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West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth Hurst announced the temporary closure of Stege Elementary School in a letter to families Tuesday after environmental hazards were found on the campus. “During the summer repair work, we encountered environmental hazards. In response, WCCUSD will relocate the Stege community for the
Entertainment
There's no excuse for boredom to take hold in Richmond this week. With so many events to check out, our calendar is chock-full of fun-filled things to do, from art and music events to garden talks and a play; check out our pick of what's happening
Richmond’s Moxion Power, the purveyors of “Good Energy and Radical Power,” notified its staff last week that their jobs would be “furloughed,” leaving employees scrambling to find other job opportunities. Last month, Moxion filed a WARN notice with the Employment Development Department, stating the planned layoffs in August would
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Check out Grandviews' recommendations for a wide range of great things to do in Richmond this week, including the Pogo Park Carnival, STEM Learning opportunities, art, history, live music and more. Free Summer Tour @ The Richmond Museum The Richmond Museum is thrilled to announce the launch of our Summer
Events
What’s happening around Richmond? There are plenty of options! Richmond always has something going on, from beer and food trucks to art in the park, comedy, and more. Check out our picks for this week's summertime fun! This Week @ East Brother Beer Co. Here’s What’s
Community
Hundreds turned out for the annual fireworks celebration at Richmond's Marina Bay Wednesday night as an unusually fog-less sky and warmer-than-usual temperatures added to the festive feel of the evening. In years past, festival-goers donned jackets and parkas, bundling children in blankets to brave the cold wind and
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Despite announcing layoffs that will gut the bulk of its Richmond crew, construction continues on what will become the expansive Moxion Giga Factory at the Port of Richmond. In a surprise move last week, Moxion filed a WARN notice with the Employment Development Department, stating the planned layoffs in August
Events
Check out Grandview's hyper-local round-up of fun things to do in Richmond this week. 3rd of July @ Marina Bay Park 3rd of July Fireworks & Celebration! Wednesday, July 3, 5-10 p.m. Fireworks, food, and fun are what this event is all about. Celebrate with your fellow community
Crime
Heavy police activity Monday along Rheem and Maricopa Avenues sparked concern among neighbors who watched as officers combed their neighborhood searching for a suspect while a helicopter hovered overhead. Police said they were seeking 27-year-old Demarie Doss, who reportedly had several outstanding warrants and was a suspect in an assault
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According to a statement released by Chevron on Monday, a newly formed organization is challenging the text of the "Make Polluters Pay tax" ballot measure that will go before voters in November. Chevron spokesperson Ross Allen said the Coalition for Richmond’s Future is challenging the wording of
Contra Costa County Block Party @ Richmond Civic Center Join us for Contra Costa County’s 6th Annual Summer Block Party from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at Civic Center Plaza, 27 and Nevin St., Richmond Thrive Thursdays @ MLK Park Thrivethursdays.net is growing every week! Come
On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, crowds turned for Richmond's annual Juneteenth parade, which began at John F. Kennedy High School and culminated at Nicholl Park, where the Juneteenth festivities began. This year's Juneteenth celebration honored Richmond Police Chief Biza French and Battalion Chief Rico