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4 things to do in Richmond this week
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (548+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA West Contra Costa County is marking Independence Day with two celebrations this week." In Richmond, the city is hosting its annual Third of July Fireworks Show along the shoreline, with music, food and activities…...
5 things to know " July 4 bridge shutdown, AC fare hike, Red Oak seeks volunteers
19+ hour, 32+ min ago (237+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA An AC Transit fare increase went into effect today, the second of a two-part increase approved in March 2025. A local single ride now costs $2. 75 with a Clipper or contactless bank card, or $3 cash. A…...
A remembrance of Japanese flower growers blooms in Richmond
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1713+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA On a recent grey day Larry Oishi and Jim Oshima are in southeastern Richmond, looking out over piles of dirt near brushy Baxter Creek. Nearby sit boarded up old wooden houses stored behind a…...
Hercules High teacher told Latino student she would support his deportation if he was 'illegal"
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1793+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA "If I was illegal would you like me to get deported?" "If you aren't trying to go through the legal process, yeah." The conversation between the student, who is Latino, and Gerst, who is…...
Mile Limit evolves into wine bar, downtown Berkeley has a new a'a" option, and a popular South Korean noodle chain lands in the East Bay
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (244+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA Editor's note: Noshcovers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit…...
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (533+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA This Fourth of July marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And the'Bay Area'will be taking its celebrations to a new level accordingly. The big news is that San Francisco's'annual free…...
Outgoing county assessor calls FBI raids "substantial but not substantive,' saying they'll meet July 1 deadline
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (937+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA Federal investigators recently raided the homes and offices of Contra Costa County's top two tax assessors, outgoing Assessor Gus Kramer and his second-in-command, newly elected Vince Robb, targeting one of the most powerful and…...
Kuboba Spot closes, Townhouse shutters after a century and Line 51 announces final day
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (372+ words) As Nosh editor, Tovin Lapan oversees food coverage across Oaklandside, Berkeleyside and Richmondside. His journalism career started in Guadalajara, Mexico as a reporter for an English-language weekly newspaper. Previously, he served as the multimedia food reporter for the San Diego…...
Richmond's fight against fireworks now includes a fulltime police drone officer
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (1628+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA Five years ago, Richmond Police Chief Timothy Simmons was working as a patrol captain on the Fourth of July when he got a call about illegal fireworks. "They were pulling pallets out of a…...
WCCUSD will avoid more layoffs and program cuts by using surplus funds " at least until 2028
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (880+ words) Independent nonprofit news for Richmond, CA In a reversal of sorts, there won't be any WCCUSD budget cuts for the next two years if the school board has its way." The board approved the district's 2026-27 budget Wednesday night and opted…...