‘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.
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Special Noodle shutters Richmond location, a plant-based meal service shutters, and more closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
CalFresh funds for farmers markets are in the crosshairs
The fight is on to save the Market Match, a program that is on Newsom’s budget chopping block. Advocates say it supports food insecure people and farmers alike.
Step back to 19th century aboard a traditional tall ship at Marina Bay harbor
The 132-foot brigantine Matthew Turner will be docked at Safe Harbor Marina Bay Yacht Harbor giving free tours to educate the public about sailing, marine science, and Bay Area maritime history.
election news
Martinez resident — and political newcomer — among challengers to entrenched U.S. Rep. John Garamendi
Nicolas Carjuzaa said his campaign strategy included knocking on nearly 14,000 doors, including more than 3,000 in Richmond, in his June 2 primary bid for the 8th Congressional District seat.
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
A guide to Richmond summer events —concerts, festivals, camps and art shows
There are well over a dozen events happening this summer, including Point Richmond’s summer concert series, outdoor family movies, a Pride parade and Juneteenth.
Richmond Costco sold plants infested with insects that could devastate food crops, wine industry
Contra Costa County warns consumers to contact them immediately if they bought grapevines from a number of Costco locations after April 21.
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
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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