Trick-or-Treaters return to 23rd Street
By Mike Kinney
Trick-or-Treating returned to 23rd Street this Halloween following a pandemic hiatus, and families braved a pretty cold evening to enjoy the popular event.
"I have waited a long time to come back here...
East Brother Beer serving up Bo Pils and Gold IPA in stovepipe cans
By Kathy Chouteau
Two of East Brother Beer Co.’s flagship beers are being supersized—or, as they call the “towering new format” cans in brewspeak, they’re “stovepipes.” The Richmond craft brewery is now offering both its...
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to livestream Fall Gala
By Kathy Chouteau
The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts will host its 12th Annual Fall Gala Thurs., Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. via Livestream. The virtual event is free to attend; RSVP here...
Registration opens for Richmond Art Center winter semester classes
Registration has opened for the Richmond Art Center's diverse slate of winter semester art classes, which span the months of January, February and March.
Explore the diverse course list here that offers classes for youth,...
El Cerrito’s 514 Lounge to reopen
By Mike Kinney
The 514 Lounge in El Cerrito, popular among East Bay residents, is set to reopen on Thursday following a hiatus prompted by the pandemic.
The neighborhood lounge is located at 11236 San Pablo...
Halloween activities abound in Richmond and San Pablo
By Kathy Chouteau
Looking for some spooktacular events where you can scare up some Halloween fun up-to-and-including the big night Mon., Oct. 31? Don’t fret about your fright-night plans—the Standard has conjured a Halloween roundup...
A Few of My Favorite Things: The Halloween House on Barrett Ave.
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard’s recently launched series, “A Few of My Favorite Things” takes a quick look at some of this reporter’s top local treasures—be they food, drink, places or faces—from Richmond and beyond....
Spirit & Soul Festival returns to downtown Richmond Saturday
By Kathy Chouteau
Main Street Margaritas, music and more will be part of the mix when Richmond Main Street Initiative’s (RMSI) “14th Annual Spirit & Soul Festival” returns Sat., Oct. 22 from 1-5 p.m. to...
Tickets on sale for Amélie the Musical at Masquers Playhouse
By Kathy Chouteau
Masquers Playhouse, a volunteer community theatre in Point Richmond, is presenting Amélie, the Musical Nov. 11 through Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets...
Family Justice Center to host ‘October Fest at West’ Friday
By Kathy Chouteau
The Family Justice Center West is gearing up to host its “October Fest at West” event Fri., Oct. 21 from 3-6 p.m. at its location at 256 24th St. in Richmond.
The free-admission...
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San Pablo youth sports organizations seek donations for toy drive
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Recounts requested in two Contra Costa County races
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