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Author to discuss ‘The Gangster’s Scholar’ at Richmond Public Library
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch will feature Dr. Shanice Robinson-Blacknell in its next “Local Author Talk” on Monday, June 2 from...
La Casita Don Chuy to open in Portumex’s former digs
By Kathy Chouteau
Answering the pressing question on the minds of many Richmond residents, La Casita Don Chuy is poised to take over the former...
El Cerrito to raise ‘Progress Pride Flag’ at City Hall in June
The City of El Cerrito is inviting the community to its annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, which includes a flag-raising ceremony and speakers...
Foster’s Freeze in Pinole to host another Classic Car Show
Foster's Freeze is revving up for another round of classic car nostalgia with its upcoming Classic Car Show, set to take place on Thursday,...
Food truck incubator ‘The Lot’ reopening in downtown Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
A Macdonald Avenue parking lot will come alive with street food as The Lot, an outdoor downtown Richmond food court, celebrates a...
Rosie Rally returns for national park’s 25th anniversary
By Kathy Chouteau
Rosie the Riveter Trust, the nonprofit arm of the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, is ushering in the...
Richmond resident’s ’60 Days’ to dawn on streaming platforms
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond native and filmmaker, Stephen Ashford, wrote, directed and produced the new comedy 60 Days, which is set to hit streaming platforms...
County Clerk-Recorder to Host ‘Destination Weddings’ at Mount Diablo
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, in collaboration with California State Parks, is once again hosting the very popular "Destination Weddings" event at Summit...
Down Home Music Store to stay after building acquisition
By Kathy Chouteau
Harrod Blank of Les Blank Films and the Arhoolie Foundation purchased their shared building at 10341 San Pablo Ave. on May 7...
Richmond to crack open good books at free Literacy Fest
By Kathy Chouteau
The City of Richmond, Richmond Public Library, Friends of the Library and a group of community partners are coming together to host...
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Richmond residents get life-saving smoke alarms via community partnership
By Mike Aldax
The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region hosted its Sound the Alarm event at the Shields-Reid Community Center in Richmond on...
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...