Downtown Richmond Virtual Merchants Showcase is next-level online shopping
The Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) is taking online shopping to the next level in support of downtown businesses.
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, the Downtown Richmond Virtual Merchants Showcase will provide a...
Off the Grid returns to El Cerrito Wednesday nights
By Kathy Chouteau
There’s some good news for local foodies. Off the Grid, which organizes the weekly food truck market in El Cerrito, has reopened while observing COVID-19 safety protocols.
The food trucks roll into town...
‘Bridge the Ballot’ art exhibition set for fall
By Kathy Chouteau
A fall art exhibition leading up to the U.S. presidential election looks to underscore the importance of one person’s vote, as seen through the lens of Richmond artists.
“Bridge the Ballot” will be...
Rosie Rally goes virtual, welcomes tribute videos
By Kathy Chouteau
In a show of the indefatigable “We Can Do It” spirit, Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park will be taking the annual Rosie Rally...
Peace Garden offers tranquil escape amid pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
A new outdoor space in East Richmond Heights is offering a peaceful respite for the community amid the tumult of the pandemic.
The neighborhood’s resident Buddhist temple, the Gyuto Foundation, has opened a...
RAC’s ‘Date Night’ brings couples together for online art fun
By Kathy Chouteau
Love in the time of COVID can be challenging, especially when it comes to dating. Thankfully, the Richmond Art Center’s (RAC) latest online event, “Date Night,” is making it a little easier.
Set...
‘Soul Rap’ adds reason to rhymes
By Mike Kinney
Soul Rap Psychology could not be released to the world at a better time. Amidst the turmoil of a global pandemic, national unrest over racial injustice and fierce election campaigning comes much-needed...
BAMPFA exhibit features late Richmond artist Rosie Lee Tompkins
By Kathy Chouteau
A virtual exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is looking back at the prolific work of a onetime Richmond resident now through Dec. 20.
The exhibition, “Rosie Lee...
The Factory bar sets opening date
By Kathy Chouteau
The long-awaited opening of The Factory is afoot. The ownership team behind Richmond’s newest neighborhood bar, located at 12517 San Pablo Ave. in Richmond, has set an opening date for Friday, Aug....
Richmond YouthBUILD program seeks applicants for Aug. 3 cohort
Learn and earn. That's the basic truth behind RichmondBUILD's YouthBUILD program that provides free training for youth in construction careers.
YouthBUILD, which assists low-income young people ages 16–24 in transforming their lives, is currently accepting...
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Murder-suicide suspected in Parchester Village
Richmond police are investigating a murder-suicide in the Parchester Village neighborhood.
Police responded to a home in the neighborhood just after 9 a.m. to conduct...
Private security systems help cops catch Top Gas robber
San Pablo police tracked down and arrested the suspect in a knife-point robbery at Top Gas on Rumrill Boulevard on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Just before...
Tragic car accident shakes Kennedy community
By Kathy Chouteau
The Kennedy High Eagle community is mourning the loss of one of its students in a car accident that also caused serious...
