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Two Richmond men were shot on Rumrill Boulevard in San Pablo, one fatally — the same day that a homicide victim was found at IHOP in Richmond.

The man, who was described by police as Hispanic and in his early 30s, was found Monday afternoon on the kitchen floor by another restaurant employee.

Bay Area bridge tolls will go up starting Jan. 1, while the Richmond-San Rafael span will be the first to get new toll-collecting equipment.

Highlights include: Kwanzaa celebrations, things to do on New Year's Eve and free soccer camps.

The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.

Meanwhile, a San Pablo rabbi responds to Mayor Eduardo Martinez's controversial comments, saying, "For light over darkness," they're establishing a new home in the heart of Richmond.

Atmospheric river comes bearing gifts to the Bay Area, including possible flash flooding and damaging winds across the East Bay.

It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.

The Planetarium, opening Jan. 2 on Jacuzzi Street, offers a place to see up-and-coming indie and punk acts as well as other types of performance artists.

East Bay Regional Park District officers say they rescued an emu that was roaming around Wildcat Canyon Regional Park last week.

Betty Reid Soskin, one of the nation's most iconic park rangers, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025. She was 104.

Richmond City Council member Jamelia Brown said Mayor Eduardo Martinez should resign over Bondi Beach post.

Mayor Eduardo Martinez is being asked to resign over recent now-deleted LinkedIn posts. He's also being criticized for previous public comments about Hamas-Israel politics.

The United Teachers of Richmond on Dec. 10 told the WCCUSD school board that Chief Business Officer Kim Moses underreported projected revenue.

The shooting occurred about a half mile from the Richmond BART station and near several businesses along Macdonald Avenue.

State no longer offering the health care plan to new undocumented enrollees due to budget cuts. Contra Costa County braces for impacts to its health care system.

Recent restaurant openings include Kopi Bar & Cafe, Dough Zone, and the massive HL Peninsula.

EBMUD says rate increase is to help pay for 10-year, $713M project to keep water at six plants safe and tasting pure.

For the second year in a row, Bombera, Dominica Rice-Cisneros' Dimond District restaurant, takes home the Nosh Award for Best Restaurant Overall.

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

After winning the 2024 Nosh Award for best new bar, Tallboy, the Temescal "martini dive bar," claims the overall award in 2025.

The WCCUSD strike became a community-wide movement, drawing thousands to daily rallies to sing, march and speak out in support of striking teachers and Teamsters.

The teachers union and school district are preparing to sign an agreement that would suspend the strike.

“National search” Flock feature exposed city's data in February so cameras have been offline for two weeks after incoming Chief Tim Simmons found out.

For the second year in a row, Alice Water's Berkeley restaurant is Nosh readers' top choice for celebrations.

Teachers union says it’s close to getting a contract that “breaks cycle of disinvestment.”

A WCCUSD student and a teacher who crossed picket lines share what it was like on their campuses.

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

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Ghost Town's Laurel location attracts a crowd with award-winning beer, big salads and juicy burgers, and a spacious, skull-adorned beer garden.

About 1,500 supporters gathered this morning at Veterans Memorial Park. At schools, workers formed picket lines and district officials warned against blocking entrances.

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

The latest settlement brings Chevron Richmond’s total penalties paid to the air district over the last decade to over $13M for more than 1,000 violation notices.

Joyce Tang has built Bake Sum into a nationally acclaimed pastry powerhouse in the five years since it opened. Nosh readers voted it the best bakery of 2025.

State's proposed solutions to contract impasse are the “bare minimum," union said Saturday. If the district doesn’t offer something better, teachers could strike this week.

Four mayoral and six council hopefuls have already begun campaigning ahead of the June election — even though the filing period doesn't open until February.

Oakland Gleaners and Alameda’s Project Pick have had record years, redistributing a combined 11 tons of fruit to those in need.

Free Thanksgiving dinner at Veterans Memorial Hall; wellness walk and bike ride; scholarship application deadline is Dec. 5.

Teamsters tentatively secure three-year contract that includes 90% paid medical benefits while teachers union negotiations are continuing.

Teachers union-commissioned report says district is spending millions on private equity-owned special education contracts when it should be hiring staff.

54,000 Contra Costa County residents on Covered California plans could see health insurance premiums increase 97% if the federal government doesn’t extend tax credits.

In yet another blow to East Bay beer-focused businesses, the bar is closing in part due to slowing business and high rent.

Starting this weekend at least three Richmond nonprofits will give away Thanksgiving turkeys and food and will host holiday meals.

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

City is also hiring a consultant to conduct citywide mental health assessment to improve services, address care gaps.

A state mediation hearing aiming to break the impasse will take place today. The teachers union plans to reveal the results of that at two town halls this week.

Richmond parents say they like that flag football is safer than tackle football and that girls can play too.

East Richmond residents share what it’s like to constantly have thieves creeping around their neighborhood and telecommunications wires hanging in disrepair while copper thefts continue to plague the city.

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