Richmond pawn shop accused of selling stolen items
A Richmond pawn shop owner has been arrested on suspicion of selling a significant amount of stolen items from the store.
A search warrant was recently served at the Oromax Pawn Shop at 649 23rd...
Local churches to gather for Gospel Outreach event at Kennedy Park
Churches of West Contra Costa County will gather for the 3rd Day At the Park Gospel Outreach event at John F. Kennedy Park in Richmond on Saturday, June 3.
Pastors will preach the Gospel and...
Richmond breweries make ‘Top Breweries in the Bay Area’ list
By Kathy Chouteau
Armistice Brewing Company and East Brother Beer Co. have been counted among “the region’s 23 best taprooms for fresh, delicious beer” in an article by the San Francisco Chronicle that was published...
‘RaiderMan from Richmond’ podcast readies to hit the airwaves
By Kathy Chouteau
A soon-to-launch podcast created by Richmond native and resident, Akim Henderson, will offer a uniquely Richmond perspective on our city, and also his inside-the-Black-Hole take on Raiders football.
The “RaiderMan from Richmond” podcast,...
Garage fire causes extensive smoke damage to Carriage Hills home
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out in the garage of a home in Richmond's Carriage Hills neighborhood on Sunday, according to Richmond Firefighters Local 188, the union that represents Richmond firefighters.
Just...
Golden Gate Bistro looks to add beer and wine to menu
Award-winning Golden Gate Bistro in Richmond seeks to add beer and wine to its menu.
On Thursday, June 1, the Richmond Planning Commission will review a request by the restaurant at 803 Wright Ave. for...
Summer swim lessons offered at Richmond pools
Registration opens June 1 for summer swim lessons at the Richmond Swim Center and Richmond Plunge.
Lessons are designed for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
"Whether you want to improve your...
Point Richmond Gallery invites community to ‘Faces and Places’
The Point Richmond Gallery will host the "Arts of Point Richmond Group Show" on Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, from 1-5 p.m. each day.
The event, called "Faces and Places," will feature an opportunity to...
MexiHibachi chef turns TikTok success into Richmond business
By Mike Kinney
Chef Francisco Arce gets an idea, does a little dance, then he's off to the races creating delicious meals in front of thousands of his adoring TikTok fans from around the world.
With...
Richmond police chief says new license plate reader cameras are effective
Richmond police Chief Bisa French said 26 newly-installed license plate reader cameras are already proving to be effective, and she hopes many more can be installed to cover crime hot spots and all entry...