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Published September 24Robert I. Schroder Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Public Works will begin work on the Robert I. Schroder Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation project on Mon. 10/5 - Thur., 12/31/26, from 9:00 pm - 5:00 am, Sun. - Thur. Expect 10 min. delays on Treat Blvd & detours on the Iron Horse Trail during construction.
Richmondside
Published September 24Celebrate the Richmond Annex centennial with a local organic food guru
Celebrate the Richmond Annex centennial with a local organic food guru Bob Gerner, the Natural Grocery founder, grew up in the Annex. He became a tofu burger pioneer — and helped build the non-GMO movement.
Richmondside
Published September 24Update: ‘Slow down,’ family pleads after Richmond man, 65, killed on 23rd Street
Update: ‘Slow down,’ family pleads after Richmond man, 65, killed on 23rd Street Douglas Vargas had lived in the neighborhood for about 20 years and walked it most mornings, his niece said. He is the second pedestrian killed on Richmond's 23rd Street in about a month.
Richmondside
Published September 247 things to do in Richmond this week
7 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include: Richmond's working waterfront opens to the public for Ports Day, the Richmond Annex neighborhood turns 100 and a tacos and tequila fundraiser benefits local youths.
Richmondside
Published September 23City council wants proof that license-plate readers solve crimes
City council wants proof that license-plate readers solve crimes City staff will compile Flock camera data for review while police warn that this delay could leave them without working cameras by the end of the year.
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 23Springbrook Road Culvert and Sinkhole Repair Project
Public Works will begin construction of the Springbrook Rd Culvert & Sinkhole Repair project on Thurs, 10/1 - Mon. 11/30/26, from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri. Springbrook Rd will be closed to through traffic during working hours. Detours will be in place.
Richmondside
Published September 23Update: LifeLong doctors will strike on Monday
Update: LifeLong doctors will strike on Monday Pay remains the main outstanding issue as doctors describe unmanageable situations such as signing death certificates for patients they’ve never treated.
East Bay Express
Published September 22Richmond faces 60 years of DDT
On Sept. 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its current plan for a major cleanup of Richmond’s highly contaminated United Heckathorn site. But controversy is inevitable, because the plan does not correspond with the cleanup proposal put forward by a…
Richmondside
Published September 22Mayoral candidates trade jabs over police, Flock and Chevron in first debate of election season
Mayoral candidates trade jabs over police, Flock and Chevron in first debate of election season Attendees packed the city council chambers to see Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez face off at the League of Women Voters forum.
Richmondside
Published September 22Top Dog opens latest location, plus a fresh option for sushi in Albany, and more openings
Top Dog opens latest location, plus a fresh option for sushi in Albany, and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Richmondside
Published September 22Cancer risk from Chevron is ‘significant’ in Point Richmond, air district says
Cancer risk from Chevron is ‘significant’ in Point Richmond, air district says Emissions are reportedly 3.5 times the level requiring correction. Chevron will be given a set time period to fix it, officials said at a public forum discussing the new health risk report.
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 22Report on DA Investigation into Death of Brentwood Woman Released
Martinez, California -- The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office issued findings from its investigation into the death of Yolanda Bustos Ramirez, 72, on October 3rd, 2025, six days after an encounter with Brentwood police.