Even when canceled, annual Cinco de Mayo parade has impact
When the COVID-19 shelter-in-place period began in March, organizers of the annual Cinco de Mayo Peace & Unity Parade in Richmond and San Pablo faced the difficult decision to cancel it.
"It really was a...
Point Richmond post office features fused glass art exhibition
Starting May 5 through June 22, visitors of the Point Richmond post office at 104 Washington Ave. to see a new display of fused glass art by Jan Chleboun.
According to the Arts of Point...
East Brother Beer Co. unveils newest brew: Pride & Purpose
By Kathy Chouteau
East Brother Beer Co. has a new brew with a fitting name: Pride & Purpose.
The Richmond brewery’s co-founder Rob Lightner extols the capacity for beer to be “a tool to bring communities...
El Cerrito restaurant owners make video plea amid COVID-19 lockdown
The family that owns a Thai restaurant in El Cerrito recently made a heartbreaking plea on YouTube to the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the video, Ann and Paul Chan, who own Larb Thai...
El Sobrante pizzeria extends tasty offer to frontline workers
By Kathy Chouteau
Chicago’s Pizza with a Twist has a tasty offer for workers serving on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The family-run, El Sobrante-based pizzeria is offering healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and...
‘EVIL ROBOTS!’ invade Richmond art world
By Kathy Chouteau
Evil Robots have invaded Richmond. Fortunately, they’re observing social distancing protocols by congregating online as part of NIAD Art Center’s current art exhibition.
The online exhibition, aptly titled “EVIL ROBOTS!,” features works by...
Bridge Commissary Kitchen extends free meal pickups through May
By Kathy Chouteau
Bridge Commissary Kitchen at Bridge Storage and ArtSpace is extending its “Chef Popup & Pickup,” offering of free gourmet lunches throughout May.
Each Wednesday in May (May 6, 13, 20 and 27) between...
Cinco de Mayo among local summer celebrations postponed or cancelled
By Mike Kinney
Richmond's annual weekend of Cinco de Mayo festivities, which were scheduled to occur this Saturday and Sunday, are among a number of popular local celebrations falling victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizer Joey...
Volunteers needed for grocery giveaway at CoBiz Richmond
By Mike Kinney
CoBiz Richmond is teaming up with the Brothers of International Faith Inc. to host a grocery giveaway for the community on Wednesday, April 29.
Anyone in need can pick up a bag of...
San Pablo Billiard & Restaurant hosting free community feeds
UPDATE: The business is giving away free meals again Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5 at the same hours.
By Mike Kinney
San Pablo Billiard & Restaurant is hosting a free community feed today and...
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