Richmond’s lawsuit against banks over swaps could move to federal court
Update: On April 15, the case was moved from Contra Costa Superior Court to U.S. District Court in San Francisco. Richmond is suing two global banks over a $66 million financial deal it says violated read more…
Snag could delay Metrowalk II, set to put 150 new homes near Richmond BART
Developers of an affordable housing project that could put about 150 new units near the Richmond BART station, have yet to secure nearly $6 million in necessary funding, according to a city official, putting the read more…
Hundreds dance, eat and celebrate the Persian New Year at Richmond’s first Norooz festival
Festive Persian music filled the air at Marina Bay Park Saturday as dancers in colorful dress performed on the stage and those in the audience danced on the lawn. All around them, the aroma of read more…
Hilltop Mall hosts pilot for futuristic public shuttle system
At the once-abandoned Hilltop Mall in Richmond, the golden Macy’s sign has faded, moss grows in the cracks of the parking lot, and vines climb the building’s vents. But if you listen closely, the rumble read more…
Contra Costa expands Community Warning System, alerting residents to more hazmat incidents
Contra Costa Health, in collaboration with the Community Warning System, has updated its text notification system for hazardous materials alerts. This system now allows residents to sign up for text messages for Level 1, 2 read more…
The Stakes: EPA suspends North Richmond grant for a second time, putting $19 million project in limbo
“The Stakes” is a UC Berkeley Journalism project on executive orders and actions affecting Californians and their communities. Sometime since Friday, when Contra Costa County officials last checked on an anticipated grant for North Richmond, read more…
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