The sales tax needed a majority vote to win while the bond needed 55% “yes” votes.
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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A guide to Richmond summer events —concerts, festivals, camps and art shows
There are well over a dozen events happening this summer, including Point Richmond’s summer concert series, outdoor family movies, a Pride parade and Juneteenth.
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4 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: Sign up for summer adult basketball league; live music at Multicultural Bookstore; tie-dye, pizza and kids’ story time.
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8 places to see live music in Richmond
Here’s a list of venues in Richmond and nearby that host weekly live music acts, DJs, comedy, bingo and trivia nights.
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4 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: The Thrive Thursday wellness series returns to Nicholl Park; volunteers begin a new pollinator garden at Unity Park; birding at the Bayview library.
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4 things to know in Richmond — Polling place will open early, east Richmond wildfire drill, Concord Navy site deal
Early polling place opens May 29; sign up for east Richmond wildfire evacuation drill; former Concord naval weapons station to become housing development.Â
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Richmond port wins $11M grant to help fix decrepit berth at Point Potrero terminal
The grant marks a step toward the city making a long list of structural repairs and upgrades totaling an estimated $228 million.      Â
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Point Richmond fairy house artist sprinkles some magic around his neighborhood
What started as a surprise gesture for Jimmie Robinson’s neighbor has become an ever-evolving public art project that delights children and adults and draws visitors from around the bay.
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10 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A classic car show and makers market; women’s roller derby playoffs; and an electric vehicle event in downtown Richmond.
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5 things to know this week — Anti-Chevron Day, voter registration deadline, art center director retiring
Also: Help shape the future of the city’s largest park; Contra Costa high schoolers may have scholarship money waiting for them; Richmond Art Center searches for a new leader.
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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.
