Freelance reporter

7 things to know in Richmond this week — Comment on refinery flaring plan

by David Mills Oct. 23, 2026, 12:10 p.m.Oct. 23, 2026, 1:01 p.m.

Also: Richmond seeking input on city manager hiring; sewage plant is going green; group will discuss Black Panther legacy.

2026 Election

West county voters will elect EBMUD director to board managing drinking water and more

by David Mills Oct. 23, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Oct. 26, 2026, 3:43 p.m.

Donald Gray, a retiree from the water district, aims to unseat Marguerite Young, who is seeking a fourth term.

Events

9 things to do for Halloween in Richmond

by David Mills Oct. 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m.Oct. 22, 2026, 11:43 a.m.

Highlights include: Dressed up doggies at Point Isabel, a haunted house for children on the spectrum and a Día de los Muertos celebration.

Events

5 things to do in Richmond this week

by David Mills Oct. 22, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Oct. 23, 2026, 5:46 a.m.

Highlights include: Fall festivals, Halloween roller derby and an Arab rock concert.

Community

3 things to know — Shipyard business fined $188,000 by air district

by David Mills Oct. 16, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Oct. 16, 2026, 8:07 a.m.

Also: The deadline to register to vote is Monday; authors will discuss veterans’ efforts to protect their rights.

Events

4 things to do in Richmond this week

by David Mills Oct. 15, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Oct. 15, 2026, 5:51 a.m.

Highlights include: A sunset cruise on the bay, children’s art exhibit and classic car show.

Community

7 things to do in Richmond this week

by David Mills Oct. 8, 2026, 6:06 a.m.Oct. 8, 2026, 7:22 a.m.

Highlights include: Blue Angel viewing from aboard the SS Red Oak, Shakespeare at Masquers and San Pablo Avenue art fest.

Community

3 things to know: Interim city manager arrives; sea level rise meeting; $1M buys new fire engine

by David Mills Oct. 7, 2026, 11:36 a.m.Oct. 7, 2026, 11:36 a.m.

Shasa Curl, in a parting statement, celebrated her achievements and said she carries “tremendous gratitude.”

2026 Election

If transit tax fails, local riders say BART and bus service cuts will hurt

by David Mills Oct. 5, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Oct. 1, 2026, 9:14 a.m.

If Prop. RTM fails and BART closes the red line at 9 p.m., west Contra Costa commuters fear they’ll be stuck shelling out money for on-demand rides. AC Transit and others are also planning reductions.

Community

6 things to know — Former Motel 6 reopens as affordable housing

by David Mills Oct. 2, 2026, 11:31 a.m.Oct. 22, 2026, 1:35 p.m.

Also: Richmond wins a statewide award for community programs; a forum tackles refinery flaring at Chevron; Contra Costa launches a transit program for older adults.

Events

5 things to do in Richmond this week

by David Mills Oct. 1, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Sept. 30, 2026, 2:55 p.m.

Highlights include: A harvest festival celebrates APEN’s new community garden, Richmond author David Helvarg dives into the ocean’s vanishing kelp forests, and ‘Border Visions’ spotlights five female artists.

Community

6 things to know — Richmond opens tiny house village for unhoused youths

by David Mills Sept. 25, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Sept. 24, 2026, 12:49 p.m.

Also: A fundraiser for a Hercules family after a father’s death; help support wild food systems restoration; Richmond’s first accessible community garden opens.

Events

7 things to do in Richmond this week

by David Mills Sept. 24, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Sept. 23, 2026, 12:50 p.m.

Highlights include: Richmond’s working waterfront opens to the public for Ports Day, the Richmond Annex neighborhood turns 100 and a tacos and tequila fundraiser benefits local youths.

Events

7 things to do in Richmond this week

by David Mills Sept. 17, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Sept. 16, 2026, 3:51 p.m.

Highlights: Beaufunk headlines final Music on the Main concert of the summer, California Coastal Cleanup Day brings volunteers to Richmond shorelines, a chance to spruce up the Miraflores Greenbelt.

Community

5 things to know — CalKIDS launches Scholarship Month, mayoral debates, transit forum

by David Mills Sept. 11, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Sept. 11, 2026, 8:32 a.m.

Also: Two debates are set for Richmond’s mayoral candidates; a West County Forum luncheon tackles AC Transit and BART issues; the local food bank receives $50,000.