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Lulu pugjacks ‘Fave Things’ column
By Lulu the Pug
Today, I’m pugjacking “A Few of My Favorite Things,” usually written by my owner, Kathy Chouteau, because it’s time for this...
Ribbon-cutting to celebrate first dedicated pickleball court in Richmond
The East Bay Pickleball Association will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the first dedicated pickleball courts, not only in Richmond but in all...
RPAL ‘Juneteenth Carnival’ set for Father’s Day weekend
By Kathy Chouteau
The RPAL crew is getting ready to roll out its “Juneteenth Carnival” the weekend of June 16-18 over a variety of times....
Mandolin Manny & Friends to kick off Point Richmond Music concert series
Point Richmond Music (PRM) free summer concerts return this Friday, June 9 with performances by Mandolin Manny & Friends and I ko YaYa!
The music festival takes...
Pride & Purpose Beer Fest to ‘Raise a Glass’ to Rosie
By Kathy Chouteau
East Brother Beer Co. and Rosie the Riveter Trust are heading to Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion Mon., July 3 from 4-9 p.m. for...
Richmond sets the date for Juneteenth Family Parade & Festival
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s “2023 Richmond Juneteenth Family Parade & Festival” is returning to Richmond on Sat., June 17, courtesy of the Neighborhood Block Association...
GRIP soup kitchen adds live music
The Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) has souped things up in its soup kitchen by inviting in live music.
GRIP recently posted a great story...
Rosie the Riveter Trust to screen two films honoring Black history
By Kathy Chouteau
Rosie the Riveter Trust will screen two films Wed., June 14th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in recognition of Juneteenth and FDR's Executive Order...
Richmond director/choreographer premieres award-winning films
By Kathy Chouteau
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company and Symmetricity will unveil “Sling Shot,” Sun., June 11 in Oakland, a film premiere of eight dance and...
Local churches to gather for Gospel Outreach event at Kennedy Park
Churches of West Contra Costa County will gather for the 3rd Day At the Park Gospel Outreach event at John F. Kennedy Park in...
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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...