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....
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Jun
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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....
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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....
08
May
Little Richmond Nonprofit Wins Big State Funding to Build Community Emergency Center
With a $10 million Community Resilience Center grant, the Richmond nonprofit Pogo Park will construct Contra Costa County's first CRC at Harbour-8 Park....
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Apr
‘Chaotic and Burdensome’: Richmond City Council, Staff Hold Special Meeting on Communication
Richmond City Council held a special meeting Tuesday in an attempt to improve communication and collaboration with city staff....
04
Apr
A Dream Café Blooms in Richmond
Nancy Subias, 38, and her family opened the aptly named El Jardín de los Sueños, or The Garden of Dreams, March 13 on San Pablo Avenue in Richmond....
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Mar
Pickleball Has Craneway Pavilion’s Future in Question
With a new pickleball court at Craneway Pavilion creating concern, the city attorney says Richmond and a developer need to reach a compliance agreement....
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Mar
Richmond Man Charged With Having More Than 200 Illegal Guns, Million Rounds of Ammo
A Richmond man allegedly possessed a large cache of more than 200 guns and approximately one million rounds of ammunition and homemade explosives....
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Feb
‘The Richmond I Love Is as Misunderstood as a Rebellious Teenager’
"The Richmond I love taught me about pride and purpose as I grew up learning to defend its character," the author writes....
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Jan
County Residents Can Potentially Qualify for Storm Damage Aid
Richmond and Antioch are among the Contra Costa County cities that declared a local emergency because of damage caused by recent storms....
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Aug
Kennedy Opens Season With Win Over Stellar Prep
Kennedy High’s varsity football team kicked off the season with a 27-14 victory over Hayward’s Stellar Prep on Aug. 23. ...
