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News   -   Jul 29, 2025 Flaring prompts false community alert
Flaring prompts false community alert

Brief flaring from Chevron's Richmond refinery this afternoon triggered an unintentional level-two community alert, which was sent out to area residents. Officials at the refinery say the notification was issued accidentally and was intended to be a level-one alert, indicating no community response was necessary as crews worked

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Events   -   Jul 23, 2025 Eight Great Things to do in Richmond
Eight Great Things to do in Richmond

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from across the city. Artfull Conversations @Arts of Point Richmond July 24,

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Richmond History   -   Jul 23, 2025 East Brother Lighthouse seeks $750K to save historic pier and gangway
East Brother Lighthouse seeks $750K to save historic pier and gangway

The non-profit organization that oversees Richmond's historic East Brother Light Station is currently seeking funds to complete much-needed repairs to both the station's pier and gangway, and is seeking donations to help cover the cost. East Brother Light Station, Inc. (www.ebls.org), announced on Wednesday

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Entertainment   -   Jul 16, 2025 Eight Great things to do in Richmond
Eight Great things to do in Richmond

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from across the city. INTO THE BREECHES @Masquers Playhouse INTO THE BREECHES

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News   -   Jul 14, 2025 Garbage collection to resume
Garbage collection to resume

Republic Services has announced it will resume garbage collection from residences and small and most businesses, ending the work stoppage that delayed local garbage pick-ups and frustrated residents whose bins had begun to overflow. Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia said in a statement Monday thatĀ garbage will be collected,

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Jul 10, 2025 Garbage strike extended
Garbage strike extended

This story was updated at 3:45 p.m., July 10, 2025 If your garbage cans are still sitting full at the curb, you're not alone. The strike affecting local garbage collection has been extended. Teamsters say they are building their bargaining leverage by extending their picket lines

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Events   -   Jul 09, 2025 Eight Great things to do in Richmond
Eight Great things to do in Richmond

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from across the city. Ron Galen's Roda de Choro @The

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News   -   Jul 08, 2025 Trash collection halted amid landfill strike, no pickup today or tomorrow
Trash collection halted amid landfill strike, no pickup today or tomorrow

This story was updated at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 If you are waiting for your garbage to be picked up today, forget about it. A nationwide strike is affecting local waste removal, cancelling all scheduled pickups for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. County Supervisor John Gioia posted

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