Richmond community gathers to mourn 4-year-old Heitor
By Mike Kinney
Dozens of solemn community members gathered on Coalinga Avenue in Richmond today to comfort a grieving family.
The vigil was held in memory of 4-year-old Heitor, who was fatally struck in what police...
Richmond synagogue invites community to Purim Carnival
By Colette Wright
Put on your best costume and break out your noisemakers in honor of Temple Beth Hillel’s festive Purium Carnival.
On Sunday, March 8 from noon to 2 p.m., community members are invited to...
Become a Richmond Promise mentor
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Promise is on the lookout for volunteer mentors for its 2020-2021 cohort of scholars.
The organization that provides funding and guidance for current and future college students from Richmond and North...
West County Lego Robotics inspires students’ passion for STEM
By Kathy Chouteau
They call him “Mr. M” and he knows a thing or two about inspiring a passion for STEM learning in Richmond students.
Peter Margolis, a retired Silicon Valley teacher and San Pablo resident,...
City launches Transparent Richmond platform
In an effort to increase transparency in government operations, Richmond just launched Transparent Richmond, a citywide open data and performance reporting system powered by Tyler Technologies’ Socrata platform.
The new system offers the community a...
Richmond black history celebration to ‘engage, educate and entertain’
By Kathy Chouteau
Touting an afternoon event that will “engage, educate and entertain,” the City of Richmond and the Commission on Aging will co-host the Black History Celebration Saturday, Feb. 29 from 1 p.m. to...
Richmond’s family-owned El Sol Furniture shines on 23rd Street
By Mike Kinney
Quality furniture that is unique isn't the only reason people from out of town visit this store on 23rd Street in Richmond. The family that runs El Sol Furniture at 1169 23rd...
Richmond public safety heroes to be honored at annual awards dinner
By Kathy Chouteau
The people who excel at keeping the community safe, not just police officers and firefighters but also civilians, will be honored next month at the City of Richmond Public Safety Awards Dinner....
Richmond Swims offering low-cost adult swim lessons
By Colette Wright
It’s never too late to learn a lifesaving skill. Richmond Swims is providing another round of low-cost adult swim lessons at Richmond Plunge, on 1 E Richmond Ave.
Richmond Swims offers a bundle...
San Pablo history in full Blume
By Mike Kinney
The Standard recently caught up with Janet Pottier, president of the San Pablo Historical and Museum Society, for insight about the historic Blume House, one of several historic structures serving as museums...
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Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk?
Eileen Hazel of Eileen Hazel Music out of...
Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Fire Youth Academy will host an “Open House and Sign-Up Info Day” Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2...
From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The Governing Board of 4CD will launch a year of celebrations...
