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Richmond’s ‘Factory Bar’ celebrates groundbreaking
By Kathy Chouteau
On the sunny afternoon of Sat., June 22, Richmond’s newest bar—The Factory Bar—celebrated the kickoff of its building renovation with a groundbreaking...
Shops at Hilltop announce upcoming food/entertainment additions
We reported last summer how the 99 Ranch Market, expected to open in 2020 at the Shops at Hilltop, is part of a significant...
Much more than an ice cream truck
You'll know when this new ice cream truck begins rolling through Richmond neighborhoods.
It will be the one ice cream truck that isn't playing that...
Red Bay Coffee celebrates grand opening
By Kathy Chouteau
Red Bay Coffee Roasters, the first coffee shop to swing open its doors in downtown Richmond in two decades, has officially opened...
East Brother Beer Co. brew earns gold at Cal State Fair
East Brother Beer Company's Oatmeal Stout won gold at the 2019 California State Fair in the "Foreign Export Stout" category, the brewery announced today.
The...
Kaleidoscope Coffee to open renovated backyard next month
The hip, art-infused Kaleidoscope Coffee in Point Richmond is set to become even more fun with the opening next month of its renovated backyard.
The...
Benoit-Casper Brewing Co. announces it is closing Sunday
We'd heard unfortunate rumors through the grapevine. This week, they were confirmed.
On social media this week, Benoit-Casper Brewing Company announced the brewery and taproom...
Cheers by the Bay poised to move into former Salute’s spot
The gorgeous waterfront property that formerly housed Salute e Vita Ristorante is set to feature new restaurant Cheers by the Bay.
Lara Choe, owner of...
Richmond resident visits Andy’s Donuts for first time
By Kathy Chouteau
I am a Richmond resident, and, somehow, I'd never been to the famous Andy’s Donut Stop at 971 23rd St. in Richmond....
Roux: Serving southern style delights with a California twist
By Kathy Chouteau
Upcycled shipping containers can produce some of the most unanticipated delights.
Take, for example, Roux, a new Richmond restaurant that, according to its...
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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...