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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.
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
The top 12 East Bay food stories of 2025
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
richmondside.org
December 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
The Planetarium, opening Jan. 2 on Jacuzzi Street, offers a place to see up-and-coming indie and punk acts as well as other types of performance artists.
New all-ages music venue to feature bands you maybe haven't heard of — yet
See bands including Brand New Companion, Tony Horses, The Secretary, and John Turkey’s Nightmare at new all-ages Richmond music venue.
richmondside.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Planetarium, opening Jan. 2 on Jacuzzi Street, offers a place to see up-and-coming indie and punk acts as well as other types of performance artists.
East Bay Regional Park District officers say they rescued an emu that was roaming around Wildcat Canyon Regional Park last week.
Anyone missing an emu?
East Bay Regional Park District officers say they rescued an emu that was roaming around Wildcat Canyon Regional Park last week.
richmondside.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
East Bay Regional Park District officers say they rescued an emu that was roaming around Wildcat Canyon Regional Park last week.
Betty Reid Soskin, one of the nation's most iconic park rangers, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025. She was 104.
Betty Reid Soskin, nation's oldest park ranger, has died. She was 104
Betty Reid Soskin, one of the nation's most iconic park rangers, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025. She was 104.
richmondside.org
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Betty Reid Soskin, one of the nation's most iconic park rangers, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025. She was 104.
Richmond City Council member Jamelia Brown said Mayor Eduardo Martinez should resign over Bondi Beach post.
Local elected officials call for censuring Richmond mayor over social media posts
Richmond City Council member Jamelia Brown said Mayor Eduardo Martinez should resign over social posts being called antisemitic.
richmondside.org
December 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Richmond City Council member Jamelia Brown said Mayor Eduardo Martinez should resign over Bondi Beach post.
Mayor Eduardo Martinez is being asked to resign over recent now-deleted LinkedIn posts. He's also being criticized for previous public comments about Hamas-Israel politics.
Richmond mayor slammed for sharing Bondi Beach shooting conspiracies
Mayor Eduardo Martinez is being asked to resign over recent now-deleted LinkedIn posts as well as previous remarks about Hamas and Israel.
richmondside.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Mayor Eduardo Martinez is being asked to resign over recent now-deleted LinkedIn posts. He's also being criticized for previous public comments about Hamas-Israel politics.
The United Teachers of Richmond on Dec. 10 told the WCCUSD school board that Chief Business Officer Kim Moses underreported projected revenue.
WCCUSD business chief's retirement announced on heels of no-confidence vote
Days after the teachers union revealed its lack of confidence in her, WCCUSD's business chief Kim Moses announces she's retiring.
richmondside.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The United Teachers of Richmond on Dec. 10 told the WCCUSD school board that Chief Business Officer Kim Moses underreported projected revenue.