1 | County supervisors holding ceremony to recognize farmworkers, April 14
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will recognize farmworkers at its next regularly scheduled board meeting. The theme for the 32nd Annual Celebration of Farmworkers’ Rights Movement is “Rooted in Resilience.” The ceremony will include speeches and live musical performances. The event will also spotlight the 2026 Youth Hall of Fame honorees. The celebration was originally scheduled for March 31, but it was postponed and renamed after allegations surfaced that former United Farmworkers president César Chávez had assaulted and sexually abused women.
Celebration of Farmworkers’ Rights Movement, Tue., April 14, 11 a.m., Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez. Free
2 | Learn to organize your community at FIERCE Advocates’ monthly training, April 14
Join FIERCE Advocates for a free monthly training for Richmond residents 15 and older who want to sharpen their advocacy and organizing skills. The April session takes place Monday. Called the Resident Organizing Training, the gathering covers practical skills such as conducting one-on-one conversations, participating in research meetings and analyzing campaigns. Food and child care are provided.
Resident Organizing Training, Tue., April 14, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Health & Healing Center, 312 9th St. Free
3 | Quiz Richmond’s mayoral and council candidates at a community forum, April 16
Want another opportunity to meet candidates running for office in Richmond? Here’s your chance. Nonprofit 1 Hundred Years Enterprise is hosting an election forum on Wed., April 16, to bring together candidates running for Richmond mayor and city council to answer questions on economic development, public safety, and environmental sustainability. “Richmond is at a pivotal moment and residents deserve a real conversation with the people who want to lead this city,” said Fahim Reese, co-founder of 1 Hundred Years. Residents can submit questions in advance using an online form. The submission deadline is Friday.
Richmond Community Election Forum, Thur., April 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., CoBiz Richmond, 1503 Macdonald Ave., Suite A. Free
4 | State agency reaches $100,000 settlement with former Richmond dry cleaners
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has secured a $100,000 settlement with the former owners of Omo’s Fabricare, a dry cleaning business that operated at 12210 San Pablo Ave. from 1959 to 2015. States officials said the operators used tetrachloroethylene (PCE), a carcinogenic chemical common in the industry, from about 1960 to 2000. The Omo’s Fabricare building was torn down in 2017 and is now fenced off. State officials said the PCE contaminated the site as well as properties on all four sides. A cleanup plan is being developed.
5 | Write-in nomination period for Richmond elections runs until May 19
Residents who want to mount a write-in campaign for Richmond mayor or a seat on the city council in the June primary have until May 19 to file their paperwork. The nomination filing period opened on April 6. Candidates must make an appointment to pick up nomination papers at the City Clerk’s office. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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