On Election Day, Richmond Voters Shared What Matters to Them
Voters spoke to the Contra Costa Pulse at Richmond polling places on Election Day about the presidential and some state and local races....
10
Nov
20
Sep
Dueling Measures on Richmond Ballot Propose Changing Way to Elect Mayor, City Council
Candidates win elections in Richmond by simply getting the most votes, known as the plurality system. That could change if voters enact Measure J or Measure L....
13
Aug
The Pecking Order of Chicken and Waffles in Contra Costa County
Traveling and researching far and wide for the sweet and savory all-day meal, I narrowed down some of CoCo County’s top options for chicken and waffles....
09
Jul
Bay Area Congressman John Garamendi Announces He Is Being Treated for Blood Cancer
Rep. John Garamendi, whose district includes all or parts of Antioch, Pittsburg and Richmond, among other cities, says he has cancer, but it was caught early....
03
Jul
Richmond Decides Not to Poll Voters on Infrastructure Bond Measure
Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided not to move forward with a voter poll on a bond measure that looks to upgrade city facilities....
28
Jun
Green Vision for Post-Petroleum Richmond Could Get Boost From Tax Measure
If approved by voters, the potential $60 million to $90 million per year in tax revenue from Chevron could propel the Richmond's Green-Blue New Deal....
27
Jun
Richmond Flower Shop Continues to Bloom
Tucked between a gas station and a used car lot on San Pablo Avenue is Mariam's Flowers, a family-owned business in a little lavender building....
20
Jun
Richmond Expands Rideshare Program, Hoping to Drive Commuters to Nearby Transit Hubs
With Richmond Moves, which is designed to make public transit more accessible, people can order a $2 ride between almost any two locations in Richmond. ...
06
Jun
Richmond Celebrates a Decade of Pride
The local LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrated the 10th annual Richmond Rainbow Pride event June 2 with the city’s first Pride Parade....
05
Jun
In Richmond, ‘Too Many Squirrels’ and ‘Fundamentally Undemocratic’ Special Districts
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria presented a new problem as the Richmond City Council looked to get its priorities straight: squirrels....
03
Jun
Homelessness Has Increased 18.5% in Contra Costa County Since 2023
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County increased by 18.5% in 2024, according to a report released by Contra Costa Health....
28
May
New Downtown Richmond Café Wants to Be ‘Community and Cultural Art Hub’
Vibe Bistro, a new café that also features art and hosts events, opened this month in downtown Richmond with a ribbon-cutting ceremony....
20
May
DA’s Office Says Richmond Officer-Involved Shooting Was Justified
The District Attorney's Office said Friday it determined the shooting of Kevin McDonald, whose death was ruled suicide, by Richmond Police was justified....
10
May
Richmond Celebrates Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Pride With 23rd Street Festival
Colorful banners, lively music, and joyful cheers streamed down 23rd Street in Richmond as the community came together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo....
08
May
Water Main Break Affects At Least 47 Richmond Homes Near S. 47th St., Carlson Blvd.
A water main break Wednesday in Richmond has left at least 21 homes without water with repairs expected to last into the evening....
