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A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Red Bay Coffee shuttering HQ, three.one four pizzeria presses ‘pause,’ and more East Bay closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/14/red-bay-coffee-shuttering-hq-michaels-chocolates-gone-and-three-one-four-pizzeria-presses-pause/
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This week's lineup includes: a Little Hill tribute to the 50th anniversary of Neil Young's "Zuma," jazz at Windchaser Wine Co. and karaoke at The Factory.
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Where to see live music, sing karaoke in Richmond
This week's lineup includes: a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Neil Young's "Zuma" jazz at Windchaser Wine Co. and karaoke at The Factory.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/14/where-to-see-live-music-sing-karaoke-in-richmond-nov-14/
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The East Bay will see winds gusting more than 40 mph Thursday, which could bring down tree limbs and power lines, according to the National Weather Service.
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Several inches of rain could pound Richmond this week
Richmond is in for heavy rain and potentially damaging winds starting Wednesday night and into Thursday night, with up to 2.5 inches of rain expected.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/12/several-inches-of-rain-could-pound-richmond-this-week/
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Sabrina Landreth resigned last week, claiming EBRPD's board demanded she violate open government and personnel laws.
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East Bay parks general manager resigns, considers legal action against EBRPD
Sabrina Landreth resigned Nov. 6, claiming EBRPD's board demanded she violate open government and personnel laws.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/11/sabrina-landreth-east-bay-regional-park-district/
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Increasingly popular sport (yes, it's considered one) is now offered at eight WCCUSD schools as well as local library branches.
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Richmond chess group helps players find their match
West Coast Chess Alliance is helping the sport thrive in west Contra Costa County, hosting tournaments and games at local schools, libraries.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/11/richmond-chess-group-helps-players-find-their-match/
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Contra Costa County will not be distributing food debit cards as originally planned because SNAP funds are being restored in California.
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With California CalFresh funds restored, county pauses on food debit card handout
Contra Costa County will not be distributing food debit cards as originally planned because SNAP funds are being restored in California.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/08/contra-costa-county-pauses-snap-food-debit-card-handout/
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A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Flora & Ferment shutters quietly, community cornerstone Friends and Family announces closing date
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/07/flora-ferment-albany-friends-family-closing/
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The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 airports starting Friday, Nov. 7. SFO and OAK are on the list; San Jose is not.
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OAK, SFO hit by FAA air traffic reductions
The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 airports starting Friday, Nov. 7.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/06/oak-sfo-hit-by-faa-air-traffic-reductions/
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Starting in January Richmond promises twice-a-year cleanups of Meeker Slough in Marina Bay.
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At low tide dumped junk in Meeker Slough is an eyesore. But now Richmond has a cleanup plan
Starting in January Richmond promises twice-a-year cleanups of Meeker Slough in Marina Bay.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/05/richmond-plans-cleanup-meeker-slough-marina-bay/
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County to spend $21M on pre-loaded debit cards while visitors to a soup kitchen say they're fasting, skipping meals and shopping at Dollar Tree to survive.
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With SNAP benefits in limbo, Contra Costa to give CalFresh recipients food money
The county will provide pre-loaded debit cards for residents enrolled in the CalFresh food assistance program.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/04/contra-costa-calfresh-debit-cards-federal-snap/
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Under court order, FEMA stopped requiring security grantees to collaborate with immigration enforcement on Oct. 21. But AC Transit will not apply, after facing community pressure to protect riders.
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$750K grant for BART had strings attached: ICE cooperation
Under court order, FEMA stopped requiring security grantees to collaborate with immigration enforcement on Oct. 21.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/05/fema-grant-bart-ice-cooperation-immigration-court-order/
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At early in-person voting for redistricting proposition, Richmond residents weigh the country's current divisive political landscape.
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'Yes' on Prop. 50 voters in Richmond say Trump is driving them to polls
At early in-person voting for redistricting proposition, Richmond residents weigh the country's current divisive political landscape.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/04/richmond-ca-voters-saying-yes-on-prop-50/
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Richmond-based group teaches environmental advocacy called "kayaktivism" while making water recreation more accessible.
