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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.
Richmondside
Published September 22EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid Heckathorn Superfund site of dangerous chemicals
EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid Heckathorn Superfund site of dangerous chemicals But Richmond residents who've long advocated for a more extensive cleanup say the government's plan is vulnerable to sea level rise and ultimately falls short.
Richmondside
Published September 21A ‘super’ El Niño is here. What does it mean for the Bay Area?
A ‘super’ El Niño is here. What does it mean for the Bay Area? The governor declared an emergency to prepare for storm surges and king tides, and some Richmond neighbors are getting together this weekend to practice their preparedness.
Richmondside
Published September 21Happy Birthday, Myrtle Braxton. At 99 this Richmond volunteer hasn’t slowed down a bit
Happy Birthday, Myrtle Braxton. At 99 this Richmond volunteer hasn’t slowed down a bit For more than five decades the Laurel Park neighborhood resident has served on more boards and committees than most residents have ever heard of.
Cardinal News
Published September 19The Danville animal shelter implemented some recommendations made in a 2021 assessment, and declined others
The city plans to conduct a broader assessment of animal welfare services, including the shelter, which was last assessed in 2021.
Richmondside
Published September 18Puerto Rican Street Cuisine closed following fire, Daruma Sushi changing hands, and more closures
Puerto Rican Street Cuisine closed following fire, Daruma Sushi changing hands, and more closures A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Richmondside
Published September 18Richmond’s pick for interim city manager has done the job in a dozen cities
Richmond’s pick for interim city manager has done the job in a dozen cities Mark Scott, who has been a permanent or interim city manager in numerous Southern California cities, has experience in pension issues and budget turnarounds.
Richmondside
Published September 18The musical lives of Point Richmond’s Susie Davis: Accordionist, piano teacher, Sheila E keyboardist
The musical lives of Point Richmond’s Susie Davis: Accordionist, piano teacher, Sheila E keyboardist From performing with the likes of the late Prince or Mick Jagger to giving lessons to local kids, Susie Davis has stories to tell.
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 18Save the Date: Annual Veterans Day Celebration
Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors will honor veterans at the Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 3 at 11 a.m.
Richmondside
Published September 17Richmond’s Chevron settlement money could dwindle if city keeps overspending, finance staff warns
Richmond’s Chevron settlement money could dwindle if city keeps overspending, finance staff warns The Richmond City Council rejected a proposal to postpone the settlement community engagement process.