Richmond Confidential

Need more info to decide on Prop. 33 rent control? We have you covered.

Prop. 33 could bring relief to cost-burdened households, but is it fair to small landlords? Proposition 33 could bring relief to cost-burdened households by giving cities more rent-control power, but landlords say it isn't fair.

Filling out your ballot this weekend? Here's some info on the state Senate race.

Skinner's exit means the East Bay will elect a new state senator. Here's where the candidates stand on the issues Skinner's exit means the East Bay will elected a new state senator. Here's where the candidates stand on the issues.

What to do, what to do? Richmond voters have to choose because only one of these measures can be implemented.

Richmond voters consider conflicting ballot measures that would change how local leaders are elected. Richmond voters consider conflicting ballot measures, J and L, that would change how local leaders are elected

Because we can all use a little election fun.

INTERACTIVE GAME: Play to find out which Richmond City Council candidates align with your views Play this interactive game to determine which of the seven Richmond City Council candidate aligns with your views.

Two open seats, one race, on the WCCUSD board.

WCCUSD school board Area 2 candidates say addressing budget deficit is their top priority Area 2 WCCUSD school board candidates Otheree Christian and Guadalupe Enllana address academics, the budget and the state of some buildings.

With two incumbents not seeking reelection, El Cerrito City Council is going to look different after this election. Meet the candidates vying for three seats.

Big changes coming to El Cerrito City Council: A Q&A with the five candidates With three open seats on the five-member El Cerrito City Council, the Nov. 5 election offers residents a rare opportunity to shape the city’s future. Mayor Tessa Rudnick will not be running for reelection after one term on the council. Councilmember Paul Fadelli is also not running, after serving ...

Voters in WCCUSD Area 2, we asked your School Board candidates some questions. Here's what they had to say.

Meet the WCCUSD school board candidates: Q&A with Otheree Christian and Guadalupe Enllana Meet the WCCUSD Area 2 school board candidates: A Q&A with incumbent Otheree Christian and challnger Guadalupe Enllana

District 1 voters say politics is not their first priority.

Why does District 1 have the lowest voter turnout in Richmond? Why did District 1 have the lowest voter turnout in 2020, with 4,397 votes cast and only a third of the residents registered?

El Cerrito football players say nobody was ineligible. "They were on the sideline watching the game. They weren’t suited up at all. They just had their jersey number. That was all."

WCCUSD investigates alleged ringers on El Cerrito football team, forcing Gauchos to forfeit 6 games and prompting student walkout The El Cerrito Gauchos forfeit 6 football games for "ineligible" players, prompting student walk-out, calls for coach to be reinstated.

2nd Lt. Bruce Brown enjoyed his brief life in Richmond, frequenting a dance club in the months leading up to his enlistment.

World War II pilot shot down over France is finally laid to rest: 'Bruce Brown was a Richmonder who sacrificed his life for his country, and he deserves to be honored.' A World War II pilot from Richmond, who was shot down over France 80 years ago, will finally be laid to rest.

San Pablo says the tax it proposes in Measure M could generate more than $2 million annually. An industry expert is skeptical.

San Pablo voters will decide if cannabis businesses can set up shop A measure on the November ballot, Measure M, will ask San Pablo voters if they support a tax on ma*****na businesses.

Fines just became steeper for California air polluters. But will it matter?

New law will triple fines for Chevron and other large polluters Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that triples the penalty ceilings for air quality violations at refineries, landfills and other industries.

The red flag warning for possible wildfires that went into effect for Contra Costa County and the rest of the East Bay on Thursday night remains in effect until 5 p.m. today.

Gusty wind prompts Weather Service to issue 'red flag alert' for possible wildfires in East Bay Wind gusts and dry conditions on Friday prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag alert for the East Bay until Saturday night

“We are really trying to come at this with a learning intent and growth mindset to understand what’s important to the community, how we can improve and to really grow that two-way dialogue,” said Brian Hubinger, Chevron public and government relations manager.

At town hall meeting, Chevron promises to keep Richmond residents informed about flaring, other refinery issues At Chevron’s first town hall meeting, community members had an opportunity to address their concerns directly to company representatives.

The judge's decision was brief: “The Court does not see a basis for the Writ of Mandate,” which is an order that would have compelled the district to take action.

WCCUSD wins case that would have forced it to repair school, hire more teachers A Contra Costa County judge sides with WCCUSD in case that would have forced it to repair school, hire more teachers.

“No choice was given because when you are sent a letter saying you have until this day to vacate, you don’t have that chance,” James Daunt, Barnes & Noble CEO, told Richmond Confidential.

Barnes & Noble's closure will leave El Cerrito in a virtual book desert Workers at the El Cerrito Plaza Barnes & Noble were surprised to find out that the story is closing in January.

Berkeley was the first city to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day in 1992. Since then, more than 100 cities have done the same. San Pablo City Council's decision, comes with a twist.

San Pablo becomes latest Bay Area city to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day With a unanimous City Council vote, San Pablo becomes latest Bay Area city to honor Indigenous Peoples Day.

People in Richmond are fed up with high gas prices: “It makes zero sense. We are half a mile from the refinery, and gas prices are still $5 a gallon,” he said. “It’s not sustainable for normal people."

Bill up for vote today aims to keep gas prices from spiking by forcing refineries to maintain supply A bill up for vote today in the California Assembly aims to keep gas costs from spiking by forcing refineries to keep reserves.

The recap of a cordial but lively District 5 Candidates' Night — the last of three co-hosted by Richmond Confidential, Richmondside, The Contra Costa Pulse and El Tímpano.

District 5 residents pepper City Council candidates with questions about safety, Chevron and the environment The two candidates vying for an open City Council seat in District 5 met Tuesday at an election forum hosted by local news agencies.

When was the last time you updated your emergency kit? Do you even have one? Here's what people in Richmond had to say when we asked those questions.

People of Richmond: How prepared are you for a possible wildfire? We asked people in Richmond how prepared they are for a possible wildfire, given that it is fire season in California.

“I think so. I do have a go bag. I had bottles of water next to the go bag in a case, but I drank them. My spare car keys are in there, and I think I have rope. I packed it a long time ago, I just haven’t touched it because there hasn’t been an emergency.”

People of Richmond: How prepared are you for a possible wildfire? We asked people in Richmond how prepared they are for a possible wildfire, given that it is fire season in California.

"Taste of Richmond" kicks off Monday and will go until Oct. 14. Now in its fifth year, this new, weeklong event will showcase exclusive menus, discounts, promotions, live music, five new participating restaurants and unique venues as part of the lineup.

Taste of Richmond revamped into weeklong celebration of food and community Taste of Richmond expands this year to a weeklong event, featuring discounts, promotions and live music at local restaurants.

“We don’t want to cut any programs because we need all of our programs,” said Kim Moses, associate superintendent of business services. “But what we’d like to do is do an examination of those programs to identify where they’re extremely effective and where we may have areas of improvement or even areas of reduction.”

WCCUSD taking action to address projected $7 million deficit To remain within its projected spending limits, the West Contra Costa Unified School District must shave $7 million from its 2025-2026 budget.

Don't miss the last election forum co-hosted by Richmond Confidential, Richmondside, The Contra Costa Pulse and El Tímpano.

Join us for a City Council District 5 candidates' forum On Tuesday, the two candidates running for Richmond City Council in District 5 will meet for an election forum.

At a District 6 election forum, Claudia Jiménez and Shawn Dunning square off on a host of safety and quality-of-life issues.

Residents ask District 6 City Council candidates what they will do about sideshows and smoke shops. Residents ask District 6 City Council candidates on Monday what they will do about sideshows and smoke shops.