A volunteer fundraising effort helped bring the SNIP trailer to local animal shelters to help ease overcrowding.
Author Archives: Zoe Harwood
I'm currently a fall/winter 2025 general assignment intern for Richmondside. Originally from El Sobrante, I moved to Point Richmond and attended college at UC Santa Cruz, where I majored in literature and wrote about arts and culture for City on a Hill Press. I’ve also covered technology for YR Media.
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No Kings protesters rally and march in Richmond and across East Bay
Multiple No Kings protests took place across west Contra Costa County on Sat., March 28. Many attendees were calling for the end of the war in Iran.
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WCCUSD strike: Teachers frustrated district won’t bargain until Tuesday but are hopeful
The strike will continue Tuesday as district, teachers meet to finalize contract details.
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WCCUSD strike: Pickets to continue Friday. No formal offer made after negotiations
About 1,500 supporters gathered this morning at Veterans Memorial Park. At schools, workers formed picket lines and district officials warned against blocking entrances.
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Finding last-minute child care in Richmond is like looking for a unicorn
If you want to honor the WCCUSD teachers strike picket lines and keep your kids home from school, here are a few places you might take them.
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Where to get a free turkey in Richmond
Starting this weekend at least three Richmond nonprofits will give away Thanksgiving turkeys; and food; plus where to get a holiday meal.
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Tired of waiting for EPA’s Superfund site cleanup plan, Richmonders submit their idea
Government shutdown further delays what Richmond residents say has already been slow progress toward a second cleanup of toxic chemicals at United Heckathorn site in Richmond harbor.
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With SNAP benefits in limbo, Contra Costa to give CalFresh recipients food money
County to spend $21M on pre-loaded debit cards while visitors to a soup kitchen say they’re fasting, skipping meals and shopping at Dollar Tree to survive.
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Giving paddles to the people: Rich City Rays says kayaking not just for the wealthy
Richmond-based group teaches environmental advocacy called “kayaktivism” while making water recreation more accessible.
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Are you a Glinda or an Elphaba? Where to find a Halloween costume in Richmond
It’s not too late to deck yourself out as a “Wicked” character, your favorite Fortnite icon, a skibidi toilet or the classic condiment.
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What it’s like to ride the new Richmond-San Rafael bridge bicycle shuttle
The first day of service was quiet with few riders. The shuttle runs during days and times when the bridge bike path is closed.
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Update: About 900 attend No Kings protests in San Pablo, El Sobrante, opposing Trump’s power grab
No Kings protests took place across west Contra Costa County Saturday.
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Hilltop Plaza in Richmond — a ‘sort of’ shopping center in need of a new beginning
Richmonders share some thoughts about the shopping center’s future with city business leaders.
