Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo party is Sunday; Small Business Week events; and a contest to reimagine Rosie the Riveter logo.
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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8 things to do in Richmond this week
Apply for e-bike rebates; help Richmond’s RYSE youth center; Masquers Playhouse season opens with “Other Desert Cities.”
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Contra Costa County patients could suffer if federal healthcare funding is cut
Busy free medical clinics that rely on Medi-Cal, such as West County Health in San Pablo, could be severely impacted, officials say.
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7 things to do in Richmond this week and beyond
EPA hosting Heckathorn Superfund site meeting, Cinco de Mayo party is May 4, free state park passes.
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11 things to do in Richmond this week
Spring egg hunts, sign ups for summer art camp for kids; income tax filing deadline.
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8 things to do in Richmond this week
Local Hands Off political protests are Saturday; Monday’s Giants game supports Richmond libraries.
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USDA budget cuts threaten farm-to-school supply chain
Farmers are worried while school and food bank officials fear they won’t get enough healthy produce.
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7 things to do this week in Richmond
Plus: Sign kids up for spring and summer camps, city budget workshops, Chamber of Commerce open house.
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6 things to do in Richmond this week
Plus: This weekend’s musical lineup and more things to know and do for March and April.
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13 things to do in Richmond this week
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, see the total lunar eclipse, attend PG&E wildfire danger town hall.
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Contra Costa food bank worried budget cuts could be ‘devastating’
The organization vows to continue giving food to all who need it but says it would be lesser amounts and possibly of reduced quality.
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12 things to do and know in Richmond
Coming up: Free pet vaccine clinic, blood drive for people with sickle cell disease and a new deadline for WCCUSD’s superintendent survey.
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Rheem Creek restoration expected to reduce flooding in Richmond neighborhood
Urban stream that wreaked havoc in Rollingwood area now flows peacefully through a small canyon, newly planted with native species.
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10 things to know and do in Richmond this week
Our weekly round-up of things to do and know in Richmond includes: coastal preservation grants, a half-marathon, spring art classes.
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11 things to do in Richmond
Events this weekend include early showings of Salesforce Tower film, a Black History month celebration and an interfaith immigration vigil.
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10 things to know and do in Richmond
Give input on proposed bike lane improvements, celebrate Valentine’s Day with a love-themed concert, vigil for immigrant families.
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Hilltop Mall to become homes, shops, restaurants, parks
After a two-year process, Richmond expects to hold public hearings and adopt a final plan this spring, officials said.
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Richmond Chamber disbands political committee, new director says; focus is mission
With interim executive director Vernon Whitmore at the helm, Richmond Chamber of Commerce hopes to up lagging membership with advocacy push.
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8 Richmond events for Valentine’s Day and Black History Month
Other things to know and do this week: Carlson Boulevard traffic meeting, sign up for a Richmond half marathon, make murals for tiny houses.
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What’s Up: All WCCUSD students can now get two free meals a day
Things to do in Richmond: Biking, birdwatching, civic cultural celebrations and arts events.
