A San Francisco-based nonprofit agreed to buy the former race track for $175 million and transfer it to the East Bay Regional Park District, creating a huge new shoreline park.
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Your Christmas weather forecast: Rain, more rain and some wind
Atmospheric river comes bearing gifts to the Bay Area, including possible flash flooding and damaging winds across the East Bay.
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The wet season is ending. Did Richmond get enough rain?
This winter was slightly drier than average in the East Bay and the Sierra Nevada watershed we draw our water from. But we’re a long way from drought conditions.
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AP: Jovanka Beckles loses state Senate race to Jesse Arreguín
Jesse Arreguín defeated RPA-backed Jovanka Beckles, a former Richmond City Council member.
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Election 2024: Jesse Arreguín leads Jovanka Beckles in state Senate race
Arreguín drew support from establishment Democrats such as Gov. Gavin Newsom, while Beckles championed an endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Meet state Senate D7 candidates Jesse Arreguín and Jovanka Beckles
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and former Richmond City Council member Jovanka Beckles differ on progressive topics.
