EBRPD waiving fees for park entrance, activities on Black Friday
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is once again celebrating "Green Friday" on Black Friday (Nov. 26), when it is waiving fees for park entrance and activities, including parking, dogs, horses, boat launching,...
East Brother Beer announces seasonal release: Baltic Porter
East Brother Beer Co. announced this week the release of its seasonal Baltic Porter.
"Brewed using all Thomas Fawcett malts, this lager is the perfect complement to a cold autumn/winter day, with flavors of dried...
‘JM Toy Giveaway’ part of growing charities run by local family, friends
Jairo Martinez, a 31-year-old Richmond native who currently resides in Pinole, says his parents taught him and his siblings to be grateful for what they have, and to help people when they need it.
"My...
New FoodMaxx app aims to deliver savings to customers
FoodMaxx on Wednesday rolled out a new mobile app that provides shoppers with digital coupons and special offers to increase savings, according to The Save Mart Companies, which operates FoodMaxx, Save Mart and Lucky...
East Bay Relief Fund to administer grants to individuals in the arts
By Kathy Chouteau
Artists and related workers living in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties can apply for funding to help weather the pandemic courtesy of a $337,500 2021 East Bay Relief Fund for Individuals in...
Mom & Pop Art Shop readies to unwrap seasonal offerings Saturday
By Kathy Chouteau
The Mom & Pop Art Shop in the Point is kicking off the holiday season this weekend with the first in a series of seasonal activities for the purchasing public.
This Sat., Nov....
Bay Area Rescue Mission to hold turkey giveaway for neighbors in need
Registration is now open for the Bay Area Rescue Mission's annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
The event is open to the public but recipients must register here in advance. The registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 19....
David Flores selected as Richmond’s poet laureate
The Richmond Arts & Culture Commission (RAAC) has selected David Flores to serve as poet laureate for the city over the 2021-2023 term. Sheila McKinney has been named youth poet laureate for the same...
‘Get creative, give creative’ at Richmond Art Center’s holiday festival
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Arts Center’s (RAC) 59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival is offering the chance to “get creative, give creative,” this holiday season with opportunities to purchase unique holiday gifts, or make your...
4 Richmond leaders honored at Salute2Kindness gala in Vallejo
By Mike Kinney
Four Richmond organizers known for striving to better the lives of local residents were honored at the inaugural “Salute2Kindness” gala, held Saturday in the historic Art-Deco Empress Theatre in Vallejo.
Among the 13...
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Contra Costa College students gain access to online courses statewide
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College and Los Medanos College—collectively part of the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD)—are among the first...
Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole and Hercules prep for tree lighting events
By Mike Kinney
The first week of December will usher in holiday tree lighting ceremonies for West Contra Costa County cities, including Richmond, San Pablo...
AC Transit to increase service levels starting Dec. 5
AC Transit will increase service on Dec. 5 to 85 percent of pre-pandemic levels, the transit agency said.
Among the changes, Line 74 serving Richmond...