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Capt. Jane Andreotti Appointed Interim Director of Animal Services
Capt. Jane Andreotti was appointed as Contra Costa County’s interim Animal Services director during a special meeting of the County…
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Charles Gerard Sails into Richmond as New Port Director
The City of Richmond has welcomed its new Port Director Charles Gerard, whose first day on the job was Mon.,…
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Contra Costa College Student Earns Spot in NASA Simulation
“NCAS inspires community college students to advance in STEM fields, and it also opens doors for future careers at NASA,”…
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GoFundMe Launched After Domestic Violence Slaying of Richmond Mom
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the 7-year-old son of a Richmond woman who was fatally shot at her…
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Free Hazardous Waste, Mattress Drop-Off Event Coming to Richmond
Residents of West Contra Costa County are encouraged to take advantage of a free one-day household hazardous waste and mattress…
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Change Coming to Bi-Monthly Food Distribution at Richmond Civic Center
The local food bank’s bi-monthly distributions at Richmond Civic Center will transition from drive-up to walk-up services starting on Oct.…
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Councilmember Seeks Plan for Former Pullman Porters’ Hotel Damaged in Fire
Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson is planning to hold a community meeting in the next few weeks to discuss possible…
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to Induct Pitchers Mike Norris, Vida Blue
Mike Norris and the late Vida Blue, baseball legends who are also both known for supporting youth athletes in the…
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Richmond Admirals Capture Titles at ‘Ultimate’ World Series in Reno
Two Richmond teams are celebrating great wins in the “Ultimate” World Series end-of-season tournament in Reno, Nevada that finished on…
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Richmond Hosting No-Cost Home Solar Program Workshop
The Richmond City Manager’s Office Economic Development Department in partnership with GRID Alternatives will host their annual workshop regarding the…
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Over/Underpasses Proposed for Parchester Village and Point Richmond
Richmond City Councilmember Cesar Zepeda has identified possible federal funding for the construction of either overpasses or underpasses needed near…
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Sculpture Planned for John F. Kennedy Park in Richmond
The Richmond Arts and Culture Commission (RACC) and the Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC), is recommending the City Council approve…
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LPS-Richmond Seniors Network with Adult Professionals at Inaugural Event
Leadership Public Schools in Richmond (LPS-Richmond) recently took a new step to prepare its students for adult life by holding…
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Police Seek Public’s Help in Solving Murder of Richmond Woman
The Richmond Police Department is assisting the Vallejo Police Department in trying to find anyone with information on the murder…
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Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo Festivities to Return After 3-Year Hiatus
Richmond’s 23rd Street Merchants Association is organizing the return of the Cinco de Mayo festival Sunday, May 7 from 10…
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Richmond Residents Invited to Community Meetings on City’s Budget
The City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Environmental and Health Initiatives Division encourages residents to attend Community Budget Meetings hosted by…
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Community Survey Launched for Future of Hilltop Mall Area
Community members are being asked to fill out a brief online survey about what they believe should be developed at…
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Pinole Valley High Student Wins County Poetry Out Loud Competition
The 2023 Contra Costa County Poetry Out Loud event was hosted by Contra Costa County Office of Education and Contra…
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