Disappearing Clipper card dollars frustrate riders
Lost account balances, disappearing monthly passes, and malfunctioning ticket terminals are just the tip of the iceberg. ‘These issues must be investigated and fixed,’ a transit rep told us.
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‘Art of the African Diaspora’ at Richmond Art Center overflows with warmth and culture
The longest running show of its kind features everything from crafts and jewelry to paintings in every medium.
Majority vote of WCCUSD school board gives raises to teachers, staff — and themselves
The school district is planning for layoffs, school mergers and reduced student services to pay for the salary increases.
New Yemeni spots hit Richmond and Berkeley, and a popular SF pizza joint expands to Oakland
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
City
I-80 shooting: Richmond detective kills man who was reportedly threatening cars
Shooting on freeway in Hercules marks the third Richmond officer-involved fatal shooting within less than a year.
Community
Oscar-nominated ‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler grew up in Richmond
“Sinners” broke records with 16 nominations, including a first for a Black director who lives in Oakland, Coogler.
Everything you need to know about the Cheese Board expansion
The cherished North Shattuck bakery, cheese shop and pizzeria reopened Jan. 20 with a new system to accommodate a project eight years in the making.
SCHOOLS
WCCUSD considers layoffs and $60M in cuts to pay for employee raises
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.
Public safety
Victim identified in San Pablo fatal shooting
Clarence Hughes Jr., 36, of Richmond was shot to death Dec. 29 on Rumrill Boulevard, police said.
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Richmondside’s Alejandra Armstrong recognized as ‘unsung hero’ by SPJ NorCal
As audience engagement editor, Armstrong ensures reaching and serving readers is always top of mind — from social media posts to headlines, public events and our email newsletters.
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Inside a reporter’s 3-year effort to investigate the deaths of 2 men after forced sedations
Richmondside reporter Joel Umanzor shares how he used public records and drew on personal relationships to tell the stories of Jose Luis Lopez and Ivan Gutzalenko.
Richmondside: Built on a foundation of listening
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