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Montclair sandwich shop shutters, La Mexicana gone after 94 years and more closings
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Richmond barber offers a shave, a haircut and … lots of doggy treats
Meet your neighbor: Micah Bruce, co-owner of Beautiful Rebel Esthetics, shows his true character, his customers say, by doing things like treating a stray dog to a nail trim, a new sweater and a…
Will the SS Red Oak Victory ship be docked somewhere new? A $300K study will try to find out
The historic ship, which operates as a nonprofit museum, has been at Point Potrero since 1998, but there’s an effort to relocate it to Ford Point near the Rosie the Riveter visitor center to…
City
Chevron settlement: Richmond picks consultant to lead spending conversation
Mayor Eduardo Martinez said he voted against hiring the consultant because he did not agree with describing the settlement as “separate” from the general fund.
Community
9 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A May Day rally for workers’ rights; an AAPI Heritage Month celebration; and an early Cinco de Mayo festival along 23rd Street.
Tarts de Feybesse deploys deception, creativity and technique for top-selling treat
The mango trompe l’oeil from the Uptown Oakland bakery and patisserie reflects the skill and eye for detail marking all of Monique and Paul Feybesse’s creations.
election news
What are Richmond residents worried about as primary election approaches?
Richmond residents share their top concerns about the city, including car thefts, potholes and illegal dumping.
SCHOOLS
WCCUSD hires new special ed director but left parents out of the decision
Rachel Chang of the Mt. Diablo school district succeeds a director the teachers union voted “no confidence” in. Parent special ed group says it wasn’t included in the hiring process.
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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