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El Cerrito’s Sweet Potatoe’s cafe shutters, and more September restaurant closures
Daruma Sushi, Crepes A-Go-Go, Alborz, Baba’s House and 13 Orphans were among the recent East Bay closures.
El Cerrito M2 Burger goes dark, Berkeley’s Nabolom shuttering after 50 years, and more East Bay closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Richmond not part of PG&E planned power shutoff zone
PG&E sent PSPS alerts to thousands of customers statewide, including about 1,600 in east Contra Costa County. While Tilden Park is included, Wildcat Canyon was not.
City
2025 homicide suspect arrested at Richmond BART, drone video shows
The man suspected of shooting to death 23-year-old Josue Cornejo last year was arrested after being linked to a spate of recent shootings.
election
A look inside Richmond’s outdated fire stations. Will voters OK Measure Q to fix them?
The $120 million bond would fix stations, some of which were built in the 1940s, but some voters think the work could be paid for with Chevron funds.
Community
No Kings voter turnout rallies planned for Saturday in Richmond
Several local rallies are planned in Richmond and west Contra Costa County, with other events scheduled across the East Bay.
Oakland airport welcomes Trader Vic’s and a market, while new sub shop, Korean restaurant and juice bar open in the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
SCHOOLS
Update: WCCUSD clarifies details of ICE arrest of Richmond man near elementary school
It’s believed that a local father was arrested by immigration enforcement agents Thursday, but officials said their children don’t attend WCCUSD schools.
Public safety
Update: ‘Slow down,’ family pleads after Richmond man, 65, killed on 23rd Street
Douglas Vargas had lived in the neighborhood for about 20 years and walked it most mornings, his niece said. He is the second pedestrian killed on Richmond’s 23rd Street in about a month.
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