UPcycle Spring Fest returns with flower power theme
By Kathy Chouteau
Back by popular demand—and on the heels of Earth Day—the “UPcycle Spring Fest” will return April 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the open lot adjacent to the Abrams Claghorn...
Golden State Model Railroad Museum running trains again
Golden State Model Railroad Museum, which closed for annual construction, maintenance and improvement in December, reopened Sunday.
Trains will continue to run Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. at the 10,000 square foot museum located...
Point Richmond Post Office exhibit features 16 evocative photographs
The U.S. Post Office in Point Richmond is currently exhibiting 16 evocative photographs by Rita Gardner and Jane Emley.
The works were "inspired by the beauty and magic of Nature each artist found refuge...
Elon Musk to send Kennedy High principal to space? Only on April Fool’s Day
By Kathy Chouteau
No, Kennedy High School Principal Jarod Scott is not flying to space courtesy of Elon Musk. And a mysterious candidate with the mononymous name, “Paris,” is not running for mayor of Richmond....
Annual ‘Spring Egg Hunt’ returns to Nicholl Park
By Kathy Chouteau
The City of Richmond is welcoming local peeps to come out for an “egg-cellent” adventure Sat., April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Nicholl Park, when it hosts its “2022...
Youth choir beautifies Richmond with beach cleanup, music and art
By Kathy Chouteau
Rich City is even more enriched following a visit from the Kairos Youth Choir last weekend.
On Sun., March 27, the choir singers—who range in age from 6-14 years old—brought the gift of...
‘A Day at the Park’ to feature springtime fun, Gospel
By Kathy Chouteau
A flock of local churches, including North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church, are welcoming the community to enjoy a “Day at the Park” Sat., April 16 from 12-3 p.m.
Set for Nicholl Park, 3230...
PTA yard sale to benefit Verde Elementary
By Kathy Chouteau
Verde Elementary, a K-8 grade school in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD), will host the “Verde Mini Pulga PTA Fundraiser” Sat., March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Youth choir to host beach clean-up, spring showcase in Richmond
Kairos Youth Choir—which was founded in 1990 and has an emphasis on choral music—will kick off a day of music and community service Sun., March 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Richmond’s...
East Brother Beer launches weekly music series
By Kathy Chouteau
East Brother Beer Co. is kicking off a new weekly music series called “Pride & Purpose Thursdays” on Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. The Richmond-based craft brewery is open from 4-9 p.m....
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St. David School invites community to annual ‘Block Party’
St. David School is inviting the community to its annual Back to School Block Party, scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to...
‘Taste of Richmond’ returns with deeper dive into city’s culinary scene
By Kathy Chouteau
Everyone’s favorite foodie-fest, Taste of Richmond, is back and promising to be bigger and better than ever, with the event expanding to...
Lincoln Elementary teachers nominated as County’s Teachers of the Year
Two teachers from Lincoln Elementary School in Richmond were nominated for the Contra Costa County 2024-25 Teachers of the Year award.
Pilar Alvarado and Akinwale...