‘Eighty years is a remarkable milestone’: Richmond’s Temple Beth Hillel marks anniversary with songs and stories.
Temple Beth Hillel celebrated its 80th anniversary Saturday in Richmond, bringing together current and former congregants for a shared meal, storytelling and live music. As former congregants reunited, Maggie Jacobs, who has been a member read more…
Tacos Los Primos on 23rd Street changes ownership after 24 years
After 24 years serving Mexican fare on 23rd Street, Juan Carrillo and his family have sold the Tacos Los Primos food truck to new owners. Carrillo, his wife Maria Carrillo, daughter Dulce Carrillo and son-in-law read more…
Richmond joins growing list of cities pausing building permits for data centers
Richmond this week became the most recent Bay Area city to impose a moratorium on data center permits, giving officials time to study potential impacts and determine whether, and under what rules, the facilities should read more…
El Cerrito launches ambitious project to reduce wildfire threat on Quarry Hill
On an otherwise quiet Friday morning, a chainsaw buzzed through the Hillside Natural Area in El Cerrito. Then, a massive eucalyptus tree crashed to the ground, causing a loud thud that echoed across the hillside read more…
Three years after fire, bakery owners rebuild Sugar Toof in new Hercules location
On a sunny autumn Monday, Kate Zecchin worked behind the counter as customers browsed an assortment of ube crinkle cookies, buko pie, banana puddings, cannoli and other delectables behind the glass-enclosed case at Sugar Toof read more…
Contra Costa Community College District transitions to new leadership
After nearly 40 years with the Contra Costa Community College District — the last four years at the helm — Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh has announced she will retire on Dec. 30. Her interim replacement until read more…
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