Andrew Yang is reportedly the first Asian American to run for president of the United States. Leer en Español By Michael J. Fitzgerald Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said technology is not getting enough attention as Americans are seeking to blame something for their employment problems. "I'm running as an action president," Yang told...

There was resounding support to reinstate three top administrators of the Contra Costa College District when its governing board opened the issue to public comment at its July 24 meeting....

More than 150 people took to Civic Center plaza before the July 18 meeting, where planning commissioners considered an ordinance that would effectively ban the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke, a byproduct of the oil refining process....

Richmond's City Manager Carlos Martinez, fired from his post Tuesday by a split city council vote, said he believes union objections to his recommendations for "organizational restructuring" was a part of the reason why the council acted to terminate his five-year contract after just 9 months....

On a busy day, the people behind Loaded Chickn serve up to 60 pounds of poultry to as many as 300 customers. The lines that used to form when they were stationed in the parking lot of The Plug Tattoo & Piercing got so long that neighbors complained to the...

Read in English Por Denis Pérez-Bravo El contrato del Departamento de Policía de Richmond con una compañía de software de reconocimiento facial y lector automático de placas vehiculares expirará luego de que los residentes preocupados por la relación de la compañía con las autoridades de inmigración instaron al concejo de la ciudad...

During the grand opening for Kaleidoscope Coffee’s renovated backyard on July 6, owner Cassie Cushing sat at a picnic table, relishing in the shade from a giant acacia tree and the breeze of that particular late morning....

By Michael J. Fitzgerald  | Photo credit: CNWS_Stephen Joseph The Concord Naval Weapons Station officially joined the East Bay Regional Park District July 13 in a ceremony at the former naval facility. "This is a proud moment for the Park District," EBRPD board member Beverly Lane said. "It shows the great power...

  By Ilana Sawyer | Photo via Fiona Ma's office Operating a legal cannabis business in Richmond, while the federal government still considers it a crime, was a major theme of the 2019 Cannabis Forum June 5 at the Cobiz building. Over 160 cannabis business owners, customers, policy makers, advocates and enthusiasts attended...

By Denis Perez-Bravo Debra Smith noticed some familiar faces as hundreds of people passed her jewelry booth July 6 during the third annual East Richmond Heights Art and Music Festival. She says the small festival on Bernhard Avenue has an intimate feeling that allows neighbors to connect. “I have seen many of these...

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