West Contra Costa schools seek parcel tax renewal to raise $10M a year
The tax, currently known as Measure T, pays for school sports, libraries and counselors — but new polling suggests voter support isn’t guaranteed.
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Milk Cloud’s soft opening scheduled, plus new popsicle, Colombian, and Filipino-Chinese options open
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Frustrated with how WCCUSD is run? There are two open school board seats
The filing period for the Nov. 3 election, which includes Richmond’s Contra Costa College board seat, closes Aug. 7.
6 things to do in Richmond this week
Also: Theater group brings “A Chorus Line” to El Cerrito High; unique wooden art show at NIAD; and an open mic night downtown.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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