Hotel Mac’s Biancoverde will NOT hold a ‘soft opening’ Saturday
By Kathy Chouteau
Biancoverde, the soon-to-debut restaurant at the Hotel Mac in Point Richmond—which was previously reported to be having a soft opening Saturday—is NOT open to the public this weekend.
The Hotel Mac previously misreported...
The Backyard sets date for next ‘Reggae Sunday’
Kathy Chouteau
If you’re cruising down Cutting and hear the reggae sounds of Bob Marley permeating the air, don’t worry about a thing, ‘cuz every little thing is gonna be alright. It’s just The Backyard’s...
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...
RPAL ‘Juneteenth Carnival’ set for Father’s Day weekend
By Kathy Chouteau
The RPAL crew is getting ready to roll out its “Juneteenth Carnival” the weekend of June 16-18 over a variety of times. The annual event will be held the same weekend as...
‘Taste of Richmond’ tickets for sale, Richmond food vendors invited
By Kathy Chouteau
The City of Richmond’s Economic Development Committee has announced everybody’s favorite foodie fest—“Taste of Richmond”—is taking place Sat., July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Richmond Civic Center. Tickets...
Circus Bella to go ‘BANANAS!’ at Point San Pablo Harbor
By Kathy Chouteau
Circus Bella and Abigail Munn are returning to Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond Sun., June 18 to present two showings of “BANANAS!,” a modern interpretation of a one-ring outdoor circus, at...
Richmond libraries offer up free tickets to Oakland A’s games
By Kathy Chouteau
Summertime is a grasshopper’s leap away and it’s the perfect chance to enjoy an Oakland A’s baseball game—especially when it’s free.
Stop by Richmond’s Main Library, Bayview Branch or West Side Branch to...
At Angelo’s, sandwiches are art, and customers are family
By Mike Kinney
When does a sandwich become a work of art? Ask the customers at Angelo's Gourmet Delicatessen in Richmond, which has had some of Bay Area's finest sammies on display for decades.
In 1930,...
The Factory Bar to mark three years with Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch
By Kathy Chouteau
Set your smartphones for a Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch Sun., Aug. 20 at 11 a.m., when The Factory Bar in Richmond will celebrate its three year anniversary.
The popular bar—which rebelliously launched...
Hercules High’s Advanced Orchestra selected to play at state festival
By Kathy Chouteau
Hercules High School’s Advanced Orchestra is basking in the glory of great successes in the past year. The group is one of only five high schools statewide chosen to perform for the...
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Betty Reid Soskin marks 102nd birthday at her namesake school
By Kathy Chouteau
On the morning of her 102nd birthday, Betty Reid Soskin arrived with family members at her namesake Betty Reid Soskin Middle School...
RPD headquarters unveils welcoming waiting room for children, families
The Richmond Police Department has established a new waiting room at its headquarters aimed at making the experience more comfortable for children and families.
The...
Pinole police chief appointed as interim city manager
Pinole Police Chief Neil H. Gang has been appointed as the city's new interim city manager, effective Oct. 1, 2023, the city announced this...
