‘JM Toy Giveaway’ part of growing charities run by local family, friends
Jairo Martinez, a 31-year-old Richmond native who currently resides in Pinole, says his parents taught him and his siblings to be grateful for what they have, and to help people when they need it.
"My...
New FoodMaxx app aims to deliver savings to customers
FoodMaxx on Wednesday rolled out a new mobile app that provides shoppers with digital coupons and special offers to increase savings, according to The Save Mart Companies, which operates FoodMaxx, Save Mart and Lucky...
East Bay Relief Fund to administer grants to individuals in the arts
By Kathy Chouteau
Artists and related workers living in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties can apply for funding to help weather the pandemic courtesy of a $337,500 2021 East Bay Relief Fund for Individuals in...
Mom & Pop Art Shop readies to unwrap seasonal offerings Saturday
By Kathy Chouteau
The Mom & Pop Art Shop in the Point is kicking off the holiday season this weekend with the first in a series of seasonal activities for the purchasing public.
This Sat., Nov....
David Flores selected as Richmond’s poet laureate
The Richmond Arts & Culture Commission (RAAC) has selected David Flores to serve as poet laureate for the city over the 2021-2023 term. Sheila McKinney has been named youth poet laureate for the same...
‘Get creative, give creative’ at Richmond Art Center’s holiday festival
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Arts Center’s (RAC) 59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival is offering the chance to “get creative, give creative,” this holiday season with opportunities to purchase unique holiday gifts, or make your...
4 Richmond leaders honored at Salute2Kindness gala in Vallejo
By Mike Kinney
Four Richmond organizers known for striving to better the lives of local residents were honored at the inaugural “Salute2Kindness” gala, held Saturday in the historic Art-Deco Empress Theatre in Vallejo.
Among the 13...
Down Home Music Store to host ‘vinyl record flea market’
Down Home Music Store in El Cerrito is set to host a parking lot event akin to a "vinyl record flea market" on Sunday, Nov. 21.
The event will feature all things audio including vinyl...
Unconventional orchestra to perform at Riggers Loft
By Kathy Chouteau
The Renegade Orchestra—an 18-piece ensemble that “breaks all the rules”—is performing at Richmond’s Riggers Loft Sat., Nov. 20 at 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
Reps describe the Bay...
San Pablo Baseball Association hosting party bus-to-casino fundraiser
The San Pablo Baseball Association is inviting the community to a fundraiser event that will include a party bus trip to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sacramento.
The event will raise funds for...
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Stand-up comedy coming to The Factory
By Kathy Chouteau
The Factory Bar is tickling Richmond’s funny bone via a new monthly live standup-comedy showcase called “Comedy at The Factory.” The first...
San Pablo police release body cam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting
The San Pablo Police Department on Friday released body camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting involving an armed man Wednesday, Dec. 15.
The Police...
Richmond Art Center unveils trio of winter exhibitions
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Art Center (RAC) has announced its Winter Exhibitions will encompass the 25th Anniversary of Art of the African Diaspora, the...
