A Few of My Favorite Things: The Banksy of Beer Can Art
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard’s series, “A Few of My Favorite Things” takes a look at some of this reporter’s top local treasures—be they food, drink, places or faces—from Richmond and beyond. Up this week:...
Nonprofits encouraged to apply for Chevron ECIA grants
Nonprofit organizations that provide services focused on supporting the community, youth and youth sports in Richmond are encouraged to apply for this Chevron-funded, city-administered grant program.
The 10-year Chevron Modernization Project Environmental and Community Investment Agreement...
Richmond waste-to-hydrogen project moves forward with Chevron investment
A pioneering plant that will turn waste from a Richmond landfill into hydrogen is targeted to come online in the first quarter of 2024, thanks in part to additional investments in the project by...
Local health providers partner on education campaign amid tridemic
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health and Kaiser Permanente have teamed up on a public health education campaign to inform community members about self-care recovery tips and remote treatment options for common illnesses via a...
Ribbon cutting planned for Little Buddha Lounge in Richmond
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 22, to welcome the Little Buddha Lounge, an oxygen bar and salt tavern geared towards holistic healing therapies.
The community is invited...
Richmond residents, officials meet to combat human trafficking
By Mike Kinney
Human trafficking continues to be a pervasive problem in Richmond, but that hasn't stopped a community-wide effort to bust traffickers and provide services to victims.
On Tuesday, Richmond police Chief Bisa French and...
Kaiser volunteers partner with Urban Tilth for MLK Day of Service
By Antonia Ehlers
The community spirit was high during a recent Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteer event in Richmond.
Permanente employees partnered with Urban Tilth at the Unity Park Community Plaza to honor Dr. King’s...
Apply now for Chevron Richmond’s Black history awareness scholarship
High school seniors in the West Contra Costa Unified District (WCCUSD) are encouraged to apply for the annual Chevron Richmond Black History Awareness Scholarship program.
Applications can be accessed here and must be received by email...
Kaiser recruiting next generation of marriage and family therapists
By Chyresse Hill
With demand for mental health services reaching some of its highest levels to date, there is an increasing need for more mental health professionals. In fact, according to a recent study by...
Qualifying residents can get money towards a new e-bike
By Kathy Chouteau
511 Contra Costa wants you to know that if you buy a new e-bike, you can qualify for a cash rebate of $150 to $500. But first you have to apply.
The organization...
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‘Kalua’ the French Bulldog stolen in gunpoint robbery
Richmond police are asking for the community to be on the lookout for a French Bulldog named Kalua that was stolen at gunpoint on...
Richmond author’s book examines tie between incest and prostitution
By Kathy Chouteau
East Richmond Heights author and agent of social change Dr. Betty Burrus-Wright, PhD, MFT is set to release her book, “Searchers: Brave...
Warren Smith’s response to immense adversity: 4.0 GPA, WSU signing
Warren Smith, star senior defensive back and receiver for North Coast Section champion El Cerrito High, is also a 4.0 student and has signed...
