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How do you know if the trades people advertising on Nextdoor are reliable? Some local residents found out the hard way.
23/12/2024

How do you know if the trades people advertising on Nextdoor are reliable? Some local residents found out the hard way.

Several East Bay Nextdoor users have shared stories of financial losses across the online forum after hiring Arturo Negrete Cardenas.

Still buying holiday gifts? Richmond's small businesses have you covered. This is one of the biggest sales days of the y...
21/12/2024

Still buying holiday gifts? Richmond's small businesses have you covered. This is one of the biggest sales days of the year for merchants.

On Super Saturday alone, as this Saturday before Christmas is called, the Retail Federation expects about 157 million consumers will shop.

Point Molate has been a contentious issue in Richmond for decades. The controversy continues as it moves closer to becom...
21/12/2024

Point Molate has been a contentious issue in Richmond for decades. The controversy continues as it moves closer to becoming a park.

A state grant enables East Bay Regional Park District to launch Point Molate plan, but Guidiville Rancheria see it as a land grab.

Last in a two-part series: A Richmond Confidential analysis shows that at 12 schools, the majority of students met or ex...
20/12/2024

Last in a two-part series: A Richmond Confidential analysis shows that at 12 schools, the majority of students met or exceeded state expectations in both subjects. However, 16 schools scored over 90% below standards in math and English language arts.

The majority of WCCUSD students did not meet state standards on the CAASPP standardized test last school year.

The first in Richmond Confidential's two-part series examining student data looks at WCCUSD's big enrollment drop.
19/12/2024

The first in Richmond Confidential's two-part series examining student data looks at WCCUSD's big enrollment drop.

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is losing students, and state funding, to charter schools at an alarming rate.

It's called guaranteed income, but how will the Contra Costa County supervisors decide who gets it?
19/12/2024

It's called guaranteed income, but how will the Contra Costa County supervisors decide who gets it?

Beginning next year, Contra Costa County will pilot a county-funded guaranteed-income program, placing up to $1,000 monthly in the hands of residents — no strings attached.

With the election results certified, see the vote breakdown for Richmond races and state propositions.
18/12/2024

With the election results certified, see the vote breakdown for Richmond races and state propositions.

Contra Costa County certified the 2024 election counts on Dec. 5., showing voter turnout at 72%. Here's how Richmond voted.

What will the priorities be for the new El Cerrito City Council?
17/12/2024

What will the priorities be for the new El Cerrito City Council?

El Cerrito will swear in two new City Council members and an incumbent on Tuesday, while saying goodbye to the mayor and a longtime member.

Since the pandemic, the beauty industry has grown, and it is projected to keep doing so. A new beauty school in Richmond...
15/12/2024

Since the pandemic, the beauty industry has grown, and it is projected to keep doing so. A new beauty school in Richmond will contribute to the supply of stylists trying to meet that demand.

The beauty business is undergoing a boom, and Richmond soon will have a school to train the growing number of aspiring stylists.

The pilot project has run its course, which means a decision will soon be made about the bike lane on the Richmond San R...
12/12/2024

The pilot project has run its course, which means a decision will soon be made about the bike lane on the Richmond San Rafael Bridge.

A pilot project giving cyclists and pedestrians 24/7 access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge may be ending with a reduction in days.

Food vendors wonder where the customers are, months after Richmond set up a special spot for their kitchens.
10/12/2024

Food vendors wonder where the customers are, months after Richmond set up a special spot for their kitchens.

Food sellers are hoping business soon picks up, after months of low volume at Richmond's new Mobile Vendor Plaza.

Did you get to the Holiday Arts Festival on Sunday? If not, here's what you missed.
09/12/2024

Did you get to the Holiday Arts Festival on Sunday? If not, here's what you missed.

The Richmond Art Center gives artists and artisans a market to sell their work during the annual Holiday Art Festival.

Check out the Richmond Art Center on Sunday, just in time for your holiday gift-giving.
07/12/2024

Check out the Richmond Art Center on Sunday, just in time for your holiday gift-giving.

Are you in the market for holiday gifts or fun? The Richmond Art Center may have what you're looking for on Sunday

This art studio is for kids from ages 2-5. Its founder believes art can be a powerful tool in a child's development: “I ...
06/12/2024

This art studio is for kids from ages 2-5. Its founder believes art can be a powerful tool in a child's development: “I found art — in particular, painting — to be a safe space for me and a place for me to build confidence."

Children's Art Studio provides free bilingual English and Spanish art classes to young children, ages 2 to 5 years old, in Richmond.

California cities have to have a climate adaptation plan in place n the next 10 years, as sea level rises. Richmond has ...
29/11/2024

California cities have to have a climate adaptation plan in place n the next 10 years, as sea level rises. Richmond has already started working on it.

Richmond will begin developing its Sea Level Rise Adaptation and Resiliency Plan to address the risks of rising sea levels.

“The community looks forward to this event every year,” said Rose Russell, program director at the Rescue Mission’s Cent...
27/11/2024

“The community looks forward to this event every year,” said Rose Russell, program director at the Rescue Mission’s Center for Women and Children. “By August, we’re already getting calls from people asking if we are doing the turkey giveaway.”

Hundreds of people gathered under a gray sky in Richmond Tuesday for the annual turkey giveaway by Bay Area Rescue Mission.

Miss the tree-lighting ceremony at Memorial Auditorium this week? We've got you covered.
22/11/2024

Miss the tree-lighting ceremony at Memorial Auditorium this week? We've got you covered.

Richmond Memorial Auditorium transformed Wednesday into a festive wonderland for the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting.

Will the new year bring a new job for you? If you're looking for one, Memorial Auditorium is the place to be tomorrow.
20/11/2024

Will the new year bring a new job for you? If you're looking for one, Memorial Auditorium is the place to be tomorrow.

Job seekers will have a chance to talk to prospective employers and hear about educational opportunities, a Richmond's annual career fair.

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