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Published September 15Felicia ‘Opi’ Freeney, daughter of Bayview and juvenile justice advocate, dies at 22
Freeney shared her own experiences as an incarcerated young person in the fight to shutter juvenile hall Felicia ‘Opi’ Freeney, daughter of Bayview and juvenile justice advocate, dies at 22
City of Pinole
Published September 15City Breaks Ground on Road Rehabilitation
The City of Pinole is proud to launch the Pavement Rehabilitation Project — an important milestone in the City’s ongoing […]
Richmondside
Published September 15A new clinic is helping Richmond immigrants navigate the legal complexities of asylum
A new clinic is helping Richmond immigrants navigate the legal complexities of asylum Two Berkeley nonprofits started a pilot project this year to fill a crucial service gap for refugees and newcomers who've survived violence.
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 15Board of Supervisors Meeting: Watch Live
The meeting will be accessible in person, via television, and live streaming to all members of the public.
Richmondside
Published September 15Richmond considers switching from Flock to a different surveillance firm
Richmond considers switching from Flock to a different surveillance firm The city council on Tuesday will also consider banning data centers, of which there are none in Richmond, and will discuss the $550 million Chevron settlement.
Richmondside
Published September 14Incoming WCCUSD board member said teachers strike inspired her to run
Incoming WCCUSD board member said teachers strike inspired her to run Political newcomer Caitlin Garibaldi was uncontested for Area 5. Area 4’s Demetrio Gonzalez-Hoy returns for a third term committed to improving student performance and increasing enrollment and attendance.
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 14Richmond Tiny House Village Farm & Garden Set to Open Gates on Sept. 26
OAKLAND POST — “It’s going to be a real celebration of hope and what we can do together when we come together to do something to care for the least of us,” Hindman said. “The grand opening program is youth-led, so that will be, and the ribbon cutting will be youth-led, so it’s…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 14Community Feedback at Chevron Richmond Town Halls Drives Changes
OAKLAND POST — Over the past two years, public input has produced changes across transparency, communication, safety, and local funding. To improve transparency, Chevron Richmond expanded public air monitoring access with downloadable records and quarterly reports, updated their…
Richmondside
Published September 11Students are suffering in sweltering classrooms, WCCUSD teachers say
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.
Richmondside
Published September 11Pinole’s Ristorante Due Rose announces final days, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more closures
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.
Richmondside
Published September 115 things to know — CalKIDS launches Scholarship Month, mayoral debates, transit forum
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.
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 11Update on Board of Supervisors Meeting
The meeting will be accessible in person, via television, and live streaming to all members of the public.