City of Richmond, CA - Local Government

09/11/2026

New Movie Series on KCRT-TV. "Saturday Night at the Movies" premieres Saturday at 7PM.

Let's Go Watch a Double Feature! 🎥

NEW FALL SERIES! Saturday at 7PM
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
with host Jack Pignatello

This week's film - "Crime Wave" (1954): 🎞️
A reformed ex-con is forced back into crime by escaped former cellmates while an intense LAPD detective pursues them. Steve Lacey: Gene Nelson. Lt. Sims: Sterling Hayden. Ellen Lacey: Phyllis Kirk. Doc Penny: Ted de Corsia.

Each week, "Saturday Night at the Movies" brings a curated double feature designed to recreate the nostalgic experience of a vintage cinema outing. Starting with retro cliffhanger serials like "Flash Gordon" or "Captain Marvel," the show then presents a classic Hollywood feature films such as "Charade," "M," "Life with Father," "Detour," "Impact," and "The Amazing Transparent Man."

Watch on KCRT-TV: Comcast (Ch. 28) and uVerse (Ch. 99).

09/10/2026

🎉Celebrate culture, community, and Latin American pride at the Fiestas Patrias Parade!

Richmond and San Pablo are coming together for a vibrant celebration honoring the independence traditions and rich cultures of Latin America! 🌎✨

Join us Saturday, September 12, as 23rd Street comes alive with colorful floats, live music, folkloric dance, classic cars, local schools, youth groups, community organizations, and more. Bring your family and friends, find a spot along the route, and help us celebrate the cultures that make our communities so special!

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Parade begins at 10:00 AM
📍 Starts: 23rd St. & Barrett Ave., Richmond
🏁 Ends: Saint Paul Church, San Pablo at approximately 1:00 PM

Come celebrate the traditions of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Chile, Costa Rica, Brazil, Belize, and beyond.

This is more than a parade—it’s a celebration of unity, resilience, heritage, and community. ❤️

🎊 Bring the whole family and join the celebration!

¡Viva la comunidad! ¡Viva Fiestas Patrias! 🎉

09/08/2026

09/05/2026

Join us for a final open house at Richmond City Council Chambers on Thursday, September 10, 4-7pm.

We invite your feedback on proposed transit improvements to Macdonald Avenue and Cutting Boulevard.

Learn more: https://actransit.us/4bqNLWB

09/04/2026

🚌 Richmond, your input matters! AC Transit is hosting its Final Community Open House for the Macdonald Avenue and Cutting Boulevard Transit Improvement Project, and residents are invited to learn about the proposed changes and share feedback. The project is exploring upgrades designed to improve travel along both corridors for bus riders, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, including potential changes to curb space.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza
🚌 Get there by AC Transit Lines 71, 72M, or 74.

Come learn more about the proposed improvements and make sure your voice is part of the conversation. For additional project information, visit actransit.org/macdonald-cutting-project

09/03/2026

The Downtown Point Richmond Connectivity Project seeks to close a key gap in the citywide bicycle network and the regional Bay Trail while improving bicycle and pedestrian safety and access. 🚲

Project Goals:

The Downtown Point Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Project intends to meet the following goals.

Improved Safety: Create safer pedestrian crossings, enhanced bus stops, connected bike routes, and clear wayfinding to reduce conflicts and improve comfort for everyone.

Connectivity: Design a bike and pedestrian link through Downtown Point Richmond completing the existing gap in routes between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, Downtown Richmond, and the Ferry Terminal.

Community-Informed Design: Work with neighborhood and city residents, businesses, and organizations to shape improvements that reflect community needs.

The project will take a fresh look at existing conditions and community feedback to develop and test conceptual alternatives, preliminary design, and final design for the connection.

For more information in comments 👇

09/02/2026

Final Community Open House: AC Transit Macdonald Avenue and Cutting Boulevard Transit Improvement Project 🚎

Date: Thursday, September 10
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza
How to Get Here: AC Transit Lines 71, 72M and 74

AC Transit is proposing improvements to Macdonald Avenue and Cutting Boulevard, and we invite you to provide feedback on these proposals. Join us for a final open house to hear more about various upgrades aimed at enhancing the experience along both corridors for bus riders, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike, including how the project would reallocate curb space. Let us know what you think.

The planned improvements will focus on Macdonald Avenue between Richmond Parkway and west of San Pablo Avenue, as well as Cutting Boulevard between I-580 and the El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. Learn more about these exciting transit developments and give us your input.

For more information, go to https://www.actransit.org/macdonald-cutting-project

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09/02/2026

New "Sidewalks Entertainment" tonight at 7:30PM on KCRT-TV

NEW! Season Premiere of "Sidewalks Entertainment" Wednesday at 7:30PM & 11:30PM on KCRT-TV:

Host Lori Rosales talks to actor and stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan about her book and Netflix sitcom, “Leanne.” Plus, we have the extended presentation of Madonna’s “Confessions II - The Film.” Co-Host: Richard R. Lee.

Watch on KCRT-TV: Comcast (Ch. 28) and uVerse (Ch. 99). 📺

08/28/2026

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Overnight Lane Closures: Nightly from 7 pm - 5 am, August 31 through September 4

Caltrans maintenance crews will close lanes on both the upper and lower decks to conduct maintenance and repairs. At least one lane will remain OPEN in both directions.

Drivers should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes or allow extra travel time.

08/27/2026

Homelessness 101 in Contra Costa County: A Community Awareness Workshop

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ⏱️
Richmond Public Library, West Side Branch, 135 Washington Avenue

Join us for an engaging and informative session designed for anyone curious about homelessness in Contra Costa County. Whether you are a concerned community member, have ideas for service programs, or are seeking services yourself, this presentation is for you.

Jaime Jenett, MPH, Community Engagement Specialist for Contra Costa Health, Housing and Homeless Services will be the speaker.

For more information call (510) 620-6567.

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