Richmond will give $99M over 10 years to support youths. It's a big win for local nonprofits Some city council members would like more detailed audit of how money approved by voters in 2018 is being spent.

Some city council members would like a more detailed audit of how the money, approved by voters in 2018, is being spent.

Richmond strengthens proposed 'ICE-free' law that would go into effect in May New law, set to go into effect in May, would also set up system to alert residents of verified ICE operations.

Ordinance also sets up a system for alerting residents when "verified" ICE activity is happening.

Tanzie’s duo open new restaurant, new coffee shop brewing in Hercules, and Cheese Board completes expansion A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Air today, beer tomorrow. Almanac partners with Berkeley company on first air-capture carbonated beer The Alameda brewery's Flow pale ale uses a process pioneered by Aircapture to turn the air around the brewery into bubbles for beer.

The Alameda brewery's Flow pale ale uses a process pioneered by Aircapture to turn the air around the brewery into bubbles for beer.

For the first time in nearly 10 years, Contra Costa voters will pick a new schools superintendent The June primary could determine who will lead the county’s 18 school districts, many of which face budget woes and literacy challenges.

The June primary could determine who will lead the county’s 18 school districts, many of which face budget woes and literacy challenges.

Trumer’s U.S. operation sold, departing Berkeley after 22 years A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

4 things to know in Richmond this week From a youth job fair and an arts grants workshop to an update on the Zeneca cleanup, here's what Richmond residents might want to have on their radar this week.

From a youth job fair and an arts grants workshop to an update on the Zeneca cleanup, here's what Richmond residents might want to have on their radar this week.

Golden Gate Fields could soon turn into a public park Golden Gate Fields could soon become a public park. A nonprofit will buy the former horse track for a reported $175 million and transfer it to the East Bay Regional Park District.

A San Francisco-based nonprofit agreed to buy the former race track for $175 million and transfer it to the East Bay Regional Park District, creating a huge new shoreline park.

‘Less crying in the walk-in’: East Bay restaurants switch to counter service to survive More restaurants are pivoting to a fast-casual model to survive — and thrive — in an era of skyrocketing food, fuel and labor costs.

More restaurants are pivoting to a fast-casual model to survive — and thrive — in an era of skyrocketing food, fuel and labor costs.

AC Transit reveals doomsday budget scenarios. Entire lines could be cut  If a new tax doesn’t pass, one plan would cut service to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels. Bus lines that serve fewer people, such as the 281, 19, 251, and 56, could go.

If a new tax doesn’t pass in November, one plan would cut service to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels. Bus lines that serve fewer people, such as the 281, 19, 251, and 56, are on the chopping block.

Egg Bred breakfast sandwiches land in San Pablo; plus a new East Bay burger spot, bakery and Filipino restaurant A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Low-cost mobile spay/neuter clinic now stops at 2 Contra Costa shelters A volunteer fundraising effort helped bring the SNIP trailer to local animal shelters to help ease overcrowding.

A volunteer fundraising effort helped bring the SNIP trailer to local animal shelters to help ease overcrowding.

Up to 93K Contra Costa County residents could lose health insurance under Trump cuts Undocumented residents would especially be impacted by the loss of Medi-Cal coverage. County leaders are scrambling to find a solution.

Undocumented residents would especially be impacted by the loss of Medi-Cal coverage. County leaders are scrambling to find a solution.

No Kings protesters rally and march in Richmond and across East Bay Multiple No Kings protests took place across west Contra Costa County on Sat., March 28, with many attendees angry about the war in Iran.

Multiple No Kings protests took place across west Contra Costa County on Sat., March 28. Many attendees were calling for the end of the war in Iran.

WCCUSD must hire qualified teachers, court rules, setting statewide precedent The appeals court decision, which sets a statewide precedent, said that every student deserves a qualified teacher.

The appeals court decision said that every student deserves a qualified teacher, regardless of a teacher shortage, and "the importance of public education is beyond question."

Three hours and dozens of food and drink options, Taste of Richmond returns with updates Taste of Richmond returns Saturday, March 28 after a hiatus in 2025, now with a new organizing team that has revamped the event showcasing the city's food scene.

Taste of Richmond returns Saturday, March 28 after a hiatus in 2025, now with a new organizing team that has revamped the event showcasing the city's food scene.

3 things to know in Richmond March 25-April 22 Richmond bridge lane closure to end soon; free groceries and city budget meetings.

Richmond bridge lane closure to end soon; free groceries and city budget meetings.

Smash burgers from a French Laundry alum land at Armistice, and H Mart hits the East Bay A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

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Richmond’s Voices of Reason draws on rich tradition of Black American vocal music The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts vocal group Voices of Reason has released a recording of the song "Magic" by Vince Staples.

The vocal group, based at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, has released a recording capturing its celebratory version of the 2022 single “Magic” by Compton-raised rapper Vince Staples.

Local Iranians are intensely stressed about war as they celebrate new year While Richmond City Council considers anti-war resolution, a local theater and an El Cerrito school focus on listening and healing.

While Richmond City Council considers anti-war resolution, a local theater and an El Cerrito school focus on listening and healing.

Richmond election forums: Meet June 2 primary candidates for mayor, city council Ask questions and hear directly from the candidates at Richmondside's election forums. The first one is April 22.

Ask questions and hear from the candidates at Richmondside's candidate forums. The first one, for the mayoral race, is April 22.

7 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include a celebration of National Rosie the Riveter Day, Plant Nerd Day and an upcycle workshop.

Highlights include a celebration of National Rosie the Riveter Day, Plant Nerd Day and an upcycle workshop.

Richmond mayoral candidates go after incumbent for controversial remarks A recent forum ahead of the June primary started off with all four of Mayor Eduardo Martinez's challengers critiquing his performance.

A recent forum ahead of the June primary started off with all four of Mayor Eduardo Martinez's challengers critiquing his performance.

El Cerrito welcomes Tasty Sichuan, plus new Nicaraguan, Mexican and coffee spots A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

This 240-ton Richmond sculpture is the artist's masterpiece. But you wouldn't know it Artist Jacques Overhoff, whose unconventional, giant works altered public spaces in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Richmond, died in 2024.

A massive public artwork has loomed over Hilltop auto mall for four decades without a sign. Can it be saved from obscurity?

Should WCCUSD be forced to hire credentialed teachers? A judge may decide The civil rights case is the first to attempt to enforce a California law requiring districts to meet safety and classroom staffing standards.

The civil rights case is the first to attempt to enforce a California law requiring districts to meet safety and classroom staffing standards.

Alysa Liu’s homecoming celebration was hella East Bay More than 4,000 fans were in downtown Oakland to see the Olympic ice skating champion, including Bay Area athletes and musicians.

More than 4,000 fans were in downtown Oakland to see the Olympic ice skating champion, including Bay Area athletes and musicians.

6 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include a new show of works by muralist John Wehrle, a play debuts at Masquers in Point Richmond and a Baxter Creek cleanup.

Highlights include a new show of works by muralist John Wehrle, a play debuts at Masquers in Point Richmond and a Baxter Creek cleanup.

Cutting De Anza High's JROTC is like ‘saying no to free money,' critics say Students, staff and families are begging the WCCUSD school board to reconsider its decision and keep the district's only ROTC program.

Supporters of WCCUSD’s only ROTC program are trying to save it from cuts, with 615 people signing a petition and begging the school board to reconsider its decision.