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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
2 restaurants specializing in Vietnamese broken rice opening, including buzzy Broken Dreams
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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The owners cite debt and rising costs as reasons for listing, raising concerns among musicians and longtime patrons about the future of the cherished El Cerrito venue.
Little Hill Lounge, an iconic, decades-old East Bay music venue, is up for sale
The owners cite debt and rising costs as reasons for listing, raising concerns among musicians and longtime patrons about the future of the cherished El Cerrito venue.
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The West Contra Costa Emergency Radio Goup, founded in 2018, has grown to include dozens of members in multiple cities who have the technology to communicate during emergencies.
If your cell phone doesn't work during a disaster, 'Look for the houses with an antenna'
Since cell phones may not work during a major disaster, this Richmond-based group of amateur radio operators is trained and equipped to help.
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Also: An astronaut is coming to Richmond; NIAD hires a new director; San Pablo puts sales tax on ballot.
5 things to know — Richmond lands $700,000 grant for Greenway bridge path
Richmond lands $700,000 to close a dangerous gap in the Greenway — plus an astronaut is visiting and a new NIAD director.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Dessert N Spice on the move, plus Pucquio announces abrupt closure
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Hernández, a motivational speaker with a four-year waiting list, made an exception for Richmond SOL and will be the keynote speaker for the group's first community awards night.
Former astronaut José Hernández sees his hometown in Richmond. So he's paying a visit
Jose Hernández, who normally has a four-year waiting list, will be the keynote speaker for Richmond SOL's first community awards night.
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Highlights include: National Night Out, an art festival in East Richmond and free school supplies.
9 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: National Night Out, an art festival in East Richmond and free school supplies.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Chains Palmetto, Sana’a, and Cold Stone open in Berkeley, plus Enssaro ready for Rockridge opening
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Shurley, who works with natural materials and "abandoned memories," will welcome the public into his studio for the first time.
'A life with no limits:' Hugh Shurley joins 90 artists for Richmond Open Studios
Shurley, who works with natural materials and "abandoned memories," will welcome the public into his studio for the first time.
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Artist Sean Orlando’s latest whimsical work is expected to be one of the tallest sculptures at Burning Man in years.
A 50-foot tree sculpture is growing in a south Richmond art studio
Artist Sean Orlando's 50-foot treehouse is his first sculpture at the Nevada festival in a decade. He's building it at Seaport Studios.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Albany's Match Point announces final service, Pour Manners hits pause, and Oak-Dar closes cafe
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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More than 400 children have been deported from California since President Trump stepped up ICE enforcement efforts. Here's how one case made a lasting impression on a local classroom.
‘Wendy isn’t here.’ San Pablo third-grader's deportation saddens Downer Elementary pupils
More than 400 children have been deported from California since President Trump stepped up ICE efforts. Here's how one school is coping.
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Mike Herz, founder of SF Baykeeper, and his wife, Kate Josephs, are sharing stories about the bay from their home upon the waves.
Couple is podcasting from a boat in San Pablo Harbor to preserve bay history
Mike Herz, founder of SF Baykeeper, and his wife, Kate Josephs, are sharing stories about the bay from their home upon the waves.
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Highlights include: Los Cenzontles hosts a night of music and tacos, Cuban rhythms fill the Richmond Art Center corridor; and a tool library celebrates 10 years.
7 things to do in Richmond this week
Los Cenzontles hosts a night of music and tacos, Cuban rhythms fill the Richmond Art Center corridor; and a tool library celebrates 10 years.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Milk Cloud’s soft opening scheduled, plus new popsicle, Colombian, and Filipino-Chinese options open
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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The tax, currently known as Measure T, pays for school sports, libraries and counselors — but new polling suggests the two-thirds vote it needs may be a tighter call than in years past.
West Contra Costa schools seek parcel tax renewal to raise $10M a year
The renewal of the measure, which supports programs such as athletics, libraries and guidance counseling, will appear on the November ballot.
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1 in 8 successful scams in 2025 used deepfakes or artificial intelligence, including falsified endorsements by Bill Gates and other public figures.
‘I thought I was unscammable.’ Celebrity AI deepfakes led Richmond man to buy an ‘Alzheimer's cure’
AI celebrity deepfakes are the latest trick to persuade seniors to buy supplements that don't actually cure any disease.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
EL Sobrante HS Fish & Chips shutters, plus more East Bay restaurant closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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The filing period for the Nov. 3 election, which includes Richmond's Contra Costa College board seat, closes Aug. 7.
Frustrated with how WCCUSD is run? There are two open school board seats
The filing period to run closes Aug. 7. So far only two candidates have entered the race — one for each seat.
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Richmond police stepped up enforcement over the July 4 weekend, making six arrests, seizing illegal fireworks and recovering a stolen loaded firearm.
6 things to know — youth art on 23rd Street; BART delays Sunday, fireworks arrests
Richmond police stepped up enforcement over the July 4 weekend, making six arrests, seizing illegal fireworks and recovering a stolen loaded firearm.
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Fifty people reported being the victims of gun violence in the last months of 2025. Here’s how one of them is fighting to recover.
Teen paralyzed in 2025 Richmond shooting wanted to become a firefighter
Fifty people in Richmond were victims of gun violence late last year. Here’s how one of them is fighting to recover.
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Whether breaking up fights, mediating conflicts or simply listening, Robert Turner was a mentor who impacted generations of WCCUSD families.
Saying goodbye to ‘Coach Turner.’ Beloved school mentor for generations of Richmonders retires
Over his long career, former football coach Robert Turner was trusted by Richmond youths seeking advice, support and a safe place to land.
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Celebrating its 70th year, the central Richmond activity center known as "The Club" serves about 400 children a year on shoestring budget.
Salesian Youth Club makes a lasting impression on Richmond youths
Celebrating its 70th year, the central Richmond activity center known as "The Club" serves about 400 children a year on shoestring budget.
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Divan, Dropo Sushi and Jjamppong Zizon are some of the several recent East Bay restaurant openings.
Glom Thai lands in North Berkeley, Miles Pizza Slice fully open in El Cerrito, plus new Turkish, sushi and Korean options among June debuts
Divan, Dropo Sushi and Jjamppong Zizon are some of the several recent East Bay restaurant openings.
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Sales tax increase in five counties would help fund transportation agencies around Bay Area.
4 things to know — free summer meals and bus rides; transit sales tax on fall ballot
Free summer meals for Richmond kids, a Bay Area transit tax on the November ballot, and free bus passes for Contra Costa County students.
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Sandwich surge: New banh mi, sub, burger and tea room options hit the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Join the Nosh team July 18 at Temescal Brewing for an afternoon of food, music, prizes and more.
Taste the latest in East Bay cuisine at Pop Nosh 2026
Join the Nosh team July 18 at Temescal Brewing for an afternoon of food, music, prizes and more.
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KoBold Metals, which is prowling the world for critical minerals needed for artificial intelligence, is backed by the company that's opening a facility on Richmond's waterfront.
OpenAI co-founder is among billionaires pouring money into a Berkeley-based firm
Headquartered above a downtown tattoo shop, KoBold Metals is boosted by the Trump administration and funded by a who’s who of tech titans.
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