Richmonders with dementia have few care options. One woman is offering support
The granddaughter of the city’s first Black police sergeant, who died of Alzheimer’s, created a foundation in her grandparents’ name to support families impacted by dementia.
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Cal’s and Mt. Agni go dark, plus the last East Bay outpost of a classic Italian deli has closed
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Video of 2025 police shooting shows man rushed at officers after being tased
Body camera footage shows police officers pleading with Jose Mendez to surrender. He was fatally shot after coming at them with what looked like a knife.
Update: Coastal flood advisory extended; expect chillier weather by Friday
Richmond gets more than an inch of rain within 24 hours as Bay Area cities grapple with switch back to wintery weather.
City
Candidate filing period opens for Richmond’s June primary election
A community college student and an anti-zionist activist are among newcomers challenging incumbents in the city’s June primary election.
Community
Can the East Bay Parks help save this cute endangered shorebird?
The California least tern, which look like ‘little angels hovering above the waves,’ have been on the endangered species list since 1970. A wildlife biologist and 8,000 volunteers have created nesting habitats in Oakland and Hayward.
Grand Opening Bakery debuts with Lunar New Year specialities, and a new Berkeley provisions shop is almost ready
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
SCHOOLS
Teachers shed tears over WCCUSD board vote to merge Betty Reid and Pinole schools
The merger is part of a $42 million budget cut package approved by the school board early Thursday to avoid a state financial takeover.
Public safety
I-80 shooting: DOJ identifies Richmond police detective who killed man
Brandon Hodges, a 13-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department, was the officer who shot and killed Luis Angel Torres Rivera last month.
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Richmondside’s Alejandra Armstrong recognized as ‘unsung hero’ by SPJ NorCal
As audience engagement editor, Armstrong ensures reaching and serving readers is always top of mind — from social media posts to headlines, public events and our email newsletters.
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Inside a reporter’s 3-year effort to investigate the deaths of 2 men after forced sedations
Richmondside reporter Joel Umanzor shares how he used public records and drew on personal relationships to tell the stories of Jose Luis Lopez and Ivan Gutzalenko.
Richmondside: Built on a foundation of listening
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