Coming up: Free pet vaccine clinic, blood drive for people with sickle cell disease and a new deadline for WCCUSD’s superintendent survey.
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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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.
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What’s Up: Richmond Art Center reception for 3 new shows
Other things to do in Richmond: Paint your angst away, WCCUSD enrollment is open, rose workshop.
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Richmond Tennis Association is winning games and hearts
Group founded by Garry Hurlbut, 81, and his wife is enjoying its most successful season yet while cultivating a positive culture of camaraderie.
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What’s Up: Richmond gets $9M to make streets safer
Other things to know and do in Richmond: Two events honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; health and wellness event for Asian-Pacific Island Americans.
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Barnes & Noble turns its last page in El Cerrito on Sunday
Store shelves are nearly empty as sad customers are nabbing books and gifts for 75% off.
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What’s Up: Win prizes for taking a walk; ride an E-bike for free
Also coming soon: Apply for $650K in Chevron grants, community prayer breakfast, new shows opening at Richmond Art Center.
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Newly renovated Dirt World Bike Park a gem for cyclists and an oasis for neighbors
The BMX and dirt bike park along the Richmond Greenway — started and cared for by community volunteers — is giving residents a safe and clean place to have fun.
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What’s Up: Winter plant swap, ‘Carbecue’
Other Richmond events: RYSE spring program for youths, National Violence Townhall, COVID business grants.
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Willie Mae Thomas, one of the few surviving Rosie the Riveters, has died
Willie (Willa) Mae Thomas, one of the original Richmond shipyard workers, died on Dec. 11, 2024, her 100th birthday.
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What’s Up: Friday is final free ferry ride day
Other Richmond things to do: Bricks for free, bridge toll increasing, bats at the library.
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Local residents craft quilt, cookbook to counter divisiveness
The community project was the brainchild of the Richmond Public Library where the quilt will be on display, and the cookbook can be borrowed.
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What’s up: It’s going to ‘snow’ in Richmond next week
Other Richmond area things to do: Community cookbook unveiling, winter break day camps for kids, ugly sweater contest.