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Giving paddles to the people: Rich City Rays says kayaking not just for the wealthy
Richmond-based group teaches environmental advocacy called "kayaktivism" while making water recreation more accessible.
https://richmondside.org/2025/11/03/rich-city-rays-kayak-activism-bipoc/
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A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Oakland loses another classic hot dog joint, and one Indian restaurant makes way for another
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/31/kaspers-hot-dogs-jot-mahal-closing/
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Highlights include a haunted house and other Halloween-related events as well as a major fundraiser for a performing arts school and the next series of WCCUSD budget meetings.
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11 things to do in Richmond this week
Things to do in Richmond this week include in-person voting for the Prop. 50 special election, a haunted house and an arts school gala.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/30/11-things-to-do-in-richmond-oct-30/
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Contra Costa County food bank says it has enough food to meet needs as states sue to stop Trump from freezing funding.
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Contra Costa County plans to give CalFresh recipients food money if SNAP is paused
Contra Costa County's food bank says it is prepared as states are suing to stop Trump from freezing SNAP funding.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/29/contra-costa-food-bank-calfresh-snap-benefit-cuts/
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It’s not too late to deck yourself out as a “Wicked” character, your favorite Fortnite icon, a skibidi toilet or the classic condiment.
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Are you a Glinda or an Elphaba? Where to find a Halloween costume in Richmond
It’s not too late to deck yourself out as a “Wicked” character, your favorite Fortnite icon, a skibidi toilet or the classic condiment.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/28/where-to-find-halloween-costume-richmond/
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Five years after the COVID pandemic closed schools, California test scores show that — despite increases — students statewide are still struggling.
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While most WCCUSD students don't meet state standards, a number of schools saw improvements
Five years after the COVID pandemic closed schools, California test scores show that — despite increases — students statewide are still struggling.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/27/wccusd-test-scores-below-state-math-english-standards/
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The city, in response to a public records request, has disclosed for the first time Chevron's 2024 tax and settlement payments — nearly $59 million — showing its dependency on the refinery.
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Chevron payments make up nearly 24% of Richmond general fund, city reveals accidentally
The disclosure shows that Chevron, which paid nearly $59 million to Richmond last year, accounts for almost 24% of the city's budget.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/27/richmond-accidentally-releases-chevron-2024-tax-payment/
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Community advocates increase patrols and warn against spreading ICE rumors as three nonprofits are chosen to provide legal services and emergency aid to immigrant families.
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‘Can I go outside?’ Richmond immigrants voice ICE fears as city launches legal aid
Richmond immigration organizers are increasing local patrols and warning against spreading unverified ICE sightings on social media.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/23/richmond-braces-for-ice-as-city-launches-immigration-legal-fund/
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The Alameda County Sheriff's Office confirmed that federal Customs and Border Enforcement agents have paused East Bay operations.
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East Bay officials say local customs operation halted; Richmond mayor says 'remain alert'
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office confirmed that federal Customs and Border Enforcement agents have paused East Bay operations.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/24/customs-border-operations-canceled-east-bay-oakland-mayor-says/
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A caravan of Customs and Border Protection agents arrived at the Coast Guard’s facilities in Alameda early Thursday morning. At least 150 protesters are at the scene. President Trump has called off a federal deployment to San Francisco. Head to
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Highlights include Halloween-themed events, a wellness clinic for older adults, a chess tournament and a Dia de los Muertos gathering.
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16 things to do in Richmond and nearby
Highlights include Halloween-themed events, a wellness clinic for older adults, a chess tournament and a Dia de los Muertos gathering.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/23/16-things-to-do-in-richmond-and-nearby/
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This week's highlights include a Songwriters campout at San Pablo Harbor and a roller derby Halloween party at The Factory Bar.
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Where to see live music and play trivia in Richmond, Oct. 24-30
This week's highlights include a Songwriters campout at San Pablo Harbor and a roller derby Halloween party at The Factory Bar.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/23/live-music-trivia-nights-richmond-oct-24/
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East Bay Regional Park District project, which is set to temporarily close half of the park in 2027, aims to protect birds from dogs, fix past damage and combat sea level rise.
