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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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9 things to do in Richmond this week
Things to do in Richmond include: Rosie the Riveter 25th anniversary event, Lucas Park cleanup, tool library survey.
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If a big disaster strikes and 911 can’t help, a neighbor could save your life
Richmond’s Community Emergency Response Team program trains residents how to respond in scenarios including fires, earthquakes or tsunamis.
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9 things to do in Richmond and nearby this week
In this week’s What’s Up column: WCCUSD budget hearing, Pride party, Parchester Village mural celebration.
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7 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights of this week’s What’s Up column: An update on the city’s fireworks problem, a community greenbelt cleanup, and an open water swim to commemorate Rosie the Riveter shipbuilders.
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12 things to do in Richmond this week and beyond
In this week’s What’s Up: Second Superfund site meeting, audio tour of Red Oak ship, rabbit rescue open house.
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New Hillcrest Baptist pastor hopes to grow congregation of 82-year-old church
The Rev. Curtis Flemming assumes post at El Sobrante church after passing of longtime leader.
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11 things to do in Richmond this week
Some highlights of this week’s What’s Up column include: Mother’s Day is Sunday, Chevron public meeting, take a ferry to Giants games this summer.
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Things to do in Richmond through September
Things to do in Richmond this summer include Point Richmond’s popular concert series, the city’s Pride Day celebration, outdoor family movie nights and summer art and activity camps.
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7 things to do in Richmond this week
Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo party is Sunday; Small Business Week events; and a contest to reimagine Rosie the Riveter logo.
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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.
