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) is searching for a new executive director after longtime leader Amanda Elliott accepted a position with the related National Main Street Center, RMSI announced today.
Elliott will serve as...
Richmond native performing in ‘Hot Mikado’ at SF’s Gateway Theatre
Richmond native and award-winning actor Branden Noel Thomas is giving us another reason to head to downtown San Francisco to support the performing arts.
Thomas is playing the role of the Mikado in 42nd Street...
RPD, Amtrak partner on railway safety operation at Carlson/Cutting
Several citations and warnings were issued Tuesday when Richmond police partnered with Amtrak police to conduct a railway safety operation at the rail crossing at Cutting and Carlson boulevards.
The annual Operation Lifesaver has Amtrak...
Richmond dance venue holding weeklong grand opening
When it comes to dance venues, Emeryville's loss is Richmond's gain.
Forced to relocate after 23 years in Emeryville due to a development project, Allegro Ballroom, owned and operated by Allegro Dancers, Inc., has found...
Richmond threatened with lawsuit over at-large election system
Richmond has been threatened with a lawsuit alleging its at-large system of electing council members dilutes representation of minority voters.
On Sept. 11, Richmond City Clerk Pamela Christian was sent a petition from Walnut Creek...
BARM, Chevron hold annual Back-to-School carnival
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Nevin Park was recently transformed into a lively carnival that drew hundreds of children, parents and other community members to a celebration of learning.
The annual Back to School Celebration, hosted by...
Richmond figure skater Alysa Liu continues winning ways
Richmond resident Alysa Liu won gold at the ISU Junior Grand Prix event in Gdansk, Poland, last weekend, earning the right to compete in the Junior Grand Prix Final in December in Torino, Italy,...
Betty Reid Soskin recovering after stroke diagnosis
Famed National Park Services ranger Betty Reid Soskin has been recovering for the past week after suffering a stroke.
The announcement was made by Soskin’s son on her popular Facebook account on Sunday, which happens...
WCWD announces four new executive hires
Four new executives were recently hired by West County Wastewater District (WCWD), which collects and treats wastewater,.
The new hires, all of whom will start this month, include Deputy General Manager Andrew Clough, Administrative Services Department...
UPS seeks to expand, modernize Richmond distribution center
United Parcel Services (UPS) is looking to expand and modernize its distribution center at 1601 Atlas Road in Richmond.
The Atlas Road site encompasses 63.3 acres and currently includes a 184,000 square foot distribution center...
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Grant expands Contra Costa College’s childcare offerings
A $2.8 million grant will support expansion of Contra Costa College's (CCC) childcare services for students and the local community.
The grant comes from the...
‘Tacos & Tequila’ fundraiser gives festive boost to nonprofit
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond gave a warm welcome to the nonprofit Just Imagine KidZ at its inaugural “Tacos & Tequila” tasting/fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 8 in...
A ‘Friday Night Out’ at Windchaser Wine
By Kathy Chouteau
Windchaser Wine Co. was riding the wave Friday, Sept. 6, on the scene of its most recent “Friday Nights Out” event in...