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Point Isabel dog park project ruffles some feathers over bird-friendly fencing
East Bay Regional Park District environmental rehab project is set to temporarily close part of the Richmond park in 2027 to fix past damage.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/22/ebrpd-to-partially-close-point-isabel-dog-park-in-2027/
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The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike lane will only be open Thursday afternoons, weekends and select holidays starting Mon., Oct. 27.
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If you use the Richmond bridge bike lane, a big change is coming soon
The Richmond-San Rafael bridge bike lane will only be open Thursday afternoons, weekends and select holidays starting Mon., Oct. 27.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/21/richmond-san-rafael-bridge-bike-lane-changes-start-monday/
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Driven out by high Oakland rents in recent years, sculptors and other large-scale installation artists have settled in comfortably at south Richmond art facility.
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Oakland art scene's loss is gain for Richmond's Seaport Studios
Renown Engineered Arts founder/CEO Sean Orlando opened Richmond facility in 2019 after being forced out of Oakland due to rent increases.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/20/seaport-studios-richmond-attracts-oakland-artists/
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No Kings protests taking place across west Contra Costa County today.
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‘No Kings’ protests taking place in San Pablo, El Sobrante, opposing Trump’s power grab
West Contra Costa residents among thousands protesting in Bay Area and nationally against President Trump’s policies.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/18/no-kings-protest-trump-berkeley-oakland/
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From No Kings Day to defending day laborers, a broad range of Bay Area groups are pushing back on creeping authoritarianism.
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The East Bay ‘resistance’: A guide to local activism
From No Kings Day to defending day laborers, a range of Bay Area groups are pushing back on creeping authoritarianism.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/17/east-bay-resistance-authoritarianism-guide/
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The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, which offers summer enrichment for middle schoolers, has brought new teachers to Richmond.
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A state initiative spawned a surprise dividend: new teachers for WCCUSD
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, which offers summer enrichment for middle schoolers, has brought new teachers to Richmond.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/16/expanded-learning-opportunities-program-new-teachers-wccusd/
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Berkeley gets new gourmet salad and burger spots; guava cakes come to Emeryville
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/15/mendocino-farms-ini-burger-honey-pearl-eves-waterfront/
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The teachers' union strike voting is set to end today. 96% of Teamsters who voted agreed to authorize strike.
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If teachers go on strike, WCCUSD will pay subs higher rate to keep schools open
School board approves higher substitute pay to keep schools open if teachers go on strike. 96% of Teamsters who voted agreed to strike.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/14/wccusd-teachers-strike-higher-substitute-pay/
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Seoul Hotdog and Roasted and Raw were among the restaurants to shutter recently.
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In September, Richmond loses Riggers Loft, Berkeley's hot dog creativity depleted
Seoul Hotdog and Roasted and Raw were among the restaurants to shutter recently.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/13/seoul-hotdog-roasted-raw-riggers-loft-blue-bottle/
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Want Richmond’s biggest stories sent directly to you? 🗞️👀 Our free weekly newsletter can help with that.
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Want Richmond’s biggest stories sent directly to you?
The Richmondside Report helps you stay informed. Get in-depth reporting and a list of local events sent to you every Thursday morning.
https://richmondside.org/newsletters/?utm_source=bluesky-recurring&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
about 1 month ago
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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El Cerrito Peet’s Coffee reopens, and a new Berkeley boba shop beckons
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/10/peets-coffee-js-snacks-boba-saigon-yum/
about 1 month ago
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With millions in budget cuts looming and teachers threatening to strike, WCCUSD says board’s 3-to-2 vote against resolution could put them at risk of county oversight.
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WCCUSD board rejects budget cut resolution, defying county, superintendent
WCCUSD's board voted 3-to-2 to reject county-required resolution, with millions in budget cuts looming and teachers threatening to strike
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/09/wccusd-board-rejects-budget-cut-resolution-county-oversight/
about 1 month ago
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California auditor credits city's three-year effort to build reserves, eliminate deficits and implement budget reforms.
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Richmond no longer financially unstable, state says
California auditor credits city's three-year effort to build reserves, eliminate deficits and implement budget reforms.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/08/richmond-no-longer-high-risk-financially/
about 1 month ago
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Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, and Social Security service should remain steady. But states may have to fund the WIC program.
