Students are suffering in sweltering classrooms, WCCUSD teachers say
Teachers say classroom temperatures reached 80 degrees or higher during the recent heat wave. A survey found that 24 schools need upgrades to keep the temperatures under 76 degrees.
Pinole’s Ristorante Due Rose announces final days, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
5 things to know — CalKIDS launches Scholarship Month, mayoral debates, transit forum
Also: Two debates are set for Richmond’s mayoral candidates; a West County Forum luncheon tackles AC Transit and BART issues; the local food bank receives $50,000.
Cal Fire cancels prescribed Angel Island burns due to air quality
Controlled fires for Wednesday and Thursday were called off after Tuesday’s smoky skies. A heat advisory is in effect until Thursday night.
Richmond woman charged with attempted murder of 8 police officers during mental health crisis call
The suspect, who police say injured one officer, is expected to be arraigned this afternoon.
9 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: Fiestas Patrias Parade marches through Richmond; NIAD fashion on the runway; 50th Solano Stroll.
A Richmond resident’s week-long saga in ICE detention
When Sergio Chapparo, a Berkeley restaurant manager, was detained at the Oakland Airport, friends, family and coworkers rallied to track him down and fight for his release.
San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures
Long-running Oakland restaurants The Coffee Mill, Home of Chicken and Waffles and Pagarung Thai Cuisine also closed.
Court-appointed former school superintendent to ensure WCCUSD hires qualified teachers
The appointment is the result of the district losing a lawsuit over its practice of using subs instead of properly credentialed teachers.
Foro de candidatos a la alcaldÃa de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre
Haga preguntas y escuche a los candidatos a alcalde en el foro de candidatos de Richmondside.
Richmond arson suspect pleads innocent in deaths of four family members
Sergio Ivan Rivera-Vega made an appearance in Superior Court on Tue., Sept. 8, 2026 on four counts of murder-arson.
Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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