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Nonprofit foodies weigh-in on ‘Rich Dish’ 

Local nonprofit foodies weigh-in on ‘Rich Dish’ 

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By Kathy Chouteau With November in the air and Thanksgiving fast approaching, food was on the minds of Just Imagine KidZ’ (JIK) Board of Directors....
Richmond 'Snow Day' moved to Feb. 18

Snow Day set for Nicholl Park

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The City of Richmond, Community Services-Recreation invites the community to the 4rth Annual Snow Day at Nicholl Park. The admission-free event will take place from...
Artful giving shines at Arts of Point Richmond’s ‘Holiday Fair’

Artful giving shines at Arts of Point Richmond’s ‘Holiday Fair’

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By Kathy Chouteau Shop local art and get ready for the holidays at Arts of Point Richmond's “Holiday Fair,” Saturday, Nov. 22 from 12-4 p.m....

Temple Beth Hillel invites community to ‘Crazy, Noisy Hanukkah Fair’

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Temple Beth Hillel is inviting the entire community to its annual “Crazy, Noisy Hanukkah Fair”, set for Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon to 2...
Artist offers gift to City of Richmond

Artist offers gift to City of Richmond

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Artist Christopher Peterson has offered to gift the City of Richmond a painting titled Mond An-ex for inclusion in the city’s Public Art Inventory. Peterson...
Santa rolls in on a fire truck for ‘Breakfast with Santa’

St. David invites community to Breakfast with Santa tradition

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By Kathy Chouteau St. David of Wales Catholic School is kicking off the holiday season at “Breakfast with Santa,” Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to...
Padia family revamps El Sobrante landmark PJ’s Restaurant & Cocktail 

Padia family revamps El Sobrante landmark PJ’s Restaurant & Cocktail 

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By Kathy Chouteau PJ’s Restaurant & Cocktail, which first opened its doors in 1956, is entering a new era under the ownership of the Padia...
Richmond’s best bites discussed at RPAL

Richmond’s best bites discussed at RPAL

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By Kathy Chouteau There’s nothing like good, old fashioned hard work to build up an appetite. And some animated conversation about food? That’ll do it...
Family, food and heart blend at San Pablo taqueria

Family, food and heart blend at San Pablo taqueria

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By Mike Kinney Three years ago, Juan and Melly Padilla opened Taqueria San Juan Mexican Grill at San Pablo Village (San Pablo Avenue and Vale...
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Savor the flavor, support the future at ‘Tacos & Tequila’

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By Kathy Chouteau A chance to spice up the afternoon with flavor and philanthropy will be afoot at “Tacos & Tequila,” a festive fundraiser benefiting...

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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...