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Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk?
Eileen Hazel of Eileen Hazel Music out of...
‘A Richmond Nutcracker’ to bring holiday cheer to downtown
By Kathy Chouteau
The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts will offer two free performances of “A Richmond Nutcracker” during the annual “Downtown Holiday...
Local author to discuss new book at Point Richmond library
By Kathy Chouteau
Point Richmond author Elaine Kelliher will appear for a meet and greet at the city’s West Side Branch Library about her book...
Procrastinators Holiday Pop-Up to rescue late game gift-givers
By Kathy Chouteau
Those saving their holiday shopping for the last minute should mark their calendars for the “3rd Annual Procrastinators Holiday Pop-Up” Sun., Dec....
Tickets available for 23rd Annual Senior Winter Ball
By Mike Kinney
The City of Richmond Commission on Aging is reminding the community to join its annual holiday celebration, the 23rd Annual Senior Winter...
Black Star BBQ shines on in Point Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
Black Star BBQ—formerly known as Black Star Pirate BBQ—is relaunching as a food truck in the parking lot of Baltic Kiss in...
‘Sweet Checkmate’ brings chess to Pinole bakery
By Kathy Chouteau
The West Coast Chess Alliance (WCCA) and Bear Claw Bakery and Cafe are rolling out “Sweet Checkmate,” a chance to savor a...
A Few of My Favorite Things: Rosie the Riveter and the ‘We Can Do...
By Kathy Chouteau
When it comes to my favorite things about living in Richmond, chief among them is the Rosie the Riveter World War II...
Rosie the Riveter Trust to empower youth at upcoming career fair
By Kathy Chouteau
Rosie the Riveter Trust, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park’s nonprofit partner, will collaborate with others to host...
Sundar Shadi Holiday Display calls for volunteers
By Kathy Chouteau
When the Sundar Shadi Holiday Display takes its place atop Moeser Lane hill in El Cerrito each December, it signals the heart...
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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 Chouteau
With spring in the air, the Standard set its sights on Flor Hermosa, a coffee shop nestled amid the lush greenscape of...