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Bay Area Roller Derby to host Pride Night in Richmond
This Saturday night at Richmond Memorial Auditorium, the Bay Area’s beloved roller derby rivals—the Oakland Outlaws and San Francisco Rolling Dead—come together for a...
Richmond unites at enduring Juneteenth parade and festival
Richmond City Councilmember Jamelia Brown experienced a full-circle moment. Once a child in the crowd cheering along her city's long-running Juneteenth parade, today she...
El Sobrante mural spotlights community’s local watershed
By Kathy Chouteau
Triangle Works, a nonprofit which runs a community art space called The Shed, recently celebrated the unveiling of a mural on Appian...
Here’s where to celebrate Independence Day in West County this year
By Kathy Chouteau
Independence Day is just around the bend, and right on cue, there are a number of festive celebrations for locals to enjoy...
‘On July 4, America was free. On Juneteenth, we were free.’
Retired Richmond police Capt. Art Johnson and long-dedicated community advocate Annie King-Meredith will lead this year’s Juneteenth parade as co-grand marshals.
They are part of...
‘The Best of El Cerrito’ contest recognizes Richmond businesses
By Kathy Chouteau
Voting is underway for “The Best of El Cerrito” contest hosted by the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce alongside the Best of...
‘Mega Meat Sale’ comes to El Sobrante
By Kathy Chouteau
Kenston Farms, a meat wholesaler, is hosting a “Mega Meat Sale” now through Sunday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m....
EBRPD to offer Free Park Day on Juneteenth
In recognition of Juneteenth—America’s oldest nationally observed holiday marking the end of slavery—the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is offering a Free Park...
First Point Richmond Music concert of summer kicks off Friday
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for Friday night June 13? The Point Richmond Music season gets underway Friday with two free concerts from 5:30 p.m....
Richmond business to donate half of Saturday earnings to support immigrants
By Kathy Chouteau
Flor Hermosa, a new coffee shop nestled amid the lush greenscape of Golden Gate Palms nursery in Richmond, is donating half of...
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Federal lawmakers secure $11.2M for Port of Richmond upgrades
Federal lawmakers and local officials recently announced that the Port of Richmond will receive $11,224,449 in federal funding to support critical infrastructure upgrades. The...
‘Family Game Night’ launches at Richmond’s Multicultural Bookstore
By Kathy Chouteau
Tamara Shiloh of the Multicultural Bookstore & Gifts and ChuckT of Rich City Studios are teaming up to bring a monthly “Family...
Former Richmond pastor gets life without parole for child sexual assault
Emilio Alberto Esperanza-Pacheco, a former pastor at God's Lighthouse of Truth Church in Richmond, has been sentenced to 120 years to life plus life...