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Posted in2026 Election
Some San Pablo voters received ballots that were missing local races
Idle Wheels Mobile Home Park residents and others are being told to go to a polling place if they want to vote in local races, including San Pablo City Council.
Posted in2026 Election
Richmond election results: Mayor, Measures Q and V, Prop. RTM and more
Follow live results and learn more about the Richmond and Contra Costa County races. This post will be updated as ballots are counted.
Posted in2026 Election
Update: Measure RTM transit tax appears to be winning across five counties
In early returns late Tuesday night, the measure to fund transit agencies was winning.
Posted inPublic Safety
Police arrest 18-year-old in death of San Pablo man
Luis “Luigi” Ramirez of San Pablo was found dead inside his car on 16th Street in San Pablo Sunday afternoon.
Posted in2026 Election
Update: Feds told Contra Costa it has to verify 400 alleged ‘noncitizen’ ballots before counting them
A federal district court hearing on Tuesday will consider the Department of Justice’s demands that California elections offices verify 20,000 “noncitizen” ballots.
Posted inCommunity
Photos: No Kings groups host get-out-the-vote rallies in Richmond and nearby
Their goal was to encourage residents to register to vote by today’s deadline and to cast their ballots now.
Posted inCommunity
No Kings voter turnout rallies planned for Saturday in Richmond
Several local rallies are planned in Richmond and west Contra Costa County, with other events scheduled across the East Bay.
Posted in2026 Election
Watch a recording of Richmond mayoral candidate forum
Get prepared for Richmond’s Nov. 3 election by watching Richmondside’s moderated mayoral candidate forum.
Posted in2026 Election
Foro de candidatos a la alcaldÃa de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre
Haga preguntas y escuche a los candidatos a alcalde en el foro de candidatos de Richmondside.
Posted in2026 Election
Richmond mayoral forum: Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez will square off Oct. 1
Ask questions and hear from the candidates for mayor at Richmondside’s candidate forum.
Posted inSchools
Updated Q&A about the Kennedy High closure and PCE testing
What is PCE? Are students safe? When can we expect test results? Answers from the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control.
Posted inCommunity
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks
The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed during its fireworks show, so the Richmond bridge will serve as a detour.
Posted inPublic Safety
PG&E warns customers of a new scam involving QR codes
Victims, including 278 Contra Costa households, have lost more than $211,000 so far this year.
Posted inCommunity
Heat advisory in effect tonight and through Friday
Some parts of west Contra Costa could see temps in the 90s, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted in2026 Election
Voters elect person who decides Chevron’s taxes and a new clerk-recorder and assessor
According to unofficial results, it appears that the county’s new assessor is Vince Robb, and the new clerk-recorder is Kristin Connelly.
Posted in2026 Election
June 2 primary election results: Richmond, Contra Costa County, state and federal races
These are the final official primary election results issued by Contra Costa County on June 25.
Posted in2026 Election
5 things to know about June 2 primary election
From voting by mail to finding a polling place on Election Day, here’s everything you need to know to cast a ballot.
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Richmond City Council election: Meet the District 4 candidates Wednesday
Richmondside’s third and final city council candidate forum is Wednesday. Here’s how to RSVP.
Posted in2026 Election
Update: Richmond City Council D3 election forum: Watch what happened
Get prepared to vote in Richmond’s June 2 primary by watching the District 3 city council candidate forum and community Q&A.
