Richmond’s fight against fireworks now includes a fulltime police drone officer
Along with the extra eyes in the skies, the city and community members are educating Spanish speakers and considering tougher penalties that would hold property owners accountable.
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Kuboba Spot closes, Townhouse shutters after a century and Line 51 announces final day
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
For the uninsured, the Order of Malta Clinic is a lifeline
For 18 years, the Oakland clinic has provided medical care — more than 62,000 office visits — free of cost.
Richmond considers ballot measure to pay for fire station fixes and paramedics
Richmond is the only city in the county without paramedic-certified fire service. Polling says voters are open to paying for it — but aren’t enthusiastic.
election news
Update: Mayor Eduardo Martinez thanks city, congratulates opponents after reelection bid falls short
Current council member Claudia Jimenez is in first place with 38.5% of the votes cast while Ahmad Anderson has 28%, according to unofficial results as of June 10.
City
Council warned: Stop assigning more work to understaffed city departments
With 18% of Richmond’s city positions left vacant to balance the budget, the city manager told the city council to stop creating new roles and adding new priorities.
Community
7 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A photographer discusses his 50-year career; teens build pop-up books at the Richmond library; The RYSE Center opens free summer programs.
Recounting The Cheese Board’s early days: Manure-cured cheese, 25-hour work weeks, and bungled bread
Alumni of the collective gathered at the Berkeley Hillside Club to share wild and surprising stories of the influential shop’s founding and evolution.
SCHOOLS
WCCUSD board to vote on $87M plan to help at-risk students succeed
While many groups, including Black students, foster youths and students with disabilities, are doing better, low test scores, lagging graduation rates and absenteeism persist.
Public safety
Contra Costa sheriff’s deputy arrested on charges of stealing from property and evidence unit
The suspect, a 62-year-old Martinez resident, is being charged with four felonies, according to the sheriff’s department.
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