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‘El Sob’ foodies dish on local eats
By Kathy Chouteau
Everywhere you turn in El Sobrante, it seems a new business is opening up. So for this edition of “Rich Dish,” the Standard spoke to its business community to get the scoop...
Dirty Cello to perform at Contra Costa Civic Theatre on Jan. 25
What is a Dirty Cello? Find out at the Contra Costa Civic Theatre in El Cerrito on Jan 25.
The band Dirty Cello is a globe trotting band...
Point Richmond Music seeks bands for 25th anniversary season
Point Richmond Music (PRM) is officially calling on local and regional musicians to help celebrate a major milestone. The all-volunteer nonprofit has begun reviewing...
Richmond Art Center announces winter 2026 class lineup
Richmond Art Center is kicking off the new year with a vibrant lineup of winter art classes and workshops for students of all ages...
The Good Table Café & partners bring glad tidings to El Sobrante
By Kathy Chouteau
Approximately 300 people came out to celebrate The Good Table Café & Nursery’s “Grand Opening” day and Night Market in El Sobrante...
RAC celebrates 90 years with vibrant ‘Winter Exhibitions’
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is marking its 90th year with Winter Exhibitions that celebrate the creativity of its artist community Jan....
Café McBryde: Where community is family and every dish tells a story
By Kathy Chouteau
In the shadow of Richmond’s “heart tree,” Café McBryde stands as more than a local eatery, but a living testament to the power...
Pinole launches Art in City Hall to highlight local artists
Pinole has launched Art in City Hall, a new program that brings local artwork to the first floor of City Hall.
Hosted by the city...
Shop, dine & give back at Richmond Rotary’s ‘Annual Auction’
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Rotary is appealing to locals to enjoy seasonal gift shopping that benefits the community at its “Annual Holiday Auction.”
Set for Friday, Dec. 12...
McGlothen Temple COGIC to host free Winter Wonderland
McGlothen Temple Church of God in Christ will welcome the community for its annual Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at...
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Richmond mourns passing of former Rosie the Riveter Trust leader
The Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Richmond community are mourning the loss of Marsha Mather-Thrift, a prominent advocate for national parks who served...
Fire significantly damages building on South 16th Street
Richmond firefighters extinguished a fire at a vacant apartment building early Wednesday.
Crews responded to the 400 block of South 16th Street just before 2:45...
WCCUSD to host inaugural Latinx graduation ceremony on May 30
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) will hold its first-ever Latinx Graduation on May 30 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium from 4-6...