A lasting tribute to an iconic Richmond postmaster
It was a beautiful tribute for the late longtime Richmond Postmaster Harold D. McCraw, Sr.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier hosted a renaming ceremony on Friday, Feb. 22, for the Richmond Main Post Office at 1025 Nevin...
24 cars vandalized near Richmond Village Apartments this morning
Two dozen cars were vandalized near the Richmond Village Apartments in Richmond’s Easter Hill neighborhood this morning, police said.
A resident sent us photos of cars that had their windows smashed, saying the “entire neighborhood”...
Man shot and injured by Richmond detective near Nevin Park
A man was shot and injured by Richmond police near the Nevin Community Center in the Iron Triangle neighborhood on Wednesday night, police said.
The incident unfolded about 7:53 p.m., when officers were called to...
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...
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Cosmetology school seeks to operate near Richmond Target
A cosmetology vocational school seeks to locate at the Macdonald 80 Shopping Center in Richmond.
Applicant Sunil Sharma is requesting a conditional use permit from...
El Garage closes downtown Richmond restaurant
By Kathy Chouteau
El Garage, the Richmond restaurant that sprouted from humble beginnings slinging quesabirria tacos in a local driveway/garage while drawing social media acclaim,...
Johnny Boi smashing it at Richmond ‘Restaurant Week’
By Kathy Chouteau
Taste of Richmond’s “Restaurant Week” stopped by new restaurant phenom Johnny Boi Smash Burger in Point Richmond Thursday, Oct. 10—and so did everyone else...