Cal Fire cancels prescribed Angel Island burns due to air quality
Controlled fires for Wednesday and Thursday were called off after Tuesday’s smoky skies. A heat advisory is in effect until Thursday night.
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A Richmond resident’s week-long saga in ICE detention
When Sergio Chapparo, a Berkeley restaurant manager, was detained at the Oakland Airport, friends, family and coworkers rallied to track him down and fight for his release.
San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures
Long-running Oakland restaurants The Coffee Mill, Home of Chicken and Waffles and Pagarung Thai Cuisine also closed.
Court-appointed former school superintendent to ensure WCCUSD hires qualified teachers
The appointment is the result of the district losing a lawsuit over its practice of using subs instead of properly credentialed teachers.
City
Richmond to make ‘doing donuts’ more difficult
The city plans to alter traffic patterns at six intersections to deter drivers from sideshow-type moves such as burning rubber circles.
election
Foro de candidatos a la alcaldía de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre
Haga preguntas y escuche a los candidatos a alcalde en el foro de candidatos de Richmondside.
Community
4 things to know — Chevron cancer report meeting; it’s time for COVID vaccines
Also: High Holy Days schedule announced, and there are openings on county Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
SCHOOLS
‘This is a lifeline.’ Contra Costa College opens expanded basic needs center for students
The Compass Center’s new location has more space for centralized services, a larger food pantry and clothing and housing and transportation resources.
Public safety
Richmond arson suspect pleads innocent in deaths of four family members
Sergio Ivan Rivera-Vega made an appearance in Superior Court on Tue., Sept. 8, 2026 on four counts of murder-arson.
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