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.
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New addition to Swan’s Market, Kitava expands to the east, and more openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Richmond council candidates ‘wave wand’ and imagine how Chevron money could help District 3
Incumbent Doria Robinson and challenger Brandon Evans appeared before about 35 residents in the second of three election forums hosted by Richmondside for the June 2 primary.
Update: 4 Californians exposed to cruise ship hantavirus risk; Contra Costa officials say risk locally is ‘low’
While state health officials are monitoring a “very small” number of people who may have been exposed, there are no reports of anyone in California who’s become sick.
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
6 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: Classical music from the Contra Costa Chorale, a Small Business Week celebration downtown and a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast aboard the SS Red Oak.
Richmond’s Caspers bought with plans for rebrand, Oken announces last day, and more restaurant closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
election news
Update: Richmond City Council D3 election forum: Watch what happened
Get prepared to vote in Richmond’s June 2 primary by watching the District 3 city council candidate forum and community Q&A.
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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