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‘Taste of Richmond’ tickets for sale, Richmond food vendors invited

‘Taste of Richmond’ tickets for sale, Richmond food vendors invited

By Kathy Chouteau The City of Richmond’s Economic Development Committee has announced everybody’s favorite foodie fest—“Taste of Richmond”—is taking place Sat., July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Richmond Civic Center. Tickets...
Circus Bella to go ‘BANANAS!’ at Point San Pablo Harbor

Circus Bella to go ‘BANANAS!’ at Point San Pablo Harbor

By Kathy Chouteau Circus Bella and Abigail Munn are returning to Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond Sun., June 18 to present two showings of “BANANAS!,” a modern interpretation of a one-ring outdoor circus, at...

Sailing Goat to treat diners to fresh fare and air on Richmond waterfront

By Kathy Chouteau The Sailing Goat Restaurant, an up-and-coming Richmond culinary destination, is set to treat local diners to fresh air and fare on the waterfront in Point San Pablo Harbor. The added plus? The...
Popular businesses join forces for 'Richmond's Railroad Roundup'

Popular businesses join forces for ‘Richmond’s Railroad Roundup’

By Kathy Chouteau A trio of popular Richmond businesses are coming together for “Richmond’s Railroad Roundup” April 29-30 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Backyard in Richmond. That weekend The Backyard will welcome Black...
UniverSoul Circus opens tonight in Richmond

UniverSoul Circus opens tonight in Richmond

By Kathy Chouteau UniverSoul Circus is kicking off its show under the Big Top today, May 18, at 7 p.m. at Hilltop Mall, with the performances continuing during various times through Sun., June 19. Richmond police...
Cinemark to screen kids movies for $1.50 per ticket during summer

Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse screens kids movies for $1.50

Summer Movie Clubhouse is returning to Cinemark theaters, including at the Century Hilltop 16 in Richmond, on Wednesdays from June 19 through Aug. 10. Kids films will screen at 9:30 a.m. for just $1.50...
Richmond Memorial Auditorium preps for senior health faire

‘Mother’s Day Motown Event’ grooving into the Richmond Auditorium

By Kathy Chouteau The Standard “heard it through the grapevine” that Norcal Events is hosting a “Mother’s Day Motown Celebration” Sat., May 13 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the...
'The Blue Store' aims to provide more than convenience

‘The Blue Store’ aims to provide more than convenience

By Mike Kinney Lovingly known as The Blue Store because of the building's bright blue exterior, the market at 23rd Street and Maricopa Avenue in Richmond has both a legacy and a relatively new owner...
Spring exhibitions at Richmond Art Center examine climate crisis

Summer class registration opens at Richmond Art Center

By Kathy Chouteau Get ready to start creating, as registration opens today, Wed., May 3, for summer classes at the Richmond Art Center (RAC). Adults and kids alike can peruse the summer class catalogue, which includes...
PHOTOS: 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Peace and Unity Parade

PHOTOS: 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Peace and Unity Parade

A weekend of Cinco de Mayo festivities kicked off in a colorful way in Richmond today with the 15th Annual Peace and Unity Parade. Supported by a break in the rain, the parade started at...

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As part of ambitious plans to combat climate change, the State of California aims to deploy 25 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2045....
Richmond Promise celebrates hundreds of new Scholars at Civic Center Plaza

Richmond Promise celebrates hundreds of new Scholars at Civic Center Plaza

By Mike Kinney Richmond Promise cheered its fresh batch of college-bound Scholars at its 8th Annual Scholar Celebration in Civic Center Plaza today. The organization provides...
Gyuto Foundation director fundraising to bring vision care to rural India

Gyuto Foundation director fundraising to bring vision care to rural India

By Mike Kinney Ven. Thupten Donyo, director of the Gyuto Foundation, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in East Richmond Heights, is fundraising to bring a...