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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.
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.
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.