Chevron Richmond Community Tour Day to feature classic car show
This classic car show will be so detailed that even the gasoline that powers the pristine vehicles will be on full exhibit.
Chevron Richmond announced this week it will hold its annual Community Tour Day...
Rosie the Riveter Trust cooks up dinner Gala for good cause
By Kathy Chouteau
Decades ago on Richmond’s shores, Rosie the Riveters built U.S. ships to help win WWII against the Axis of Evil. Today, they are throwing their support behind the “Rosie the Riveter Trust...
7 Stars sweeps ‘Best of the East Bay’ awards in cannabis categories
Richmond-based 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center won Best Dispensary and eight other cannabis categories in the 2024 East Bay Express Best of the East Bay awards.
The Richmond dispensary has won those contest categories and...
‘Kermés ¡Viva Cultura!’ readies to mambo in the Point
By Kathy Chouteau
Washington Elementary PTA is set to celebrate its second annual “Kermés ¡Viva Cultura!,” a traditional outdoor Latin American festival, slated for Sept. 20 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Point Richmond.
The...
Wildcat Arts get domesticated
By Mike Kinney
It is raining cats and dogs (portraits) at this Richmond art studio.
Linda Ruiz-Lozito, longtime owner of Wildcat Arts at 1517 Elm Ave., recently began creating animal portraits because, well, they are "just...
‘Tacos & Tequila’ fundraiser gives festive boost to nonprofit
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond gave a warm welcome to the nonprofit Just Imagine KidZ at its inaugural “Tacos & Tequila” tasting/fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 8 in the outdoor space behind the Bay Area Girls Club.
The fresh-out-of-the-gate...
A ‘Friday Night Out’ at Windchaser Wine
By Kathy Chouteau
Windchaser Wine Co. was riding the wave Friday, Sept. 6, on the scene of its most recent “Friday Nights Out” event in Richmond.
The urban winery is located in an industrial chic neighborhood...
‘Fiestas Patrias Parade’ to celebrate Latin American cultures on 23rd St.
By Kathy Chouteau
Thousands are expected along Richmond’s 23rd Street corridor into San Pablo on Saturday, Sept. 14, when the inaugural “Fiestas Patrias Parade”—Latin American Independence Day—hits the streets starting at 10 a.m.
The parade, which...
Richmond Art Center features pro wrestlers, upcycled art and more
By Kathy Chouteau
September exhibitions at the Richmond Art Center (RAC) will see artistic inspiration derived from a variety of extraordinary sources, including Oasis Pro Lucha Libre wrestlers and Coastal Cleanup Day.
An Opening Reception will...
Sugar Empire bakes up artisanal gold and special offer
By Kathy Chouteau
A home-based Richmond bakery is giving locals a taste of the sweet life, courtesy of a special offer to sample its array of artisanal desserts.
Founded in August of 2022 by Maria Paulina...