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Lao Garden goes dark, and more East Bay restaurant closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Private ranch near San Pablo Creek Watershed eyed for purchase by land trust
The John Muir Land Trust is trying to raise $7 million to buy the 116-acre Johnson Ranch near Grizzly Peak Boulevard and open its panoramic views to the public.
New Turkish cafe, Japanese BBQ, Korean and Italian options among East Bay restaurant openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
City
City responds to residents’ questions on Chevron’s long-awaited ‘wet gas scrubber’
The device should dramatically reduce air pollution in Richmond. Some want more time to understand its environmental impacts, while others say communities have waited long enough.
election
Ahmad Anderson concedes to Claudia Jimenez in Richmond mayoral election
The progressive-backed Jimenez holds a double-digit lead over Ahmad Anderson as of Tuesday’s Contra Costa County election results update.
Community
Richmond’s largest public artwork finally has a plaque — 45 years later
Renowned artist Jacques Overhoff completed the 240-ton auto mall sculpture “Torque” in 1981. For the first time there is a sign crediting him and explaining the work.
Burger, pizza, pastry and Mexican spots shutter in October
Oh G Burger, Seniore’s, Nabolom, and Taqueria Mi Familia were among the recent East Bay restaurant closures.
SCHOOLS
Student test scores rise across WCCUSD schools
While still below state standards, the trend is encouraging, officials say. Career and college preparedness improved and there were fewer suspensions and higher grad rates.
Public safety
Four on death row for Richmond murders are among 548 spared by Gov. Newsom
The governor has made history by commuting sentences.
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