For the first time in nearly 10 years, Contra Costa voters will pick a new schools superintendent
The June primary could determine who will lead the county’s 18 school districts, many of which face budget woes and literacy challenges.
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Air today, beer tomorrow. Almanac partners with Berkeley company on first air-capture carbonated beer
The Alameda brewery’s Flow pale ale uses a process pioneered by Aircapture to turn the air around the brewery into bubbles for beer.
Trumer’s U.S. operation sold, departing Berkeley after 22 years
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
8 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include oysters or opera, a Holi celebration and community seder, and a week of spring break activities for kids.
City
Richmond library’s $34M makeover will offer shelter in an emergency
The downtown main branch improvements will also feel like a communal living room for city residents.
Community
Golden Gate Fields could soon turn into a public park
A San Francisco-based nonprofit agreed to buy the former race track for $175 million and transfer it to the East Bay Regional Park District, creating a huge new shoreline park.
‘Less crying in the walk-in’: East Bay restaurants switch to counter service to survive
More restaurants are pivoting to a fast-casual model to survive — and thrive — in an era of skyrocketing food, fuel and labor costs.
election news
Richmond election forums: Meet June 2 primary candidates for mayor, city council
Ask questions and hear from the candidates at Richmondside’s candidate forums. The first one, for the mayoral race, is April 22.
SCHOOLS
WCCUSD must hire qualified teachers, court rules, setting statewide precedent
The appeals court decision said that every student deserves a qualified teacher, regardless of a teacher shortage, and “the importance of public education is beyond question.”
Public safety
Richmond’s Flock license plate readers will be turned back on through 2026
The city council voted to extend the contract after the cameras were taken offline due to concerns about potential data breaches.
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