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Kari Hulac is the Editor-in-Chief of Richmondside.
What I cover: As Editor-in-Chief, I oversee all Richmondside's journalism.
My background: A Bay Area resident for most of my life, and an East Bay reporter and editor for 13 years, I have worn many hats in a journalism career spanning more than 20 years. I held several editorial leadership positions at the Bay Area News Group between 1997 and 2010, including editor of The (Hayward) Daily Review and features editor of The Oakland Tribune. I was a senior editor based in the East Bay at local online news network Patch, and a fill-in breaking news editor at Bay City News.
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Photos: These (costumed) dogs wish you Happy Halloween from Point Isabel
The Point Isabel Dog Owners Barktoberfest celebration is a reminder of how the Richmond park came to be in 1985.
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Richmond election roundup: A quick guide to local races
From voting by mail to finding a polling place near you on Election Day, here’s everything you need to know to cast a ballot.
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Annie’s Annuals fans share photos of their gardens
As a tribute to the many East Bay gardens made possible by Annie’s Annuals, which abruptly closed on Oct. 3, we collected photos from readers for a virtual gallery.
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D5 Richmond City Council forum is tonight
The third and final Richmondside co-sponsored meet-the-candidates night is tonight, Tue. Oct. 8.
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Annie’s Annuals suddenly closes
East Bay gardeners shocked to discover Richmond nursery ceased operating Thursday after decades of beautifying countless East Bay gardens with native plants.
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D5 Richmond City Council candidates will answer your questions Oct. 8
The election forum is the third in a series co-hosted by Richmondside in an effort to help voters make more informed decisions in the Nov. 5 General Election.
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WCCUSD superintendent announces retirement
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Chris Hurst is leaving the district in December, following a flurry of issues including a school closure and a civil rights lawsuit.
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UPDATE: Excessive heat warning extended through Thursday
Richmond is experiencing hotter-than-average temperatures this week — with a high of 94 expected today. Tomorrow may be cooler with a high of 86.
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Meet your District 6 Richmond City Council candidates tonight
Meet Richmond City Council District 6 candidates Shawn Dunning and Claudia Jimenez at a forum tonight.
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Ask D6 Richmond City Council candidates your questions Sept. 30
Richmond City Council candidates Shawn Dunning and Claudia Jimenez will share their platforms and answer questions at a Sept. 30 election forum.
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Savers thrift store opening at San Pablo Towne Center
Looking for secondhand treasures or an affordable Halloween costume? Savers is expected to open Thursday in San Pablo.
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1st Richmondside City Council election forum is tonight
Prepare to vote in the Nov. 5 election by attending our candidate nights, starting with District 1. Ask questions and get informed about Richmond issues.
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We’re co-hosting Richmond City Council candidate forums
Prepare to vote in the Nov. 5 election by attending our candidate nights, starting with District 1. Ask questions and get informed about Richmond issues.
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Left for dead: It’s a scramble to save growing numbers of abandoned, abused animals
With Contra Costa Animal Services full and Jelly’s in San Pablo losing its lease, Richmond area volunteers say they’re in crisis mode.
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School board refuses to adopt 2024-25 budgetÂ
West Contra Costa Unified School District board says district didn’t adequately explain progress on $64 million in spending on programs for high-needs students.
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How Richmondside approaches public safety reporting
Rather than focus on individual crimes, we explore their underlying causes and provide explanatory and accountability reporting.
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How to get the most out of Richmondside
We launched this news site to serve Richmond. Here’s how to use it to stay informed, get in touch and share ideas.
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How we’re using community feedback to guide our reporting
We took what we heard from hundreds of Richmond residents and created a set of founding newsroom values.
