McDonald’s offering thank you meals to frontline workers
By Mike Kinney
McDonald's is offering free "Thank You" meals to first responders and healthcare workers at participating restaurants through May 5.
Any first responder (police, fire, paramedic) or healthcare worker with valid employment identification can...
Chef who dislikes Yelp offers virtual ‘One Star’ Italian Cooking Course
By Kathy Chouteau
Davide Cerretini, the former chef/owner of Richmond’s Botto Bistro who made headlines for his anti-Yelp escapade that encouraged one-star reviews of his own restaurant, is launching a new endeavor: The ‘One Star’...
New Richmond blues foundation plays on amid challenging times
Kathy Chouteau
The North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation, Inc. is overcoming unexpected adversity while making its debut. But just as the music plays on, so too does Executive Director DeJeana Burkes, who hasn’t let...
Community members to serve BBQ at Kaiser Richmond
By Mike Kinney
Even during a shelter-in-place period, Richmond finds a good reason for a barbecue.
Soulful Softball Sunday is partnering with Holistic Healing Collective, Green Remedy and one of the city's best known eateries, CJ's...
Kaleidoscope Coffee and its customers pep up frontline workers
By Mike Kinney
A popular Point Richmond coffee shop can’t open its doors during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, but its owner and her customers have opened their hearts for frontline workers.
Starting March 20, Cassie Cushing,...
East Brother’s ‘Virtual Taproom’ brings together craft beer aficionados
By Kathy Chouteau
If you can’t go to the taproom, the taproom will come to you. Bearing testament to this wonder is Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co., which will employ the best use of Zoom...
Domino’s offering ‘contactless’ deliveries
Domino's is now offering customers the option of "contactless" deliveries, aiming to enhance efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among employees and customers.
Those ordering delivery online can now select "Contactless delivery at...
Mobile Farmers’ Market rolls out discount during shelter-in-place
By Kathy Chouteau
Amidst a nationwide pandemic, the Fresh Approach Mobile Farmers’ Market is still rolling, and they’ve just sweetened the pot for anyone feeling the COVID-19 pinch.
Fresh Approach’s existing 50 percent discount to customers...
Taco Bell offering free taco at drive-thrus Tuesday
By Mike Kinney
Taco Bell is offering a free taco to each customer Tuesday at participating stores -- and we've confirmed that stores in both Richmond and San Pablo are participating.
The Taco Tuesday is offering...
Bridge’s ‘Chef Popup and Pickup’ offers free meals this month
By Kathy Chouteau
Bridge Commissary Kitchen at Bridge Storage and ArtSpace in Richmond is rolling out the “Chef Popup and Pickup," and this month lunch is on Bridge.
As part of the offering, valid every Wednesday...
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Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk?
Eileen Hazel of Eileen Hazel Music out of...
Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Fire Youth Academy will host an “Open House and Sign-Up Info Day” Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2...
From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The Governing Board of 4CD will launch a year of celebrations...
