Richmond voters cast their ballots early: ‘I’m finally able to have some sort of power’
Richmond residents shared how they’re feeling about the city’s first local primary election. Early in-person voting continues Saturday and Monday.
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CalFresh funds for farmers markets are in the crosshairs
The fight is on to save the Market Match, a program that is on Newsom’s budget chopping block. Advocates say it supports food insecure people and farmers alike.
Step back to 19th century aboard a traditional tall ship at Marina Bay harbor
The 132-foot brigantine Matthew Turner will be docked at Safe Harbor Marina Bay Yacht Harbor giving free tours to educate the public about sailing, marine science, and Bay Area maritime history.
WCCUSD’s deficit has shrunk, but budget cut pain remains
Officials say a state funding increase and staffing vacancies have reduced the expected deficit while difficult cuts reshape schools and learning across west Contra Costa.
election news
Martinez resident — and political newcomer — among challengers to entrenched U.S. Rep. John Garamendi
Nicolas Carjuzaa said his campaign strategy included knocking on nearly 14,000 doors, including more than 3,000 in Richmond, in his June 2 primary bid for the 8th Congressional District seat.
City
Richmond is first California city to oppose a carbon dioxide waste pipeline
The city council voted to recommend the EPA and other relevant land use agencies reject a proposed project that would transport carbon dioxide from Bay Area refineries — including Chevron’s Richmond facility — to an underground injection site in the Solano County wetlands.
Community
Richmond artists join large art sale fundraiser for Multicultural Institute
More than 300 works from 125 artists will be sold at La Peña Cultural Center in a first-of-its-kind fundraiser for the Multicultural Institute, a Richmond-based day laborer and domestic worker program.
Richmond Costco sold plants infested with insects that could devastate food crops, wine industry
Contra Costa County warns consumers to contact them immediately if they bought grapevines from a number of Costco locations after April 21.
SCHOOLS
Saved: 7 music teachers, ROTC and some high school staff. Cut: Dozens of Teamsters jobs, principals and more
The WCCUSD school board gave a reprieve to several popular programs, but dozens of layoffs were approved to help reduce a $127 million deficit.
Public safety
Update: Person found dead in harbor killed in car crash
Car recovered from water near Canal Drive, where a body was found on Saturday.
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