EL Sobrante HS Fish & Chips shutters, plus more East Bay restaurant closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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6 things to know — youth art on 23rd Street; BART delays Sunday, fireworks arrests
Richmond police stepped up enforcement over the July 4 weekend, making six arrests, seizing illegal fireworks and recovering a stolen loaded firearm.
Teen paralyzed in 2025 Richmond shooting wanted to become a firefighter
Fifty people reported being the victims of gun violence in the last months of 2025. Here’s how one of them is fighting to recover.
New smash burger, BBQ, Thai, and cafe options hit the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
City
Richmond City Council keeps running out of time to get things done
Discussions about police military equipment and a proposed ballot measure to create an ethics watchdog commission are among a series of postponed council topics.
Community
Here’s what you might see if Point San Pablo becomes a shoreline park
Forty-seven acres along Richmond’s western shore will become available in a few years, and Bay Trail advocates say it should become a regional park.
Glom Thai lands in North Berkeley, Miles Pizza Slice fully open in El Cerrito, plus new Turkish, sushi and Korean options among June debuts
Divan, Dropo Sushi and Jjamppong Zizon are some of the several recent East Bay restaurant openings.
SCHOOLS
Saying goodbye to ‘Coach Turner.’ Beloved school mentor for generations of Richmonders retires
Whether breaking up fights, mediating conflicts or simply listening, Robert Turner was a mentor who impacted generations of WCCUSD families.
Public safety
Richmond’s fight against fireworks now includes a fulltime police drone officer
Along with the extra eyes in the skies, the city and community members are educating Spanish speakers and considering tougher penalties that would hold property owners accountable.
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