10 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A Plunge centennial party in Point Richmond; Open Studios continues; Soulful Softball Sunday at Nicholl Park.
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What we know about Richmond’s PCE cases
For decades, the carcinogen was widely used in dry-cleaning and consumer products. Now the state is working to clean up at least 10 local sites where it’s been detected.
PCE at Kennedy High isn’t currently a health risk, doctors say
WCCUSD officials and medical experts emphasized that the dry cleaning chemical hasn’t been found in Richmond’s drinking water and medical testing is not necessary.
Fatal stabbing victim identified; suspect arrested
Killing of a Martinez man, 59, at a Belding Woods transitional home is the city’s fifth homicide of 2026, police said.
City
Update: Richmond discusses city manager hiring
The council interrupted its mid-summer break to discuss hiring Shasa Curl’s successor and extended the contract with a recruiter.
Community
New mural on Cutting Boulevard captures Richmond’s waterfront history
Muralists are transforming a warehouse wall in Point Richmond into a large public artwork featuring Ohlone history, Rosie the Riveters, Betty Reid Soskin and present-day community heroes.
New Latin Market lands in downtown Richmond, and a fresh Thai spot arrives in Concord
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
SCHOOLS
Toxic chemical at Kennedy High: How students, community members can raise concerns
Kennedy families will gather for a private student summit while worried residents can join a public webinar with UCSF doctors or attend the school board meeting.
Public safety
If your cell phone doesn’t work during a disaster, ‘Look for the houses with an antenna’
The West Contra Costa Emergency Radio Goup, founded in 2018, has grown to include dozens of members in multiple cities who have the technology to communicate during emergencies.
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