From Richmond to Italy: Tiffany Conway makes her mark at Florence art biennale
The Richmond native was the only Black woman representing the United States at the international art gathering — and one of just six Black artists at the show.
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.
Meet Your Neighbor: 9 Richmonders we introduced you to in 2025
Feeling disconnected from what’s going on in Richmond? In our Meet Your Neighbor series this year, we introduced you to nine local residents.
First measles case in Contra Costa County since 2023
County health officials say visitors to a Walnut Creek shopping area and a Kaiser ER could have been exposed this month.
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.
UPDATE: Person of interest in IHOP death shoots self at San Pablo police station
San Pablo police said the man approached officers, who couldn’t understand him, and a few minutes later he shot himself in their parking lot.
Richmond bridge replacing toll plaza with a fast way to pay
Bay Area bridge tolls will go up starting Jan. 1, while the Richmond-San Rafael span will be the first to get new toll-collecting equipment.
Richmond’s Open Air Coffee shutters
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
12 things to do in Richmond through Jan. 7
Highlights include: Kwanzaa celebrations, things to do on New Year’s Eve and free soccer camps.
Dozens of elected officials ask Richmond mayor to ‘repair the harm’ or resign
Meanwhile, a San Pablo rabbi responds to Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s controversial comments, saying, “For light over darkness,” they’re establishing a new home in the heart of Richmond.
New Korean spot debuts in El Sobrante, a sandwich joint opens in Pinole, and more restaurant openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
The top 12 East Bay food stories of 2025
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
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