5 things to know this week — Should Richmond bridge always offer bike and pedestrian access?
Also: Holiday gift giving for families with cancer; State has $175 to give away to any child born after 7/1/22; free performing art school for youths.
6 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A Masquers “Christmas Carol”/”Sherlock Holmes mash-up; Richmond bridge bike ride; a Point San Pablo history talk for foodies.
Private ranch near San Pablo Creek Watershed eyed for purchase by land trust
The John Muir Land Trust is trying to raise $7 million to buy the 116-acre Johnson Ranch near Grizzly Peak Boulevard and open its panoramic views to the public.
Richmond’s largest public artwork finally has a plaque — 45 years later
Renowned artist Jacques Overhoff completed the 240-ton auto mall sculpture “Torque” in 1981. For the first time there is a sign crediting him and explaining the work.
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Cruising, dining and grooving in Richmond with radio DJ Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela
Varela, one of the Bay Area’s most recognizable radio voices, and a true man-about-town, has a special affinity for Richmond.
Chevron says nearly 34,000 pounds of hydrogen sulfide escaped during smelly leak last month
The refinery must now analyze what went wrong and could face fines for the release, which occurred over a 42-hour period last month.
8 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: Salesian club fundraiser, GRIP’s annual Harmony Walk and Veterans Day events.
Sutter abandons plan to build an Emeryville hospital to replace Alta Bates
If Alta Bates closes before a new hospital is built, Richmond Kaiser will be the only full-service facility between Oakland and Solano County.
6 things to know in Richmond — Safeway closing bread plant, train meeting and more
Also: Health officials warn of phone scam; do you know a Humanitarian of the Year?
6 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: Fall and Halloween activities; Richmond Art Center winter class registration opens.
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