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Published 23 hours agoPinole’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 18 hours agoStudents 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 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.
Richmondside
Published September 10Cal Fire cancels prescribed Angel Island burns due to air quality
Cal Fire cancels prescribed Angel Island burns due to air quality Controlled fires for Wednesday and Thursday were called off after Tuesday's smoky skies. A heat advisory is in effect until Thursday night.
Richmondside
Published September 10Richmond woman charged with attempted murder of 8 police officers during mental health crisis call
Richmond woman charged with attempted murder of 8 police officers during mental health crisis call The suspect, who police say injured one officer, is expected to be arraigned this afternoon.
Richmondside
Published September 109 things to do in Richmond this week
9 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include: Fiestas Patrias Parade marches through Richmond; NIAD fashion on the runway; 50th Solano Stroll.
Richmondside
Published September 09A Richmond resident’s week-long saga in ICE detention
A Richmond resident’s week-long saga in ICE detention When Sergio Chapparo, a Berkeley restaurant manager, was detained at the Oakland Airport, friends, family and coworkers rallied to track him down and fight for his release.
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.
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.