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District officials say the 8% raises agreed to for teachers and staff will increase structural deficit to $127 million, requiring cuts to positions and programs over the next three years.
WCCUSD considers layoffs and $60M in cuts to pay for employee raises
Officials say the 8% raises agreed to for staff will increase structural deficit to $127 million, requiring $60 million in budget cuts over the next three years.
richmondside.org
January 16, 2026 at 6:11 PM
District officials say the 8% raises agreed to for teachers and staff will increase structural deficit to $127 million, requiring cuts to positions and programs over the next three years.
Highlights include: A number of MLK Jr. events, the latest art openings, a new EBRP community grant program.
15 things to do and know in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A number of MLK Jr. events, the latest art openings, a new EBRP community grant program.
richmondside.org
January 15, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Highlights include: A number of MLK Jr. events, the latest art openings, a new EBRP community grant program.
Debilitated by PTSD from the Falklands War, Shaun Carr ended up homeless. Now he's giving back.
War veteran lived on streets for a year. Now he helps others who are unhoused
Shaun Carr, who was homeless while debilitated by PTSD while serving in the Falklands War, decided to help Richmond's unhoused community.
richmondside.org
January 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Debilitated by PTSD from the Falklands War, Shaun Carr ended up homeless. Now he's giving back.
After the city was forced to return $1.1 million in grant money in 2024, more than a dozen Black and brown equity applicants are in limbo, and the city's promise to diversify its cannabis industry remains unfulfilled.
City's plan to nurture 'equitable' cannabis businesses is failing, grant applicants say
After the city was forced to return a $1.1 million state in 2024, more than a dozen cannabis equity applicants remain in limbo.
richmondside.org
January 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
After the city was forced to return $1.1 million in grant money in 2024, more than a dozen Black and brown equity applicants are in limbo, and the city's promise to diversify its cannabis industry remains unfulfilled.
Richmond brothers Brett and Royce Conner, who are fighting the same type of cancer, started a podcast that aims to turn their candid, unscripted conversations into something that celebrates their relationship and spreads positivity.
Twin brothers' podcast aims to show joy is possible in difficult times
Richmond brothers Brett and Royce Conner, who have the same type of cancer, started a podcast to spread positivity.
richmondside.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Richmond brothers Brett and Royce Conner, who are fighting the same type of cancer, started a podcast that aims to turn their candid, unscripted conversations into something that celebrates their relationship and spreads positivity.
A peaceful protest drew several hundred people to Chevron’s Richmond refinery Saturday, including Mayor Eduardo Martinez and former city council member Melvin Willis.
Richmond mayor calls Chevron a “monster” at protest over refinery’s Venezuelan presence
A peaceful protest drew several hundred people to Chevron’s Richmond refinery Saturday in opposition to the company's Venezuelan presence.
richmondside.org
January 11, 2026 at 6:14 PM
A peaceful protest drew several hundred people to Chevron’s Richmond refinery Saturday, including Mayor Eduardo Martinez and former city council member Melvin Willis.
Carbona Pizza, Standard Fare and Guerilla Cafe were among the restaurants to shutter prior to the end of 2025.
A Detroit-style pizza place goes dark, Berkeley loses 2 popular morning options and other December closures
Carbona Pizza, Standard Fare and Guerilla Cafe were among the restaurants to shutter prior to the end of 2025.
richmondside.org
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Carbona Pizza, Standard Fare and Guerilla Cafe were among the restaurants to shutter prior to the end of 2025.
Highlights include Richmond Art Center classes, a city masquerade party and free youth soccer camps.
10 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include Richmond Art Center classes, a city masquerade party and free youth soccer camps.
richmondside.org
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Highlights include Richmond Art Center classes, a city masquerade party and free youth soccer camps.
Acting Police Chief Tim Simmons told the police commission there was a 163% spike in shootings during the last 90 days of 2025.
Gun violence in Richmond surged at end of year despite record-low homicides
Acting Police Chief Tim Simmons told the police commission there was a 163% spike in shooting incidents during the last 90 days of 2025.
richmondside.org
January 9, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Acting Police Chief Tim Simmons told the police commission there was a 163% spike in shootings during the last 90 days of 2025.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Mamacita now serving pozole and more in Emeryville, plus Square Pie Guys expands to the east
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
richmondside.org
January 8, 2026 at 7:58 AM
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
The council majority "no" vote means it didn't agree that the issue qualified as an emergency agenda item but it could be put on a future agenda.
Live updates: Richmond City Council refuses to put mayor's censure on Tuesday agenda
Mayor Eduardo Martinez has been criticized for social posts he made in December about the Bondi Beach attacks in Australia. He did apologize.
richmondside.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:58 AM
The council majority "no" vote means it didn't agree that the issue qualified as an emergency agenda item but it could be put on a future agenda.
Sourdough & Co. and OLCHI were among the restaurants to open before the end of 2025.
New Pinole sandwich spot, family-run Korean restaurant in El Sobrante mark December debuts
Sourdough & Co. and OLCHI were among the restaurants to open before the end of 2025.
richmondside.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Sourdough & Co. and OLCHI were among the restaurants to open before the end of 2025.
Low-lying areas of Richmond saw some flooding as the city experienced a record-high tide Saturday.
