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Bay Area Rescue Mission distributes 1,000 Thanksgiving ‘boxes of hope’
By Kathy Chouteau
The Bay Area Rescue Mission (BARM) started distributing free “boxes of hope” at 8:30 a.m. this morning, stocked with a complete Thanksgiving...
Rosie the Riveter who sewed face masks for pandemic effort coming to Richmond
By Molly Myman
Rosie the Riveter Trust is hosting an in-person event with Pennsylvania-based “Rosie the Riveter” Mae Krier on Dec. 1.
The event will be...
SPPD donation drive to help furry friends with essentials
By Kathy Chouteau
Want to help fulfill the holiday wish list of local furballs in need? The San Pablo Police Department (SPPD) is appealing for...
Richmond-wide effort distributes 1,000 turkeys to families in need
By Mike Kinney
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt joined volunteers from community organizations at the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) on Monday to help distribute 1,000...
‘All available CHP officers’ to be on patrol Thanksgiving weekend
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced Monday that all available officers will be on patrol for Thanksgiving weekend.
The "Maximum Enforcement Period" starts 6:01 a.m....
300 turkey dinners distributed from Phila Burger Station parking lot
By Mike Kinney
Community groups and volunteers gathered at Phila Burger Station in Richmond for a third consecutive year on Sunday to pass out 300...
Big cars, bigger hearts at Richmond Civic Center giveaway
By Mike Kinney
Only thing bigger than their gorgeous classic cars were their hearts. On Saturday, the Outsider Car Club rolled into the Richmond Civic...
EBRPD waiving fees for park entrance, activities on Black Friday
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is once again celebrating "Green Friday" on Black Friday (Nov. 26), when it is waiving fees for...
East Brother Beer announces seasonal release: Baltic Porter
East Brother Beer Co. announced this week the release of its seasonal Baltic Porter.
"Brewed using all Thomas Fawcett malts, this lager is the perfect...
Richmond pickleball seeks rebound from theft with Go Fund Me
By Kathy Chouteau
The East Bay Pickleball Association’s Richmond contingent has launched a Go Fund Me to help rebound from the theft of all of...
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Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way
A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall
By Mike Aldax
Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...
Sheldon Elementary to host student music and debate showcase
Sheldon Elementary School will host "A Night of Brazilian Rhythm & Voice" on Thursday, May 21. The event takes place from 6-7 p.m. in...