Looking for a job? Prospects await at Thursday’s career fair in Richmond
Job seekers will have a chance to talk to prospective employers and hear about educational opportunities, as Richmond hosts its annual career fair from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday at Richmond Memorial Auditorium. About 600 read more…
November 20, 2024
A parklet and a smoker have created an uproar in Point Richmond, where pub owner says the city did an about-face on his permits
The Up & Under Pub & Grill has worked hard to distinguish itself for its smoked meat, pleasant outdoor dining experience and commitment to the community. But the Point Richmond restaurant stands to lose both read more…
November 18, 2024
Orchard for ALL grows roots — and fruit trees — in Richmond’s Iron Triangle
The final crate tapped into place, the truck bed was packed and ready. Inside were all the essentials. Freshly sharpened pruners, a couple of aprons, gloves and sturdy ladders. The checklist was second nature by read more…
November 18, 2024
Marking 90 years of preserving open space: ‘The park district provides residents in the East Bay access to nature close to home.’
The East Bay Regional Park District began during the height of the Great Depression with a ballot measure asking voters to institute a property tax for the purpose of creating a park system. Despite the read more…
November 15, 2024
Chevron working to clean up spill that dumped more than 100 gallons of oil in San Francisco Bay
Chevron says it has contained an oil spill that contaminated the San Francisco Bay at the Richmond Wharf on Thursday, and is working to clean it up. A Chevron employee reported the spill to state read more…
November 15, 2024
New Marina Bay Farmers Market is more than a hit — it’s a ‘home run.’
On a warm Sunday morning in November, Chao Dun, his wife Yumi Yan, and their toddler stroll through the Farmers Market at Marina Bay Park, where fresh vegetables are minutes away from their home. As read more…
November 14, 2024
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