Get prepared to vote in Richmond’s June 2 primary by watching the District 3 city council candidate forum and community Q&A.
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Photos: About 100 attend Richmond May Day protest
A small crowd in Richmond mirrored other actions throughout the Bay Area and nation on International Workers’ Day to protest the Trump administration.
Posted in2026 Election
What are Richmond residents worried about as primary election approaches?
Richmond residents share their top concerns about the city, including car thefts, potholes and illegal dumping.
Posted in2026 Election
Did you miss the Richmond mayoral candidate forum? Watch the video
Get prepared for Richmond’s June 2 primary election by watching Richmondside’s moderated mayoral candidate forum and community Q&A.
Posted in2026 Election
Deadline to register to vote in June 2 primary election is May 18
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.
Posted in2026 Election
Cómo votar en las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio
Desde votar por correo hasta encontrar un centro de votación cercano el dÃa de las elecciones, aquà tiene todo lo que necesita saber para poder emitir su voto.
Posted inCity
What Richmond voters think about mayoral primary election
Interviews with three voters reveal they’re unfamiliar with the significance of city’s first primary. Their top concerns: Street repairs, safety and jobs.
Posted in2026 Election
Foros electorales de Richmond: Conozca a los candidatos a la alcaldÃa y al Concejo Municipal
Richmondside organizará tres foros antes de las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio. El primero será con los aspirantes a la alcaldÃa el 22 de abril.
Posted inSchools
San Pablo teacher killed in Oakland mass shooting Saturday
Caliber Beta Academy has canceled school on Monday in honor of the slain teacher, 33-year-old Latetia Bobo.
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A State of the Union seat will be left empty for East Bay grandma deported by ICE
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi is protesting ICE’s treatment of Harjit Kaur, 73, who had ties to El Sobrante and Hercules.
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Update: Coastal flood advisory extended; expect chillier weather by Friday
Richmond gets more than an inch of rain within 24 hours as Bay Area cities grapple with switch back to wintery weather.
Posted inPublic Safety
Former WCCUSD coach charged with sexual misconduct was fired in September
A former Kennedy High girls varsity volleyball coach, who worked at several WCCUSD schools, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.
Posted inCommunity
Thousands of Kaiser employees are on strike
The open-ended strike was called by the United Nurses Associations of California, which represents about 31,000 employees. They have accused Kaiser Permanente of squeezing patient care and staffing — a claim the system denies.
Posted inCity
New California laws in effect for 2026
From expanded coverage for in vitro fertilization to preventing sex abuse in schools, here are some of the most noteworthy 2026 laws that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Posted inPublic Safety
Family identifies IHOP homicide victim
The man, identified as Romario Raso Garcia, was killed at about 1:45 p.m. while working in the kitchen of the Hillltop neighborhood restaurant.
Posted inPublic Safety
Two Richmond men shot in San Pablo. 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
Two Richmond men were shot on Rumrill Boulevard in San Pablo, one fatally — the same day that a homicide victim was found at IHOP in Richmond.
Posted inObituaries
Betty Reid Soskin, nation’s oldest park ranger, has died. She was 104
Betty Reid Soskin, one of the nation’s most iconic park rangers, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025.
Posted inSchools
WCCUSD announces Kim Moses to retire, following no-confidence vote
The United Teachers of Richmond on Dec. 10 told the WCCUSD school board that Chief Business Officer Kim Moses underreported projected revenue.
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WCCUSD strike photos: What a community uplifting its schools looks like
The WCCUSD strike became a community-wide movement, drawing thousands to daily rallies to sing, march and speak out in support of striking teachers and Teamsters.
Posted inCommunity
Clipper card upgrade: Transfers discounts plus credit card taps on AC Transit
Next-generation Clipper, or Clipper 2.0, rolls out Tuesday with improved features such as discounted transfers, instant fund availability, and contactless credit or debit card payments.
