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Richmas: Richmond’s new holiday gala turns up community energy

Richmas: Richmond’s new holiday gala turns up community energy

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Richmond is getting a fresh kind of holiday celebration this year. On Saturday, Dec. 20, CoBiz Richmond, the local coworking and community hub that supports...
Sundar Shadi Holiday Display lights up El Cerrito hills Dec. 13–26

Sundar Shadi Holiday Display lights up El Cerrito hills Dec. 13–26

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The beloved Sundar Shadi Holiday Display returns Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. on Moeser Lane at Sea View Drive. Lights and music run...

7 Stars’ staffers share where to chow down when the munchies strike

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By Kathy Chouteau When the munchies strike at 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center, staffers don’t just settle for any old snack. They’ve got a whole...
‘Hug-a-Bear Dinner’ brings comfort to kids in crisis

‘Hug-a-Bear Dinner’ brings comfort to kids in crisis

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By Kathy Chouteau Get ready to donate your teddy bears at the “Hug-a-Bear Holiday Dinner” Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 6-10 p.m. at Richmond’s Galileo Club. Hosted...
‘Procrastinator’s Pop-Up Shop’ a seasonal resource for holiday shoppers 

‘Procrastinator’s Pop-Up Shop’ a seasonal resource for holiday shoppers 

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By Kathy Chouteau Just in time for those who’ve put-off their seasonal shopping, the “5th Annual Procrastinator’s Holiday Pop-Up Shop” is returning to Richmond Sunday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to...
Amy Spencer, executive director at the Richmond Art Center, expressed elation for hosting the exhibit, calling it important for Richmond and the Bay Area. "Now more than ever, it’s essential to provide exposure and access for all to art - viewing it, learning art history and space to create it," Spencer said. Irene Bee Kain, curator and vice-chair of the Art of the African Diaspora Steering Committee, noted this is the longest running show featuring Black artists in the U.S. "And it gets bigger and better each year," Kain said.

Richmond Art Center’s holiday arts festival returns for its 63rd year

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By Kathy Chouteau The grand dame of “Holiday Fests” is swinging open its doors Sunday, Dec.7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the Richmond Art Center’s (RAC) annual celebration marks 63 years with 60 local...
Copper Mug raises the bar on El Sobrante scene

Copper Mug raises the bar on El Sobrante scene

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By Kathy Chouteau Locals looking to savor a Moscow Mule, or some wide-ranging fusion food, will find just what the doctor ordered at Copper Mug...
Richmond seniors poised for elegant night out at 26th Annual Winter Ball

Richmond seniors poised for elegant night out at 26th Annual Winter Ball

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Seniors are invited to don their finery and hit the dance floor as the Richmond Commission on Aging (RCOA), in partnership with the city’s...
Hercules celebrates 125th anniversary with holiday tree lighting

Hercules celebrates 125th anniversary with holiday tree lighting

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The City of Hercules invites residents and visitors to celebrate a milestone on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at City Hall (111 Civic...
Santa, sweets and the Nutcracker bring cheer to Downtown Holiday Festival 

Santa and the Nutcracker bring cheer to Downtown Holiday Festival 

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By Kathy Chouteau The heart of Richmond will sparkle this season as the “Downtown Holiday Festival,” presented by Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) and East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, transforms...
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Before her leadership at the Trust, Mather-Thrift spent decades in environmental policy, the arts, and nonprofit management. Her career began in San Francisco, where she helped establish the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture before taking her first executive director role at a wildlife rehabilitation center. She later became a prominent environmental advocate as deputy director of the Bluewater Network. Following its 2005 merger with Friends of the Earth, she served as development director and managed the West Coast office, campaigning for stricter maritime and automotive standards to combat climate change.

Richmond mourns passing of former Rosie the Riveter Trust leader

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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

Fire significantly damages building on South 16th Street

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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

WCCUSD to host inaugural Latinx graduation ceremony on May 30

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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...