Join us for a City Council District 5 candidates’ forum
On Tuesday, the two candidates running for Richmond City Council in District 5 will meet for an election forum co-hosted by Richmond Confidential, Richmondside, The Contra Costa Pulse and El Tímpano. Residents are invited to hear candidates talk about read more…
Residents ask District 6 City Council candidates what they will do about sideshows and smoke shops.
More than 100 people attended the District 6 City Council forum Monday night at Memorial Auditorium, pressing candidates Claudia Jiménez and Shawn Dunning about sideshows, smoke shops, rent control, public safety and the $550 Chevron read more…
Tour the ‘Sentinels & Saviors: Iconic Avatars’ exhibit with artists at the Richmond Art Center
It was opening night. The air was buzzing with excitement. As Kim Thoman and Joell Jones scanned the room, they took a moment to take in their success. What they saw was not just a read more…
On Clean Air Day, ride a ferry for free, carpool, take action against pollution
Transit agencies in the East Bay are promoting California Clean Air Day on Wednesday, with several providing free fares to encourage riders to use public transit. The goal of Clean Air Day is to encourage read more…
WCCUSD taking action to address projected $7 million deficit
To remain within its projected spending limits, the West Contra Costa Unified School District must shave $7 million from its 2025-2026 budget. The only question is, how. The district’s fiscal staff offered a new approach read more…
WCCUSD Superintendent Chris Hurst announces abrupt retirement at the end of December
Three years after taking the helm at the West Contra Costa Unified School District, Superintendent Kenneth “Chris” Hurst announced Monday that he will retire at the end of December, forcing the board of the beleaguered read more…
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