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Author Archives: David Mills
David Mills writes feature articles for Richmondside, as well as its weekly What's Up column of things to do and know in and around Richmond.
A longtime Bay Area journalist, David most recently worked for Healthline, an information resource on physical and mental health.
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6 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: Classical music from the Contra Costa Chorale, a Small Business Week celebration downtown and a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast aboard the SS Red Oak.
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Measure B: Should county residents pay a higher sales tax to fund healthcare?
Pinole and El Cerrito would pay the most if voters pass the sales tax on June 2. Richmond’s would be 10 cents per $1.
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3 things to know this week — county transit town hall, superintendent debate, youth jobs
Contra Costa residents can comment on the county’s transportation future; superintendent of schools election debate; job and internship opportunities for youths.
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9 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A May Day rally for workers’ rights; an AAPI Heritage Month celebration; and an early Cinco de Mayo festival along 23rd Street.
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5 things to know this week — east Richmond mayoral forum, summer camp signups and more
District 4 residents are hosting a mayoral candidates forum on Thursday; city summer camp registration opens May 1; Richmond Art Center collecting stories.
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3 things to know this week — sales tax on ballot, downtown task force expanding
Contra Costa County supervisors holding budget hearings next week; Richmond seeking help for its downtown task force; chime in on environmental issues.
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9 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A comedic play; a talk by john a. powell; and human hamster balls at Nicholl Park.
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6 things to do in Richmond this week
Earth Day cleanups, a student art reception and a Harlem-themed casino night highlight a busy week in Richmond.
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5 things to know this week — free immigrant legal aid, Chevron town hall, mayoral forum
From a free legal workshop for immigrants to a way to learn about the city budget, here are five things you’ll want to know about.
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7 things to do in Richmond this week
From a slime chemistry class for kids and a community bird walk to art openings featuring dozens of local and student artists, here’s what’s happening in Richmond this week.
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5 things to know in Richmond this week
Candidate forum, a $100,000 cleanup settlement and an advocacy training — here’s what’s happening in Richmond.
Posted in2026 Election
See who’s running for Contra Costa assessor, clerk-recorder in June primary
Ballots for Richmond’s first primary election will be mailed by May 4. Two offices that can significantly impact voters’ daily lives are the Contra Costa County clerk-recorder and the assessor.
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4 things to know in Richmond this week
From a youth job fair and an arts grants workshop to an update on the Zeneca cleanup, here’s what Richmond residents might want to have on their radar this week.
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8 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include oysters or opera, a Holi celebration and community seder, and a week of spring break activities for kids.
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Richmond library’s $34M makeover will offer shelter in an emergency
The downtown main branch improvements will also feel like a communal living room for city residents.
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7 things to do in Richmond this weekend
Highlights include No Kings protests, spring egg hunts, and Taste of Richmond food sampling event.
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3 things to know in Richmond: bridge traffic; free groceries; city budget
Richmond bridge lane closure to end soon; free groceries and city budget meetings.
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7 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include a celebration of National Rosie the Riveter Day, Plant Nerd Day and an upcycle workshop.
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4 things to know in Richmond this week
Highlights: Tour Richmond’s toxic shoreline; Atchison Credit Union expands citywide; library groundbreaking and more.
