Richmond Plunge set to reopen on Feb. 1
The Richmond Plunge is set to reopen after undergoing repairs for the last five months.
A celebration reception for the reopening has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at...
Authorities investigate homicides in Richmond, El Sobrante
Authorities are investigating two homicides in recent days, including the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old Richmond man Friday and the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old man in El Sobrante on Saturday.
Richmond police responded to...
Richmond’s Alysa Liu youngest to win U.S. women’s figure skating title
Richmond resident Alysa Liu, 13, became the youngest to win the women's U.S. Figure Skating Championships after defeating defending champion Bradie Tennell Friday night. And that's not the only record she broke.
Liu was also...
Republic Services to launch West County compost giveaway program
Need compost for your garden?
Republic Services is set to launch a new compost giveaway program for West Contra Costa residents.
Starting Feb. 6 and each first Wednesday of the month thereafter, West County households can...
More details released about tomorrow’s big WCC Education Fair
Forty West Contra Costa public schools, both district and charter, will be showcased along with resources from over 25 nonprofits at the first ever West Contra Costa Education Fair at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium...
Domestic violence suspect arrested after ramming vehicles with her car
A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon after police say she rammed her car into several vehicles in Richmond on Sunday.
Officers responded at about 12:25 a.m....
East Brother Beer Co. offers $1 pints to federal employees
East Brother Beer Co. has brewed beer to benefit wildfire victims, hosted fundraisers for a local holiday festival, and has also given thanks to local teachers.
Now, the community-minded brewery has its focus on local...
Richmond Planning Commission approves RYSE expansion project
A major renovation and expansion of the RYSE youth center in Richmond received unanimous approval from the city’s Planning Commission last week.
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and design review permit for...
Residents invited to workshop on improving Richmond parks
Twenty-five parks in Richmond have been assessed and the results are in, leading to a community workshop at Nevin Community Center, 598 Nevin Ave., this Saturday, Jan. 26.
The results from the workshop will be...
Harbour-8 Park: For the people, by the people
Within two blocks of Harbour-8 Park, there are five schools serving about 2,500 kids. That’s quite a bit more than the new, evolving park along the Richmond Greenway near Harbour Way can handle –...
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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...