‘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.
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Jerusalem Coffee House taking a break to prep legal defense, a fire shuts down Walnut Creek lunch spot and more closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
4 things to know — Richmond port holds open house
Also: NIAD launches online fashion show auction; San Pablo holds sales tax information sessions.
4 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: The Richmond Art Center’s 90th birthday celebration and the Spirit and Soul Festival.
City
Flock’s pitch to police: Be like Richmond and Oakland
While Richmond’s city council was split on extending its Flock contract, the company handbook characterizes the city as embracing the technology.
Community
14 dog-friendly hiking trails in the East Bay
From splashing spots to off-leash fun with bay views, National Dog Day inspired us to share some of our favorite places to hike with dogs.
SCHOOLS
California maintains school vaccine rules despite Trump order
With measles cases rising in the California, state health officials warned that Donald Trump’s recent vaccine announcement flies in the face of expert recommendations.
Philz comes to Concord, plus new Asian fusion, bagel, and takeout Chinese options.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Public safety
Richmond arson suspect delays entering plea in killing of 4 family members
Sergio Ivan Rivera-Vega will be formally arraigned on Tue., Sept. 8 on four counts of murder-arson.
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