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Can you find the ‘Beer Can Lighthouse?’
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond upcycling artist known as the Beer Can Monolith creator (BCM) is throwing down a challenge to local urban explorers to find their latest and tallest work, the “Beer Can Lighthouse.”
Community...
East Brother debuts inaugural beer fest to benefit Rosie the Riveter Trust
By Kathy Chouteau
East Brother Beer Company and Rosie the Riveter Trust invite community members to “lift a lager for Rosie” Sat., June 18 from 12-6 p.m. at the “Pride & Purpose Beer Festival,” an event that...
Shields-Reid Community Center to play home to chess tournament
By Kathy Chouteau
The 9th McKinley Williams/John Easterling Community Chess Tournament, an event honoring the efforts of two men who promoted the Royal Game of Chess in Richmond, will make its move into the city’s Shields-Reid...
Ribbon-cutting celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Underpass Mural
Richmond leaders joined members of the Pullman Neighborhood Council for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of the Juneteenth Freedom Underpass Mural at S. 37th St.
The mural was painted on the southside...
R&R’s Cafe debuts on Rumrill: ‘You will never leave here hungry’
By Mike Kinney
Originally from Honduras, longtime chef and kitchen manager Guadalupe Rivera thanks God for the opportunity to open his own restaurant in San Pablo. The reaction from his initial customers is similar. Just...
Intriguing WWII-era artifact returns to its Richmond roots
By Kathy Chouteau
A WWII-era “war home” table that has traveled through time and Richmond history was recently donated by its current owners to the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.
According to...
Beer Can Monolith creator updates Richmond artworks for 420 Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Just in time for 420 Day Wed., April 20, the Beer Can Monolith creator (BCM creator) has upgraded two existing Richmond art pieces to reflect the aforementioned number in the spirit of...
County veterans invited to join AboutFACE painting workshops
Contra Costa County veterans are invited to join a fun journey filled with learning, laughter, love, painting and great stories.
Registration is open for veterans wishing to participate in AboutFACE 2022, a series of three...
Richmond Public Library hours expand
Today, the Richmond Public Library expanded hours at the Main Library and at its two branch libraries.
The Main Library hours have been expanded from 19.5 hours to 41 hours per week. The expanded schedule...
Date set for Richmond’s Juneteenth Parade & Festival
By Kathy Chouteau
Set your smartphones for the “2022 Richmond Juneteenth Family Parade & Festival,” when the popular event will return to Richmond Sat., June 18, according to City of Richmond Crime Prevention Manager Michelle...
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Olympians ‘Make a Splash’ at Richmond Plunge to support swim lessons
By Kathy Chouteau
Olympians Nathan Adrian, Elizabeth Beisel, and Cullen Jones took the Richmond Plunge on Monday to help coach local youth swimmers and to...
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Local actor to appear in Brad Pitt blockbuster, ‘Bullet Train’
By Kathy Chouteau
Hercules resident Alonso Saravia credits a Richmond Standard Facebook post with sparking the launch of his acting career, which has included work...
14 couples to marry at John Muir House as ‘Destination Weddings’ returns
Fourteen couples will get married at the John Muir National Historic Site on Friday in Contra Costa County's first "Destination Weddings" event since before...
