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Caspers’ dogs still delight after seven decades

Caspers’ dogs still delight after seven decades

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By Kathy Chouteau The first thing to know if you’re heading to Caspers Famous Hot Dogs on Macdonald Ave. in Richmond is the right lingo...

Please feed the animals: El Sobrante Feed a West County staple

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By Mike Kinney No matter the animal, Amy Loyd’s store probably has something yummy on the menu for them. The owner of El Sobrante Feed...
The Study a lesson in fine wine, plates and provisions

The Study a lesson in fine wine, plates and provisions

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Kathy Chouteau Richmond is HAPPENING. Want proof? Head on over to The Study, a wine bar that recently opened on Marina Way in Richmond, where...
Planning a date night? Head to Pikanhas in the Point

Planning a date night? Head to Pikanhas in the Point

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By Kathy Chouteau If you’re looking to have a unique date night—one that transports your taste buds to an exotic locale—head to Pikanhas Brazilian Steakhouse...
New pizza eatery augments El Sobrante's diversity

New pizza eatery augments El Sobrante’s diversity

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During frequent drives to the Sikh temple in El Sobrante over the last 18 years, Navneet Sandhu said he marveled at the local community’s...
Love in the air at ukulele meet-up

Love in the air at Point Richmond ukulele jam

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By Kathy Chouteau Love was in the air Wednesday at Kaleidoscope Coffee, courtesy of local ukulele musicians strumming away at a back table. It was...

Options still on the table for Valentine’s Day

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By Kathy Chouteau Did you leave your Valentine’s Day planning to the last minute? Have no fear, Richmond restaurants are here, ready and willing to...
A go-to spot for tasty street tacos in Richmond

A go-to spot for tasty street tacos in Richmond

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By Kathy Chouteau Even amidst the throng of Mexican eateries on Richmond’s 23rd Street, the Tacos Los Primos food truck stands out, drawing passersby with...
The Study wine bar readies for ‘Between the Barrels’ comedy show

Barrels of fun: Richmond has a new wine bar

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A new wine bar has opened near the Richmond waterfront, not far from the Rosie the Riveter Visitor's Center. Since 2017, Noel Diaz, owner of...
Pup Hut to change ownership in February

Pup Hut to change ownership in February

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By Kathy Chouteau It’s been a Richmond institution for more than 40 years, and soon it will have new owners. Pup Hut, identifiable far and wide...
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As CoCoKids marks its 50th year, the organization’s leaders emphasized the continued need for community champions like Lau to support children, parents and educators across Contra Costa County.

Don Lau honored with Legacy Award at CoCoKids Gala

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By Kathy Chouteau Community advocate Don Lau, known for his longtime support of children and families through the E.M. Downer YMCA in Richmond, was honored...
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...