‘Still coming to grips with a lot’: Retired from police, I’m finding peace and time to reflect
Daryl Jackson grew up in an abusive home and dealt with violence as a homicide detective in Richmond. Today, he’s finding strength in family and the space to leave it behind.
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Popular ramen chain lands in Berkeley, Walnut Creek welcomes new Italian spot, and fresh choices for dumplings, tacos and more
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
On CalFresh? What to know about new June 1 work requirements
Starting in June, California will start enforcing new federal guidelines that require some SNAP recipients to work 20 hours a week — or see their food benefits cut.
8 places to see live music in Richmond
Here’s a list of venues in Richmond and nearby that host weekly live music acts, DJs, comedy, bingo and trivia nights.
election news
New postmark rule could impact mail-in ballots. Experts say send it early or use a drop box
A Trump administration rule change in December means it now takes longer for the USPS to postmark mail — impacting whether ballots will qualify to be counted.
City
Richmond is first California city to oppose a carbon dioxide waste pipeline
The city council voted to recommend the EPA and other relevant land use agencies reject a proposed project that would transport carbon dioxide from Bay Area refineries — including Chevron’s Richmond facility — to an underground injection site in the Solano County wetlands.
Community
4 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: The Thrive Thursday wellness series returns to Nicholl Park; volunteers begin a new pollinator garden at Unity Park; birding at the Bayview library.
Fish & Bird announces final day, Gold Palm shuttering shy of 2 years, and more closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
SCHOOLS
Saved: 7 music teachers, ROTC and some high school staff. Cut: Dozens of Teamsters jobs, principals and more
The WCCUSD school board gave a reprieve to several popular programs, but dozens of layoffs were approved to help reduce a $127 million deficit.
Public safety
Update: Person found dead in harbor killed in car crash
Car recovered from water near Canal Drive, where a body was found on Saturday.
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