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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.
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…
With patties built on brisket, Tommy’s Burger Co. in Richmond pursues the perfect smash
Tommy Ryan’s burger spot was born from a desire to make the most out of all the meat moving through his Hercules barbecue joint.
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
Mom & Pop Art Shop, ‘beating heart’ of Point Richmond art scene, is closing
Quirky shop selling art, jewelry and vintage gifts is shutting down in April after a decade, owners say, due to a 44% rent increase.
Athletic Club sports bar throws in the towel; plus a Thai restaurant and a boba spot also shutter
It was a rough start to February for restaurants and bars around downtown Oakland, with Uptown’s Athletic Club, Old Town’s Attaros and Boba Binge in Chinatown all shuttering.
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.
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