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Point Richmond kicks off annual summer concert series
By Zach Chouteau
When it comes to local warm-weather traditions the whole family can enjoy, the Point Richmond Summer Music Festival—now in its 18th year—is...
Juneteenth parade Grand Marshal heartened by youth participation
At 83 years old, Mel Davis knows he'll one day have to pass the baton.
The longtime community advocate, currently treasurer of the Neighborhood Block...
Kaleidoscope Coffee to open renovated backyard next month
The hip, art-infused Kaleidoscope Coffee in Point Richmond is set to become even more fun with the opening next month of its renovated backyard.
The...
No joke: comedy nights come to Richmond
Something funny is going on over at Bridge Storage and ArtSpace in Richmond.
Local comedian JD Arandia is hosting Homegrown Comedy, a monthly event bringing...
Benoit-Casper Brewing Co. announces it is closing Sunday
We'd heard unfortunate rumors through the grapevine. This week, they were confirmed.
On social media this week, Benoit-Casper Brewing Company announced the brewery and taproom...
‘Taste of Richmond’ packs Riggers Loft
By Kathy Chouteau
The third annual "Taste of Richmond" event brought 750 ticket holders to Riggers Loft on Saturday.
Hosted by the City of Richmond’s Economic...
Linda Ruiz-Lozito’s Richmond studio the home of Wildcat Art
By Mike Kinney
Next month, East Bay Open Studios will return bringing free, self-guided tours of artist studios to over 12 cities in Contra Costa...
Interactive art exhibit features invented musical instruments
It's like a smaller Exploratorium, right here in Richmond.
A fascinating new indoor and outdoor art exhibit featuring live performances is coming to Bridge Storage...
Festival of Flowers to honor moms at North Richmond Farm
Urban Tilth is holding its first annual Festival of Flowers at the North Richmond Farm in honor of mothers.
The free, family-friendly event will occur...
Another epic 23rd Street Cinco de Mayo Festival
Could it have been the best attended Cinco de Mayo Festival to date? We don't yet know for sure, but the large crowds early...
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BART reports ridership surge amid I-80 closure
BART recorded a combined total of 421,120 trips from Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, representing a 31 percent increase over the same...
Inaugural Bay Area Catfish Challenge coming to San Pablo Reservoir
The first annual Bay Area Catfish Challenge is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 30, at the San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante.
The...
Rich Dish checks in at Flor Hermosa
By Kathy ChouteauÂ
With spring in the air, the Standard set its sights on Flor Hermosa, a coffee shop nestled amid the lush greenscape of...