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Another successful Parchester Village Thanksgiving Feast
Cook the turkeys, and they will come.
For the 14th straight year, Parchester Village community leaders held a Thanksgiving Feast for families in need, serving...
Anh serves up elevated take on Vietnamese favorites
By Kathy Chouteau
The scene? A business lunch on a Friday afternoon. The setting? A glorious fall day on Anh Vietnamese Kitchen’s outdoor patio overlooking...
Eater SF calls tacos at 5 Richmond eateries ‘destination-worthy’
Richmond residents have long known that some of the region's best tacos are served in their city.
They recently received more validation after the popular...
Backyard nano-brewery bustling in Richmond’s North & East
By Kathy Chouteau
A big idea sparked during grad school at the University of San Francisco has evolved today into a bustling, woman-powered, backyard nano-brewery...
East Brother Beer Co.’s ‘Bo Pils’ shines on national stage
A locally-made beer has swiftly gained national recognition.
East Brother Beer Co.'s Bohemian-style Pilsner, Bo Pils, recently won the silver medal at the 33rd Great American...
Pizza Guys San Pablo’s new owner started as delivery driver 22 years ago
The Pizza Guys San Pablo has a new owner who started with the company as a delivery driver 22 years ago.
Nick Luthra, who hails...
Baker from Hercules wins Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship
Karl Fong finally gets to talk about who won the Halloween Baking Championship on the Food Network.
And yes, it's him!
The baker from Hercules, who...
Richmond chef takes fresh approach to farm-to-table
By Kathy Chouteau
For Richmond Chef Rebecca Orengo McFarlane, the seeds from which her culinary career blossomed were planted by her parents during her childhood,...
2207 numbers among Richmond’s top take-out spots
By Kathy Chouteau
A block away from the hustle & bustle of 23rd Street lies Richmond’s hottest new takeout joint, known simply by its ultra-chic,...
Aerial acrobatics pinnacle of panoramic pig roast
By Kathy Chouteau
The Blue Angels airshow, BBQ eats, bluegrass music, a batting cage and beautiful weather combined to create an all-around memorable day on...
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Richmond to host transportation workshop, townhall for local seniors
The Richmond Commission on Aging and R-Transit are preparing to host the 3rd Annual Senior Transportation Workshop and Townhall on April 30.
The free event...
Roxy the Fox is new mascot for county literacy van
The Contra Costa County Library is introducing a new mascot named Roxy the Fox to join its Rolling Reader literacy van.
Roxy will travel across...
Pinole man arrested in Hercules after dangerous car chase
Hercules police arrested a 42-year-old man from Pinole on Friday, April 17, after he led officers on a dangerous car chase through Hercules and...