🌱 Why the 100-year-old Richmond Plunge still makes Bay Area best-of lists
Richmond, California Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Richmond! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why the 100-year-old Richmond Plunge still makes Bay Area best-of lists
- Will Richmond sixth-graders lose their take-home Chromebooks next school year?
- Bought a grapevine at Richmond Costco recently? Read this urgent warning
Also on today's calendar: Five Little Monkeys Summer Kick Off Warehouse Sale! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Low clouds, then sun and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Splash into summer with these 12 terrific Bay Area public pools (marinij.com) — If you’re looking to cool off close to home, the century‑old Richmond Plunge in Point Richmond offers a renovated historic pool with separate lap and kids’ areas plus a striking wall‑length mural. It’s one of a dozen standout Bay Area public pools highlighted, with details on hours, prices, and what makes each spot worth the drive this summer. 
• WCCUSD's deficit has shrunk, but budget cut pain remains (richmondside.org) — West Contra Costa schools, including those in Richmond, are seeing some financial relief, but big cuts and classroom impacts remain. District officials say reserves will stretch further than expected, yet hundreds of positions are gone and many Richmond elementary students may lose take-home Chromebook access, raising concerns about equity and learning at home.
• Richmond Costco sold plants infested with insect that could devastate food crops, wine industry (berkeleyside.org) — If you bought a grapevine at the Richmond Costco after April 21, county agriculture officials want you to stop moving it and call them immediately due to an invasive insect infestation. The glassy-winged sharpshooter, found on plants sold in Richmond and other Contra Costa stores, can severely damage grapevines and threaten local wine and agricultural businesses, though it’s harmless to people and pets.
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Five Little Monkeys Summer Kick Off Warehouse Sale! →
5327 Jacuzzi St, Richmond
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San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade →
384 W Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
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SkeptiCal Conference →
Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St, Oakland
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Skyjam Musical Storytime →
Skytown Co-op Preschool, 5714 Solano Ave, Richmond
10:00 am
Saturday May 30
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💬 Chatter
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- Update: Pet Reunited
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- Amethod Public School posted a job opening for Middle School Science Teacher 26/27 SY in Richmond. Apply here.
- Parker-Hannifin, Corporation posted a job opening for Production Worker- 1st Shift in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Pablo
- El Cerrito Police Say Female Attacked With Wrench, Robbed (contracosta.news)
- Late Models, A Hobby Stock Bounty Highlight Saturday's Races At Antioch Speedway (contracosta.news)
El Cerrito
- Woman beaten with wrench, robbed in El Cerrito (mercurynews.com)
- Swamp Rock Legend Behind Some of Classic Rock's Biggest Songs Turns 81 (parade.com)
- No more school reunions for me (sovanow.com)
Hercules
- Former UFC contender to headline Fight Night V in San Jose as Coker launches new MMA league (eastbaytimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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