El Cerrito’s Super Slice goes dark, and plank announces mid-summer permanent closure
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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3 things to know this week — Reduced Richmond BART service Sunday, smarter traffic signals, Chevron emissions project
The city is collecting public comments for Chevron’s proposed “gas scrubber,” a project that would help remove harmful particulates from the air.
I ate my way through the Alameda Point Antiques Faire. Here’s what I’d order again
Fuel your treasure hunt through Northern California’s largest antiques show with lumpia, sausages, donuts and elite ceviche.
7 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: a Pride parade from Nicholl Park to the Civic Center, an art exhibit inspired by a 12th century Persian poem and a groundbreaking for Richmond’s first garden designed for everyone.
election news
Update: Claudia Jimenez and Ahmad Anderson appear to be headed for a November run-off
Incumbent council member Claudia Jimenez is in first place with 34% of the votes cast while Ahmad Anderson has 29%, according to unofficial results.
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
‘This is a test:’ With fire season here, East Richmond residents practiced an emergency evacuation
A mass drill on Saturday aimed to show how well-prepared residents and local agencies are for a potential wildfire in the Richmond hills.
New milk tea, Thai, Nepali, and cafe options arrive in the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
SCHOOLS
WCCUSD’s deficit has shrunk, but budget cut pain remains
Officials say a state funding increase and staffing vacancies have reduced the expected deficit while difficult cuts reshape schools and learning across west Contra Costa.
Public safety
Richmond shooting: Suspect to be arraigned in killing of maintenance worker known as ‘Papa Smurf’
Jabari Fontenot, 31, has been charged in the May 29 homicide of Melvin Murphy, 64.
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