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How you could be affected by the federal government shutdown
Most healthcare safety net programs expected to continue, but nutrition program WIC could run out of money.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/07/federal-government-shutdown-bay-area-contra-costa-county/
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Body found Friday at 33rd Street and Macdonald Avenue near DeJean Middle School.
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Richmond police investigate death of person found near DeJean Middle School
Police believe person found dead near DeJean Middle School, who was only identified as an adult, was someone passing through the area.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/06/richmond-body-found-near-dejean-school/
about 1 month ago
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Meet Your Neighbor: Salvador Valle, 46, says pulling out mattresses, electronics and other dumped junk from San Pablo Creek is reconnecting him to nature and lessening his anxiety.
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Rollingwood man finds peace on his mission to clean up creeks
Salvador Valle, 46, says pulling out trash from San Pablo Creek is reconnecting him to nature and lessening his anxiety.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/06/san-pablo-man-finds-peace-cleaning-creeks/
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About two-thirds of National Park Service employees were furloughed nationally due to government shutdown.
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Rosie the Riveter visitor center closed due to federal government shutdown
About two-thirds of National Park Service employees were furloughed nationally due to government shutdown.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/03/rosie-the-riveter-visitor-center-closed-federal-shutdown/
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This week's music lineup in Richmond includes a Saturday performance by the Albany Jazz Band at Riggers Loft Wine Company.
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Where to see live music and trivia nights in Richmond and beyond, Oct. 3-9
This week's music lineup in Richmond includes a Saturday performance by the Albany Jazz Band at Riggers Loft Wine Company.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/03/where-to-see-live-music-trivia-nights-in-richmond/
about 1 month ago
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The decade-old waterfront venue and winery says any court victory would be “too late to save the business.”
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Riggers Loft Winery, embroiled in legal battle with Richmond, is closing
The decade-old waterfront venue and winery says any court victory would be “too late to save the business.”
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/01/richmond-riggers-loft-shuts-down-2/
about 2 months ago
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Richmond educators and families are glad an advanced Spanish literature class is back, but scheduling conflicts and administrative silence has them still frustrated.
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Kennedy High reinstates AP Spanish class after student and teacher outcry
Richmond teachers and students are glad AP Spanish Literature is back, but scheduling conflicts and administrative silence persist.
https://richmondside.org/2025/10/01/kennedy-high-reinstates-ap-spanish-class-after-outcry/
about 2 months ago
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Educators, who’ve worked without a contract since June, are frustrated at what they say is underspending on salaries and special education services, among other student programs.
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300 teachers protest at school board meeting, accusing WCCUSD of underspending
Educators are frustrated at what they say is underspending on salaries and special education services, among other student programs.
https://richmondside.org/2025/09/29/wccusd-teachers-protest-district-spending-plan/
about 2 months ago
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BART's lost and found has processed everything from a backpack full of cash to mountains of car keys, phones and even two ukuleles.
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Lose something on BART? Here’s how to find it — maybe
BART's lost and found has processed everything from a backpack full of cash to mountains of car keys, phones and even two ukuleles.
https://richmondside.org/2025/09/29/bart-lost-and-found-in-oakland/
about 2 months ago
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Looking for free or inexpensive things to do in Richmond? From museums and art galleries to regional parks and fitness classes, there's always something to do in Richmond.
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Richmond has something to do every day
Looking for free or inexpensive things to do in Richmond? From museums and art galleries to regional parks and fitness classes, there's always something to do in Richmond.
https://richmondside.org/2025/09/28/richmond-events-things-to-do-every-day/
about 2 months ago
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This week's music lineup in Richmond includes a Saturday performance by the Albany Jazz Band at Riggers Loft Wine Company.
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Where to see live music and trivia nights in Richmond, Sept. 26-Oct. 2
This week's music lineup in Richmond includes a Saturday performance by the Albany Jazz Band at Riggers Loft Wine Company.
https://richmondside.org/2025/09/26/where-to-see-live-music-and-trivia-nights-in-richmond-sept-26/
about 2 months ago
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Rose Pizzeria team debuts Cafe Brusco; specialty coffee and blooms arrive in Downtown Oakland
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
https://richmondside.org/2025/09/24/cafe-brusco-rose-olivia-coffee-flower-openings/
about 2 months ago
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