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🌱 How Richmond’s new Tiny Village is changing life for local youth

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Coffee in hand, Richmond? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Richmond's new Tiny Village is changing life for local youth
  • Richmond reflects on the legacy of beloved physician Dr. Desmond Carson
  • How will the new Superfund cleanup plan change Richmond's shoreline?

Also on today's calendar: New To You: a premiere gallery exhibition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Inspiring and motivating': Dozens celebrate Richmond Tiny Village grand opening (mercurynews.com) — Richmond residents now have a new Tiny House Village on 23rd Street, offering 24 beds and support services for local 18- to 24-year-olds facing homelessness. Built through broad community effort and backed by $300,000 in city funding, the colorful homes, murals, and shared spaces aim to provide stability, dignity, and a sense of belonging for vulnerable young people.
   

• Dr. Desmond Carson, Physician Who Cared for Richmond, Dies (ccpulse.org) — Richmond is mourning Dr. Desmond Carson, a hometown physician who spent decades caring for West County residents and speaking out for better local health care. Friends remember his work at Doctors Medical Center, LifeLong Medical Care, and on the Richmond Steelers sidelines, as well as his candid outreach on COVID-19 vaccines and his constant encouragement for Richmond youth to dream bigger.
   

• EPA Proposes Plan to Address Lauritzen Channel Contamination at United Heckathorn Superfund Site (epa.gov) — Federal environmental officials are proposing a major cleanup of toxic DDT and dieldrin contamination in Richmond's Lauritzen Channel at the United Heckathorn Superfund Site, and they want your input. The plan includes dredging, capping, and other measures to protect marine life and seafood safety, with a 90-day public comment period and an October 21 meeting at the Richmond Recreation Complex.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Poor Guala Guala is still waiting for someone committed to step up & adopt him.
    He is truly the most goofy, playful & gorgeous short man - it's wild he is still without a home. Apply through CCAS (he's with me in foster & not… (Nextdoor Country Club Vista)
  • Insurance for my "private water line" from "SLWA" apparently endorsed by EBMUD?
    Recently I received a letter from an insurance company, "SLWA", that wants to sell me insurance for the water line that runs from the EBMUD meter to… (Nextdoor May Valley)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for (8539) Richmond: Assistant Manager and Shift Runners in Richmond. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member: Food Champion in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Cerrito

  • In brief: Berkeley reminds citizens to register to vote by Oct. 19 (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Bay Area News Group high school football predictions: Week 6, 2026 (mercedsunstar.com)

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  • NYU Professor Says Gen Z Has 'No Reason' to Believe Financial Security Is Coming (dailygalaxy.com)

Hercules

  • Hercules Hires Mike Futrell as City Manager (californiacitynews.org)
  • Biotin-Labeled Assay Reagents Market To 2035: 8-10% CAGR Backed by Point-of-Care Testing Demand (indexbox.io)
  • Indexing Primer Modules Market Outlook to 2035 (indexbox.io)

Ok Richmond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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