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Richmondside
Published September 09San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures
San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures Long-running Oakland restaurants The Coffee Mill, Home of Chicken and Waffles and Pagarung Thai Cuisine also closed.
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 09Heat Safety Tips
Stay safe and hydrated as warm temperatures continue in Contra Costa County. View heat safety tips and more here.
Mission Local
Published September 09A Richmond nonprofit served neighbors for 46 years. SFUSD almost took away its land.
The nonprofit managed to stay off SFUSD’s list of sites for development for now. Still, fear of displacement looms large. A Richmond nonprofit served neighbors for 46 years. SFUSD almost took away its land.
Richmondside
Published September 09Court-appointed former school superintendent to ensure WCCUSD hires qualified teachers
Court-appointed former school superintendent to ensure WCCUSD hires qualified teachers The appointment is the result of the district losing a lawsuit over its practice of using subs instead of properly credentialed teachers.
Richmondside
Published September 09Foro de candidatos a la alcaldía de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre
Foro de candidatos a la alcaldía de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre Haga preguntas y escuche a los candidatos a alcalde en el foro de candidatos de Richmondside.
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 09DA Investigators Searching for Additional Victims in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Case
Martinez, California – Investigators with the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office are asking the public for help identifying and contacting victims in a years-long human trafficking investigation.
Richmondside
Published September 08Richmond arson suspect pleads innocent in deaths of four family members
Richmond arson suspect pleads innocent in deaths of four family members Sergio Ivan Rivera-Vega made an appearance in Superior Court on Tue., Sept. 8, 2026 on four counts of murder-arson.
Richmondside
Published September 08Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings
Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
City of Pinole
Published September 08Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Until 10 PM THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, expected to be in effect until 10pm Thursday, September 10, […]
Richmondside
Published September 07Richmond mayoral election: Finalists discuss top issues
Richmond mayoral election: Finalists discuss top issues From tensions with the police department to rebranding the city's image, Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez discuss their platforms.
Richmondside
Published September 04Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years
Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Richmondside
Published September 04A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings
A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings Antojitos Caseros by El Cuscatlan, Laderach Switzerland, Broken Dreams, Angela's Eatery, and El Balompie are among the recent restaurant debuts around the…