Days of rain, record-breaking ‘king tide’ soak Richmond; some sun expected Tuesday
Weather experts warned that the days of rain could elevate the risk of small landslides until the ground dries out.
richmondside.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Low-lying areas of Richmond saw some flooding as the city experienced a record-high tide Saturday.
In 1991 61 people were murdered in Richmond. In 2025 there were five homicides and one justified shooting death. The city’s Office of Neighborhood Safety, a gun violence prevention program that was founded in 2007, has helped save lives.
Richmond recorded its lowest ever murder rate in 2025
The Richmond Office of Neighborhood Safety has helped significantly reduce gun violence since 2007 with one-on-one outreach. Here's how.
richmondside.org
January 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM
In 1991 61 people were murdered in Richmond. In 2025 there were five homicides and one justified shooting death. The city’s Office of Neighborhood Safety, a gun violence prevention program that was founded in 2007, has helped save lives.
The Richmond native was the only Black woman representing the United States at the international art gathering — and one of just six Black artists at the show.
From Richmond to Italy: Tiffany Conway makes her mark at Florence art biennale
The Richmond native was the only Black woman representing the United States—and one of just six Black artists at the international art show.
richmondside.org
January 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The Richmond native was the only Black woman representing the United States at the international art gathering — and one of just six Black artists at the show.
The man, identified as Romario Raso Garcia, was killed at about 1:45 p.m. while working in the kitchen of the Hillltop neighborhood restaurant.
Family identifies IHOP homicide victim
The family of a man shot to death Dec. 29 while working in the kitchen of a Richmond IHOP identified him in a GoFundMe post as Romario Raso Garcia.
richmondside.org
January 2, 2026 at 7:58 AM
The man, identified as Romario Raso Garcia, was killed at about 1:45 p.m. while working in the kitchen of the Hillltop neighborhood restaurant.
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Feeling disconnected from what's going on in Richmond? In our Meet Your Neighbor series this year, we introduced you to nine local residents.
Meet Your Neighbor: 9 Richmonders we introduced you to in 2025
Feeling disconnected from what's going on in Richmond? In our Meet Your Neighbor series this year, we introduced you to nine local residents.
richmondside.org
January 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Feeling disconnected from what's going on in Richmond? In our Meet Your Neighbor series this year, we introduced you to nine local residents.
Two Richmond men were shot on Rumrill Boulevard in San Pablo, one fatally — the same day that a homicide victim was found at IHOP in Richmond.
Two Richmond men shot in San Pablo. 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
San Pablo Police are investigating the shooting death of a 36-year-old Richmond man. Second victim was critically wounded.
richmondside.org
December 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Two Richmond men were shot on Rumrill Boulevard in San Pablo, one fatally — the same day that a homicide victim was found at IHOP in Richmond.
The man, who was described by police as Hispanic and in his early 30s, was found Monday afternoon on the kitchen floor by another restaurant employee.
Man killed inside of Richmond IHOP kitchen where he worked, police say
The man, who was described by police as Hispanic and in his early 30s, was found Monday afternoon on the kitchen floor by another restaurant employee.
richmondside.org
December 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The man, who was described by police as Hispanic and in his early 30s, was found Monday afternoon on the kitchen floor by another restaurant employee.
Bay Area bridge tolls will go up starting Jan. 1, while the Richmond-San Rafael span will be the first to get new toll-collecting equipment.
Richmond bridge replacing toll plaza with a fast way to pay
Bay Area state-owned bridge tolls will go up starting Jan. 1. The Richmond-San Rafael span will be the first to get new toll-collection tech.
richmondside.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Bay Area bridge tolls will go up starting Jan. 1, while the Richmond-San Rafael span will be the first to get new toll-collecting equipment.
Highlights include: Kwanzaa celebrations, things to do on New Year's Eve and free soccer camps.
12 things to do in Richmond through Jan. 7
Highlights include: Kwanzaa celebrations, things to do on New Year's Eve, free soccer camps and the opening of a new all-ages music venue.
richmondside.org
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Highlights include: Kwanzaa celebrations, things to do on New Year's Eve and free soccer camps.
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
Richmond’s Open Air Coffee shutters
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
richmondside.org
December 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
Meanwhile, a San Pablo rabbi responds to Mayor Eduardo Martinez's controversial comments, saying, "For light over darkness," they're establishing a new home in the heart of Richmond.
Dozens of elected officials ask Richmond mayor to 'repair the harm' or resign
A San Pablo rabbi, in response to Mayor Eduardo Martinez's controversial Bondi Beach posts, announces they're buying a new temple in Richmond.
richmondside.org
December 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Meanwhile, a San Pablo rabbi responds to Mayor Eduardo Martinez's controversial comments, saying, "For light over darkness," they're establishing a new home in the heart of Richmond.
Atmospheric river comes bearing gifts to the Bay Area, including possible flash flooding and damaging winds across the East Bay.
Your Christmas weather forecast: Rain, more rain and some wind
Richmond has seen 2.5 inches of rain since Sunday, but a stronger system could bring damaging wind and flooding this week.
richmondside.org
December 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Atmospheric river comes bearing gifts to the Bay Area, including possible flash flooding and damaging winds across the East Bay.