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Local actor appears on Let’s Make a Deal with ‘pet horse’
By Kathy Chouteau
Alonso Saravia of Hercules, an actor who got his first acting job via a story on the Standard, recently appeared on the...
‘The Spirit of West Marin’ coming to Point Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
“The Spirit of West Marin” and its pastoral and coastal beauty will be abundant in Richmond when the Point Richmond Gallery hosts...
Red Oak Victory to celebrate ‘80th Anniversary Fundraiser’
By Kathy Chouteau
The Red Oak Victory’s “80th Anniversary Fundraiser” Saturday, Nov. 9 from 6–10 p.m. aboard the ship will celebrate its WWII-era past, while...
New book on San Pablo-based nonprofit another boost for Mexican musical heritage
By Mike Kinney
The founder of the award-winning Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy has released a new book, which he discussed in a lively presentation...
Richmond cannabis dispensary offers product for a penny if you vote
From now until Election Day on Nov. 5, Richmond cannabis dispensary 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center will offer a product for a penny to...
Parade to permanently move from May to September
The annual Cinco de Mayo Peace and Unity Parade from Richmond to San Pablo will no longer happen, because it will be replaced by...
Richmond Art Center preps for ‘Día de los Muertos: Fall Family Day’
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is diving in to the spirit of the season with a free-admission “Día de los Muertos: Fall...
A Few of My Favorite Things: The ‘acorn boulder’ at Mira Vista Park
By Kathy Chouteau
One of my favorite natural landmarks to visit in Richmond for a little slice of serenity -- and some Native American history...
Fijian Independence celebrated in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
On Thursday, Oct. 10, Fijian Americans and their neighbors throughout the Bay Area celebrated Fiji Independence Day, including in Richmond.
Family-owned Bula Auto...
El Garage closes downtown Richmond restaurant
By Kathy Chouteau
El Garage, the Richmond restaurant that sprouted from humble beginnings slinging quesabirria tacos in a local driveway/garage while drawing social media acclaim,...
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‘Family Game Night’ launches at Richmond’s Multicultural Bookstore
By Kathy Chouteau
Tamara Shiloh of the Multicultural Bookstore & Gifts and ChuckT of Rich City Studios are teaming up to bring a monthly “Family...
Former Richmond pastor gets life without parole for child sexual assault
Emilio Alberto Esperanza-Pacheco, a former pastor at God's Lighthouse of Truth Church in Richmond, has been sentenced to 120 years to life plus life...
Red Oak Victory launches pancake breakfast season on Mother’s Day
By Kathy Chouteau
The SS Red Oak Victory, a historic World War II Victory ship docked at the Port of Richmond, will host its first Pancake Breakfast...