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Loved ones and Balompié Sports Bar colleagues mourned San Pablo resident Luis Ramirez, an El Salvador native. Richmond's Iglesia Pentecostal Vida Nueva held a pupusa fundraiser, while a GoFundMe campaign aims to raise $26,000 for funeral expenses. richmondstandard.com/crime/2…
California law allows adults 21 and older to grow up to six cannabis plants at home. This residence had 984. richmondstandard.com/crime/2…
The Safeway bread plant opened in 1965 and will close Dec. 30, 2026. richmondstandard.com/communi…
The East Bay Regional Park District plans to build a new service yard and operations building at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond, replacing its aging maintenance facility. richmondstandard.com/communi…
Civic groups, schools, and nonprofits can now host a Contra Costa County Superior Court judge for free under a new outreach program aimed at demystifying the legal system. richmondstandard.com/communi…
The Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond unveiled an expansive new mural created by artist Brian Peterson at 200 Macdonald Ave. tinyurl.com/3pxpn3ch
Sixteen women from West Contra Costa County were among 52 honorees recognized by Congressman John Garamendi at his 13th annual Women of the Year ceremony in Benicia. richmondstandard.com/communi…
The RHS 'BioMechs' entered two separate robots into the tournament, and both machines progressed through the bracket and ultimately competed against each other in the finals, securing the top two spots for the school. richmondstandard.com/communi…
Till death do them part. richmondstandard.com/communi…
The unidentified person was found in a parked car in the 1600 block of 16th Street at about 2:27 p.m. on Sunday. richmondstandard.com/crime/2…
Downtown Richmond has hooked a new seafood destination. richmondstandard.com/communi…
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi named Dr. Rocio “Cio” Hernández a 2026 Woman of the Year for California’s 8th Congressional District, recognizing her three decades of work serving children, families and communities. richmondstandard.com/communi…
Hercules police arrested a 28-year-old man Sunday morning after he smashed his grandmother’s car, locked himself in her house, and started a fire inside. richmondstandard.com/communi…
Entry is first come, first served, and attendees are asked to bring a candy bag. richmondstandard.com/communi…
Richmond is recruiting new members for a task force working with local leaders to guide a three-phase downtown revival. richmondstandard.com/communi…
The consecutive top finishes, including a second-place run at September’s Chezy Champs tournament, reflect hundreds of hours spent designing, building, programming, and troubleshooting the robots. richmondstandard.com/communi…
Jeffrey King-Gardner carries a family trade legacy dating back to his great-grandmother, a WWII Rosie the Riveter. The 4th-gen boilermaker honed his craft via apprenticeships and Chevron’s ROP program. Today he trains incoming mechanics at the refinery. tinyurl.com/3m76mac8
What do you think about installing lanes dedicated to buses or bicycles along San Pablo Avenue? Transportation officials are seeking public input about the street's future via an online survey. richmondstandard.com/communi…
Chevron Richmond employee teams filled nearly 30 volunteer shifts with a total of 723 hours of time supporting six local organizations during their annual Fall Volunteer Campaign. tinyurl.com/bdhf7e3y
The upgraded site features brand-new play structures alongside fresh safety surfacing designed to provide a smoother, safer place for neighborhood kids to play. richmondstandard.com/communi…
