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.
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4 things to know in Richmond — Polling place will open early, east Richmond wildfire drill, Concord Navy site deal
Early polling place opens May 29; sign up for east Richmond wildfire evacuation drill; former Concord naval weapons station to become housing development.
Richmond port wins $11M grant to help fix decrepit berth at Point Potrero terminal
The grant marks a step toward the city making a long list of structural repairs and upgrades totaling an estimated $228 million.
There/There, where Friends & Family was, will follow in celebrated queer bar’s legacy
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
election news
Tara Hills man who lost three bids for Maine Legislature hopes to unseat U.S. Rep. John Garamendi
Aaron Rowden, a former Richmond parks and rec commissioner, is among three candidates trying to unseat the longtime 8th Congressional District representative in the June 2 primary election.
City
City’s lean staffing leaves workers scrambling to get their work done, they say
A preview of Richmond’s $275 million budget shows personnel costs expected to increase more than 37% from 2021.
Community
Point Richmond fairy house artist sprinkles some magic around his neighborhood
What started as a surprise gesture for Jimmie Robinson’s neighbor has become an ever-evolving public art project that delights children and adults and draws visitors from around the bay.
Mexican and Thai Lao restaurants shutter in Uptown Oakland
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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