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San Pablo mayor housing Camp Fire victims in donated motorhomes
As we reported last month, San Pablo's mayor has been fundraising to provide motorhomes for people who lost their homes in the devastating Camp...
Richmond: Overall violent crime down 12 percent in 2018
The good news? Crime was on a downward trend in Richmond in 2018, according to data provided by Richmond police Chief Allwyn Brown.
The not...
Richmond Promise workshops prep for college financial aid deadlines
With deadlines to apply for college financial aid fast-approaching, a Richmond program providing free scholarship money and support has launched an aggressive campaign to...
Richmond girl, 9, joins Cal Bears water polo team
The University of California Berkeley Women’s Water Polo Team, one of the nation's best, has signed yet another top recruit -- and she happens...
Richmond police seek public’s help in gas station robbery case
Richmond police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a gas station robbery suspect who was captured on surveillance video.
The incident occurred...
BART installs overnight homeless outreach in Contra Costa
BART’s overnight outreach team, which launched at San Francisco stations in November 2017, became active at Contra Costa County stations this week with the...
Locals hooked up at new Richmond barber shop
By Mike Kinney
It's only been in business for about four months, but this Richmond barber shop is so far making the cut.
One big reason...
More improvements planned for Habour-8 Park
The ever-evolving Harbour-8 Park in Richmond’s Iron Triangle neighborhood will undergo more improvements this year, according to Pogo Park, the nonprofit that employs a...
Memorial to slain Richmond teen planned at Milo Foundation
A grieving Richmond mom says she's grateful for community members who are helping to keep the memory of her son alive.
Josie Martinez's son, Otilio...
New Richmond ferry gets rousing welcome
The excitement on the Richmond waterfront Thursday was palpable, as hundreds gathered to celebrate the launch of brand new ferry service to downtown San...
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Don Lau honored with Legacy Award at CoCoKids Gala
By Kathy Chouteau
Community advocate Don Lau, known for his longtime support of children and families through the E.M. Downer YMCA in Richmond, was honored...
Richmond mourns passing of former Rosie the Riveter Trust leader
The Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Richmond community are mourning the loss of Marsha Mather-Thrift, a prominent advocate for national parks who served...
Fire significantly damages building on South 16th Street
Richmond firefighters extinguished a fire at a vacant apartment building early Wednesday.
Crews responded to the 400 block of South 16th Street just before 2:45...