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The Advocate
As Richmond approaches its upcoming city council election, District 3 incumbent Doria Robinson is seeking re-election in a competitive race against challenger Brandon Evans, centered on housing, public safety, and economic equity. In a phone interview with The Advocate, Robinson reflected on her time in office, her background in Richmond, and the priorities
The Advocate
In the lead-up to Richmond’s upcoming city council election, candidates are making their case to voters across the city. Among them is Brandon Evans, a 36-year-old District 3 candidate running against incumbent Doria Robinson, whose campaign centers on a familiar but often debated idea: that leaders should come from the communities they represent. At 36,...
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What is Measure G? In short, Measure G allocates $920 million in government bonds to fund construction projects for the three colleges in the 4CD: Contra Costa, Diablo Valley, and Los Medanos Colleges. More specifically, this money is meant to fund the following; according to the actual text of the measure, which you can read...
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The organizers who brought the “No King Rally” to El Sobrante, California on March 28, 2026 gathered again on Friday to celebrate the labor force. “We’re here this evening to support workers, not billionaires,” said Judy Weatherly, one of the organizers of the rally. ‘We are here every Friday night, but tonight is a special...
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En el centro de Martínez, California, una madre y sus hijos han creado un acogedor nicho. Ember Rest es una pequeña y cómoda tienda de juegos que abrió a principios del pasado septiembre, y desde ese momento definitivamente ha dejado su huella en Martínez. “Queremos que este lugar sea bienvenido para todo tipo”, dijo Ricco...
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El Superintendente Estatal de Instrucción Pública es una posición muy importante para las elecciones, pero fuera de algunos medios como Edsource, no hay foco en la carrera del Superintendente Estatal, a pesar de que los californianos tienen grandes opiniones cuando se trata de educación. Esta es una posición elegida con votantes que eligen quién obtiene...
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ACTUALIZACIÓN: Jueves, 7 de mayo a las 10 p.m. – ¡Canvas está de vuelta! Aunque funciona en la aplicación móvil, el sitio web todavía está caído a través de Insite. Aquí hay algunas actualizaciones de lo que sucedió antes de que volviera: ACTUALIZACIÓN: Jueves 7 de mayo a las 2 p.m. – Canvas fue inaccesible...
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Plans for a 70-home development project near Marina Way South were approved after negotiations, permit denials and appeals dating back to 2023. The Richmond City Council voted 4-0 to approve the housing project at their meeting on May 5. While Richmond’s Planning Commission had initially approved the project’s plans on March 5, two appeals made...
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On May 8 in CCC’s parking lots 3 and 6, from 4 to 9 p.m., Concilio de la Comunidad invited the community to come together and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food vendors, folklorico, cars, music, a photo booth, and live Banda Estrellas de la Bahia. Concilio de la comunidad invited Brotherhood Bay Area, Chelu...
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Skincare is looking quite different these days. Consumers are skipping expensive products for items made in their kitchens with grocery ingredients. This decision is driven by economic pressures and a desire for ingredient transparency. The do it yourself (DIY) skincare trend is booming in 2026; 54% of beauty executives cited a shift in consumer demand...
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