Phila Burger Station to host annual turkey giveaway
The annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway will return to Phila Burger Station in Richmond on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Phila Burger Station is located at 1100 23rd St. You do not...
R&R Cafe enjoys successful first year in business
By Mike Kinney
One year after opening, R&R Cafe in San Pablo is thriving, largely thanks to its welcoming menu and environment.
Recently, the Standard stopped by the eatery at at 1260 Rumrill Blvd. to see...
RPAL ‘Juneteenth Carnival’ set for Father’s Day weekend
By Kathy Chouteau
The RPAL crew is getting ready to roll out its “Juneteenth Carnival” the weekend of June 16-18 over a variety of times. The annual event will be held the same weekend as...
The Backyard sets date for next ‘Reggae Sunday’
Kathy Chouteau
If you’re cruising down Cutting and hear the reggae sounds of Bob Marley permeating the air, don’t worry about a thing, ‘cuz every little thing is gonna be alright. It’s just The Backyard’s...
San Pablo Reservoir to bring back Family Fishing Day
Back by popular demand, Family Fishing Day will take place at San Pablo Reservoir on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event, presented by ExplorUS, will include a day of fishing,...
‘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...
Trio of restaurant veterans invests in San Pablo
By Mike Kinney
After working in fine dining in San Francisco for many years, Javier Valdivia along with couple Juan and Mely Padilla decided to combine their skills and invest in a culinary home of...
Richmond libraries offer up free tickets to Oakland A’s games
By Kathy Chouteau
Summertime is a grasshopper’s leap away and it’s the perfect chance to enjoy an Oakland A’s baseball game—especially when it’s free.
Stop by Richmond’s Main Library, Bayview Branch or West Side Branch to...
The Factory Bar to mark three years with Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch
By Kathy Chouteau
Set your smartphones for a Surf & Turf Boozy Brunch Sun., Aug. 20 at 11 a.m., when The Factory Bar in Richmond will celebrate its three year anniversary.
The popular bar—which rebelliously launched...
Hercules High’s Advanced Orchestra selected to play at state festival
By Kathy Chouteau
Hercules High School’s Advanced Orchestra is basking in the glory of great successes in the past year. The group is one of only five high schools statewide chosen to perform for the...