In a 4-3 vote, the city council allocated $2 million for Richmond Parkway work, but some council members say residential streets with known safety hazards are being left out.

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

The grant marks a step toward the city making a long list of structural repairs and upgrades totaling an estimated $228 million.

Police said officers found a dead person in the water near Canal Boulevard just south of Seacliff Drive.

The Asian Pacific Environmental Network, founded in Richmond three decades ago, has grown into a formidable three-office organization that has racked up some big wins against the refinery.

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Aaron Rowden, a former Richmond parks and rec commissioner, is among three candidates trying to unseat the longtime 8th Congressional District representative in the June 2 primary election.

The WCCUSD school board gave a reprieve to several popular programs, but dozens of layoffs were approved to help reduce a $127 million deficit.

Highlights include: A classic car show and makers market; women's roller derby playoffs; and an electric vehicle event in downtown Richmond.

Richmond residents can shape the future of the city's largest park; Contra Costa high schoolers may have $1,500 in scholarship money waiting for them; Richmond Art Center is searching for a new leader.

Jag Lathan and Dana Eaton are competing to lead the county Office of Education, which oversees 18 school districts and other student programs. Lathan leads fundraising, with $62,000 in his coffers.

Richmondside's third and final city council candidate forum is Wednesday. Here's how to RSVP.

While state health officials are monitoring a "very small" number of people who may have been exposed, there are no reports of anyone in California who's become sick.

Incumbent Doria Robinson and challenger Brandon Evans appeared before about 35 residents in the second of three election forums hosted by Richmondside for the June 2 primary.

The Jamaican restaurant is relocating to Uptown Oakland, while Ike's on College Avenue, Grinders, and Juice Appeal were among recent closures.

A preview of Richmond's $275 million budget shows personnel costs expected to increase more than 37% from 2021.

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

Richmondside's next co-sponsored city council candidate forum is Thursday. Here's how to RSVP.

Pogo Park's Harbour Hall will be equipped for emergencies such as toxic air, power outages, and floods. The Community Resilience Center is expected to open this summer.

Under the leadership of CEO John Jenkins, son of beloved Richmond pediatrician William Jenkins Jr., the provider now trains doctors. It's braced for a rocky future as a health insurance crisis looms.

Meet your neighbor: Michael Bruce, co-owner of Beautiful Rebel Esthetics, shows his true character, his customers say, by doing things like treating a stray dog to a nail trim, a new sweater and a Spongebob video.

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The mango trompe l'oeil from the Uptown Oakland bakery and patisserie reflects the skill and eye for detail marking all of Monique and Paul Feybesse's creations.

The historic ship, which operates as a nonprofit museum, has been at Point Potrero since 1998, but there's an effort to relocate it to Ford Point near the Rosie the Riveter visitor center to boost

Highlights include: A May Day rally for workers' rights; an AAPI Heritage Month celebration; and an early Cinco de Mayo festival along 23rd Street.

District 4 residents are hosting a mayoral candidates forum on Thursday; city summer camp registration opens May 1; Richmond Art Center collecting stories.

Volunteer-run Richmond theater, which migrated from Berkeley in 2008, is attracting international performers as it seeks to grow its repertoire.

School finance is a mystery to many. We explain how districts can and cannot raise funds and how the problem stems from systemic issues statewide.

You'll be able to quiz the District 3 and 4 candidates at Richmondside's next two primary election forums.

Highlights include: A comedic play; a talk by john a. powell; and human hamster balls at Nicholl Park.

Get prepared for Richmond's June 2 primary election by watching Richmondside's moderated mayoral candidate forum and community Q&A.

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

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Incumbents and challengers sparred over public safety issues and how to make city council more accessible to residents at a recent election forum.

Richmond police found a pair of people inside a home during a wellness check on Friday morning marking the second homicide investigation in as many days.

A pair of people shot at each other Thursday morning, leaving one person dead and another injured, according to Richmond police.

From a free legal workshop for immigrants to a way to learn about the city budget, here are five things you'll want to know about.

From tensions with the police department to rebranding the city's image, the five people running for mayor discuss their platforms.

Interviews with three voters reveal they're unfamiliar with the significance of city's first primary. Their top concerns: Street repairs, safety and jobs.

After backlash, the college district board did backtrack and save one job that supports undocumented students.

Officials say commission, which only met twice in 2025, has had a lighter workload.

Ricardo Magana, a senior at Invictus Academy of Richmond, was honored at a recent Dubs game with a Bay Area All-Star scholarship worth $5,000.

FOB West, Tita Becca's, Butter's Burgers, Leña, GA.RA, and La Cocinita Nica are some of the East Bay restaurants to open in March.

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

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

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

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