Monday, December 11, 2023

Lifestyle

La Strada launches brunch service this weekend

Monte Cristos, frittatas, and benedict royal, oh my! Starting this Saturday, Oct. 5, La Strada Cucina Italiana, 2215 Church Lane in San Pablo, will begin serving brunch and endless mimosas. The menu will contain Italian...
16th Annual North Richmond Shoreline Festival set for Oct. 12

16th Annual North Richmond Shoreline Festival set for Oct. 12

The 16th Annual North Richmond Shoreline Festival will bring free food, entertainment, bird watching, fishing, nature walks, kids' activities, including a train and pony rides, to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park on Saturday, Oct....

Cazuelas Grill serves same favorites under new name

By Kathy Chouteau The Cazuelas Grill has a new home—and a new name to boot. As the Standard reported in June, Cazuelas Grill, which serves Mexican fare in the Jalisco tradition, relocated from the Hilltop Mall...

Girls Inc. of WCC to host 2nd Annual Paint Nite fundraiser

Girls Inc. of West Contra Costa is celebrating International Day of the Girl with its 2nd Annual Paint Nite Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 11. The fun event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at...
Richmond Target plans July reopening after arson fire

Target to hold PAW Patrol Trick-or-Treat Event

The Target stores in both Richmond and Pinole will host PAW Patrol Trick-or-Treat events in celebration of Halloween. Kids are invited on Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to come in costume and...

Riggers Loft Wine Company to host annual Harvest Pig Roast and BBQ

Blue Angels, bluegrass and BBQ will come together for the annual Harvest Pig Roast and BBQ at Riggers Loft Wine Company on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 12. The festive event from 1 p.m. to...

Richmond foodies’ fall flavors

By Kathy Chouteau All the signs are apparent: Leaves are falling all around, cool winds are blowing in from the east and longer lines can be seen at the Target Starbucks for the pumpkin spice...

Fall Fest features first-ever chalk art contest

By Kathy Chouteau The first Saturday of October will usher in the 2019 Point Richmond Fall Fest, which will offer up a delightful cornucopia of entertainment and activities for this year’s attendees while also fundraising...

‘Coach LT’ to celebrate fitness center grand opening

"Coach LT is doing big things within the community." That's how an El Sobrante woman described LaTona Whitaker, who has gained a reputation in the community for inspiring fitness and overall health. On Thursday, Oct. 3,...

It’s San Pablo Restaurant Week

Want to explore amazing eateries in San Pablo, Richmond, and El Sobrante on the cheap? Snag a prix fixe lunch for $10.95 and dinner for $19.95 at El Agave Azul, Chicago's Pizza With a...

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Winter Solstice gathering in Point Pinole to include singing, 'schrooms

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

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

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...