‘Space Science’ to blast off at Richmond libraries
By Kathy Chouteau
Three Richmond libraries will play home to “Space Science” activities this summer, where kids can explore otherworldly curiosities for free.
Sponsored by Scientific Adventures for Girls, Space Science will offer hands-on science activities...
House of Loving Hands preps for Community BBQ & Mini-Carnival
House of Loving Hands, a Richmond-based organization that provides transitional housing and resources for victims of domestic violence, is inviting the community to its 3rd Annual Community BBQ & Mini-Carnival on Saturday, June 3.
If...
UniverSoul Circus opens tonight in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
UniverSoul Circus is kicking off its show under the Big Top today, May 18, at 7 p.m. at Hilltop Mall, with the performances continuing during various times through Sun., June 19.
Richmond police...
‘Mother’s Day Motown Event’ grooving into the Richmond Auditorium
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard “heard it through the grapevine” that Norcal Events is hosting a “Mother’s Day Motown Celebration” Sat., May 13 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the...
‘In This Quiet Place’ to open at the Mom & Pop Art Shop
By Kathy Chouteau
Artist Malisa Suchanya will open her solo art show “In This Quiet Place” Fri., July 14 from 5-9 p.m. at the Mom & Pop Art Shop in Point Richmond. The Oakland artist...
Point Richmond’s Fall Fest haunts the hamlet this weekend
By Kathy Chouteau
Point Richmond’s “Fall Fest” celebration will return to Park Place Ave. in the neighborhood’s downtown Sat., Oct. 28 from 12-5 p.m.
Hosted by the Point Richmond Business Association, the annual fest will feature...
Soulful Softball Sunday founder sets sights on Nicholl Park and beyond
By Kathy Chouteau
Rodney Alamo Brown, founder of the iconic Soulful Softball Sunday, is readying for the team’s annual tournament this month while having another project on deck benefiting the Richmond community.
Leading things off will...
Sailing Goat delights with uncovered culinary treasures
By Kathy Chouteau
Ah, what to do early on a lazy Sunday afternoon? This past weekend, my crew decided to take a little lunch excursion to the Sailing Goat restaurant in Point San Pablo Harbor.
It...
Richmond named ‘most underrated food city’
By Kathy Chouteau
We knew it all along, but now the secret’s out: Richmond is home to some seriously tasty food and drinks.
The San Francisco Chronicle in its Sun., July 16 “Morning Fix” edition promoted...
Diverse ‘Night Market’ fuses cultures, unifies school community
By Kathy Chouteau
The West County Mandarin School (WCMS)—a West County Unified School District (WCCUSD) Mandarin immersion school in Pinole—celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and a Mid-Autumn Festival Fri., Sept. 29 while also throwing their community’s...
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Rosie the Riveter Trust to empower youth at upcoming career fair
By Kathy Chouteau
Rosie the Riveter Trust, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park’s nonprofit partner, will collaborate with others to host...
County hotline for behavioral health crises expands to 24/7 service
A crisis call center that began as a pilot project in Contra Costa County in 2021 will evolve into a 24 hours per day...
Sundar Shadi Holiday Display calls for volunteers
By Kathy Chouteau
When the Sundar Shadi Holiday Display takes its place atop Moeser Lane hill in El Cerrito each December, it signals the heart...
