Body found in Richmond harbor prompts police to investigate
Police said officers found a dead person in the water near Canal Boulevard just south of Seacliff Drive.
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Suspect in mass shooting that left San Pablo teacher dead charged with firearms offense
Latetia Bobo, a 33-year-old San Pablo charter school teacher, and a 25-year-old man died at EZ Lounge in Oakland March 7.
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.
Cheese Park, cops, community: Richmond’s District 4 candidates pitch their priorities
District 4 incumbent Soheila Bana defended her track record, Keycha Gallon wants grassroots collaboration, and Jamin Pursell wants a closer police station.
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Watch the Richmond City Council D4 election forum
Get prepared to vote in Richmond’s June 2 primary by watching the District 4 city council candidate forum and community Q&A.
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
10 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A classic car show and makers market; women’s roller derby playoffs; and an electric vehicle event in downtown Richmond.
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
300 WCCUSD jobs could be cut, but school board might spare some beloved programs
While dozens of employees are likely to be laid off or have their hours reduced, district officials aim to save elementary band, Kennedy High electives and De Anza’s JROTC program.
Public safety
Police investigating suspected murder-suicide in East Richmond
Richmond police found a pair of people dead inside a home during a wellness check on Friday morning, marking the second homicide investigation in as many days.
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