Bay Area Rescue Mission distributes 1,000 Thanksgiving ‘boxes of hope’
By Kathy Chouteau
The Bay Area Rescue Mission (BARM) started distributing free “boxes of hope” at 8:30 a.m. this morning, stocked with a complete Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, dressing and all the fixings for local...
Rosie the Riveter who sewed face masks for pandemic effort coming to Richmond
By Molly Myman
Rosie the Riveter Trust will host Pennsylvania-based “Rosie the Riveter” Mae Krier -- whose "We Can Do It" spirit shone through last year when she began sewing face masks using the famous...
Richmond family’s custom taco cart missing after U-Haul truck stolen
A Richmond family is appealing to fellow community members to be on the lookout for a custom-made taco cart that was being stored inside a U-Haul truck that was recently stolen near their home.
Raquel...
SPPD donation drive to help furry friends with essentials
By Kathy Chouteau
Want to help fulfill the holiday wish list of local furballs in need? The San Pablo Police Department (SPPD) is appealing for community help with its “Donation Drive” for much-needed items for...
Richmond-wide effort distributes 1,000 turkeys to families in need
By Mike Kinney
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt joined volunteers from community organizations at the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) on Monday to help distribute 1,000 turkeys to local families via representatives of churches, neighborhood councils,...
300 turkey dinners distributed from Phila Burger Station parking lot
By Mike Kinney
Community groups and volunteers gathered at Phila Burger Station in Richmond for a third consecutive year on Sunday to pass out 300 turkeys with all the fixings to local residents in need.
Sam...
Big cars, bigger hearts at Richmond Civic Center giveaway
By Mike Kinney
Only thing bigger than their gorgeous classic cars were their hearts. On Saturday, the Outsider Car Club rolled into the Richmond Civic Center parking lot to distribute boxes of turkeys with all...
EBRPD waiving fees for park entrance, activities on Black Friday
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is once again celebrating "Green Friday" on Black Friday (Nov. 26), when it is waiving fees for park entrance and activities, including parking, dogs, horses, boat launching,...
East Brother Beer announces seasonal release: Baltic Porter
East Brother Beer Co. announced this week the release of its seasonal Baltic Porter.
"Brewed using all Thomas Fawcett malts, this lager is the perfect complement to a cold autumn/winter day, with flavors of dried...
Richmond pickleball seeks rebound from theft with Go Fund Me
By Kathy Chouteau
The East Bay Pickleball Association’s Richmond contingent has launched a Go Fund Me to help rebound from the theft of all of its athletic equipment from a lockbox at Booker T. Anderson...
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Contra Costa College students gain access to online courses statewide
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College and Los Medanos College—collectively part of the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD)—are among the first...
Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole and Hercules prep for tree lighting events
By Mike Kinney
The first week of December will usher in holiday tree lighting ceremonies for West Contra Costa County cities, including Richmond, San Pablo...
AC Transit to increase service levels starting Dec. 5
AC Transit will increase service on Dec. 5 to 85 percent of pre-pandemic levels, the transit agency said.
Among the changes, Line 74 serving Richmond...