Richmond council rejects mayor’s pick for police oversight commission
Some are concerned that Reimagine Richmond, a police-reform group, is stacking the commission. Others say the group is being unfairly singled out.
Lao Garden goes dark, and more East Bay restaurant closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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.
Residents could weigh in on Chevron settlement spending as early as January
The Richmond City Council approved a contract with Dalberg Consulting to lead on the community engagement work, more than two years after the city reached its historic $550 million agreement with the oil company.
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.
New Turkish cafe, Japanese BBQ, Korean and Italian options among East Bay restaurant openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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.
Burger, pizza, pastry and Mexican spots shutter in October
Oh G Burger, Seniore’s, Nabolom, and Taqueria Mi Familia were among the recent East Bay restaurant closures.
Student test scores rise across WCCUSD schools
While still below state standards, the trend is encouraging, officials say. Career and college preparedness improved and there were fewer suspensions and higher grad rates.
Ahmad Anderson concedes to Claudia Jimenez in Richmond mayoral election
The progressive-backed Jimenez holds a double-digit lead over Ahmad Anderson as of Tuesday’s Contra Costa County election results update.
El Cerrito Supply Co. now open, plus new ramen and seafood boil options and more October restaurant debuts
Ramen Yama in San Pablo and Lemon Crab in Richmond are a couple of the recent East Bay openings.
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