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Richmond, politics, elections, Contra Costa County, Local
June 03, 2026 10:22

Jiménez leads Richmond mayoral race

Claudia Jiménez is leading the race for mayor of Richmond. - She currently holds the top position in the election. - A runoff in November is possible ...

Antioch, Richmond, El Cerrito, education, community, youth, civic engagement
June 03, 2026 07:15

Y-Plan Program Engages WCCUSD Students in Real-World Community Projects

The Y-Plan, a UC Berkeley-created framework, is engaging over 500 students in West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) in real-world communi...

Richmond, crime, theft, homicide, sexual assault
June 02, 2026 16:05

Richmond Reports Over 20 Car Thefts in 7 Days, 3 Homicides and Sexual Assault Cases

Richmond, California, has experienced a sharp rise in crime over the past seven days, with over 20 car thefts, three homicides, and multiple sexual as...

Antioch, politics, money, health
June 02, 2026 13:30

CalFresh Recipients and Counties Brace for Impact of New Work Requirements

New work requirements for CalFresh, California's SNAP program, took effect Monday, potentially causing hundreds of thousands of recipients to lose ben...

Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, food, restaurants, cafes
June 02, 2026 12:50

New Milk Tea, Thai, Nepali, and Cafe Options Arrive in the East Bay

A variety of new dining options have opened across the East Bay, including milk tea shops, Thai restaurants, Nepali cuisine, and cafes. - New milk tea...

Boulevard, Walnut Creek, Mountain View, Los Gatos, economy, housing, transport, politics
June 02, 2026 05:50

From Walnut Creek to Mountain View, the Bay Area’s Most Exciting Downtowns Are in the Suburbs

Since the pandemic, suburban downtowns in the Bay Area have thrived while urban cores struggle. Walnut Creek, Mountain View, Los Gatos, and others hav...

Richmond, Concord, crime, shooting, police, technology
June 01, 2026 11:20

Richmond's Third Homicide of 2026: Suspect Arrested Hours After Friday Shooting

A fatal shooting in Richmond's Iron Triangle on Friday evening resulted in the city's third homicide of 2026. Police arrested a suspect within hours w...

Brentwood, San Mateo, crime, police, health
May 31, 2026 05:00

San Mateo County Authorities Seize Over 3,000 Illegal Products in Smoke Shop Crackdown

San Mateo County authorities have seized over 3,000 illegal products in a crackdown on smoke shops. The operation targeted unlicensed cannabis items a...

Marina, Richmond, events, education, maritime, community
May 29, 2026 11:40

Step back to 19th century aboard a traditional tall ship at Marina Bay harbor

The traditional tall ship Matthew Turner will visit Richmond’s Marina Bay harbor on Sunday, May 29, 2026, offering free public tours. - The 132-foot b...

Richmond, San Pablo, Albany, events, community, family, arts
May 29, 2026 06:40

Richmond Summer Events Guide: Concerts, Festivals, Camps, and Art Shows

Richmond offers a packed summer schedule from June to September 2026, featuring community gatherings, music, art, and family activities. - Thrive Thur...

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3 June 2026 / 17:28

Paso Robles Prepares for 250th Fourth of July
Paso Robles is preparing for its 2026 Fourth of July celebration, which coincides with the nation's ...
3 June 2026 / 17:18

Golden mussels found on boat at Lake Tahoe inspection
Golden mussels were found on a boat at Lake Tahoe's Meyers inspection station, marking the second in...
3 June 2026 / 17:12

Senate Votes on Immigration Funding After Trump Fund Dropped
The Senate begins voting on immigration enforcement funding after the Trump administration drops a c...
3 June 2026 / 17:08

England's Tuchel Faces World Cup Test
Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager sparked debate due to his German nationality, but his...
3 June 2026 / 17:05

Trump acknowledges Iranian hardliners could jeopardize nuclear deal
Former President Donald Trump has acknowledged that hardliners within Iran's government could jeopar...
3 June 2026 / 16:55

Former Lieutenant Granted $1.5 Million Bail in Esparto Fireworks Explosion That Killed Seven
A Yolo County judge granted $1.5 million bail to former Sheriff's Lieutenant Samuel Machado, owner o...
3 June 2026 / 16:55

Man pleads not guilty to murder of pregnant ex-girlfriend in Bay Park
A man pleaded not guilty to murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend in Bay Park. The victim was lured o...
3 June 2026 / 16:54

San Clemente Couple Arrested with Ketamine and Cash
A San Clemente couple was arrested in Simi Valley after police found two kilograms of ketamine and $...
3 June 2026 / 16:50

UK orders Google to let news sites opt out of AI scraping
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Google to allow news publishers to opt out of...
3 June 2026 / 16:48

Woodside Council Approves Contested Housing Project
The Woodside Town Council approved a multigenerational housing project at 10 Still Creek Road after ...