Barnes & Noble’s closure will leave El Cerrito in a virtual book desert
For some who go to a bookstore, it’s mostly to browse or to quickly pick up that bestseller that a friend told them to check out. For book lovers, though, a bookstore is more. It read more…
UPDATE: Law signed today aims to keep gas prices from spiking by forcing refineries to maintain supply
As the sun dips below the horizon in Richmond, the Chevron refinery’s tall columns cast long shadows against the dusky sky. At a Chevron station on West Cutting Boulevard, David Stanford mutters as he fills read more…
San Pablo becomes latest Bay Area city to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Monday, San Pablo will officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day alongside Columbus Day after a unanimous vote by the City Council to rename the holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October. The resolution, which read more…
District 5 residents pepper City Council candidates with questions about safety, Chevron and the environment
District 5 City Council candidates fielded questions Tuesday night on issues ranging from police funding and environmental concerns to plans for diversifying city revenue and reducing reliance on Chevron, Richmond’s largest employer. The chairs in read more…
People of Richmond: How prepared are you for a possible wildfire?
“People of Richmond” is a regular series in which reporters pose a question to people in the community. Answers are presented verbatim, though sometimes edited for brevity. Q: Are you prepared for fire season? Lucas read more…
Taste of Richmond revamped into weeklong celebration of food and community
Are you ready for a culinary adventure? Beginning Monday, Richmond’s Economic Development Commission is putting on the annual culinary fest “Taste of Richmond,” and the event is getting a makeover. In the past, Taste of read more…
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