Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Richmond firefighters respond to multiple vehicle roll over accidents

Richmond firefighters respond to multiple vehicle roll over accidents

Richmond firefighters reported a "busy few days" in responding to multiple vehicle roll over accidents. The first occurred in the area of 22nd Street and Macdonald Avenue (pictured), with one vehicle ending up on its...
UniverSoul Circus coming to Hilltop Mall this summer

UniverSoul Circus coming to Hilltop Mall this summer

UniverSoul Circus, described as a "highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music," is coming to Hilltop Mall in Richmond starting May 18 through June 4. For information and to purchase tickets, go here. Since...
East Brother Beer launches weekly music series

It will be beers and cheers at fundraiser for Richmond Promise

By Kathy Chouteau Later this month, a golden opportunity will be afoot to drink beer in support of a good local cause. The Richmond Promise, which helps Richmond youth earn postsecondary degrees and certificates, will host...
Richmond aims to train community members to respond to low-level 911 calls

Richmond to train community members to respond to low-level 911 calls

Trained community members could begin responding to certain low-level 911 calls in Richmond, as well as to calls into the non-emergency number, as part of a new program being developed by residents and officials. The...
'The Blue Store' aims to provide more than convenience

‘The Blue Store’ aims to provide more than convenience

By Mike Kinney Lovingly known as The Blue Store because of the building's bright blue exterior, the market at 23rd Street and Maricopa Avenue in Richmond has both a legacy and a relatively new owner...
Richmond chess tournament draws significant multigenerational crowd

Richmond chess tournament draws significant multigenerational crowd

By Kathy Chouteau More than 120 chess players came out to the Richmond Recreation Complex Sat., March 11 for the 10th Annual Williams-Easterling Community Chess Tournament, according to “the Black Knight of Richmond,” TC Ball...
Spring Fling & Art Stroll readies for return to ‘The Point’

Spring Fling & Art Stroll readies for return to ‘The Point’

By Kathy Chouteau Signaling that better weather is around the corner, Point Richmond’s “Spring Fling & Art Stroll” is returning to downtown Sat., April 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held the day before Easter,...
Point Richmond Gallery to hold closing reception for Judith Williams exhibit

Point Richmond Gallery to hold closing reception for Judith Williams exhibit

Community members are invited to attend the closing reception for the Judith Williams art exhibit at the Point Richmond Gallery this Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19. The events will occur from 1-5 p.m. on both...
Richmond Promise to honor fourth class of Scholars

Richmond Promise scholarship application deadline closes March 17

Calling all high school seniors from Richmond and North Richmond: The Richmond Promise Scholarship Application period for the 2022-2023 school year closes on Friday, March 17. Application Link is here. The Richmond Promise Scholarship is available to...
Richmond cop escapes injury after patrol car crushed by fleeing box truck

Richmond cop escapes injury after patrol car crushed by fleeing box truck

A Richmond police officer narrowly avoided being crushed when his patrol car was rammed by a fleeing box truck on Monday night. The police officer was on patrol when he saw a large box truck...

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Five large-scale art projects approved for Shields-Reid Park

Five local artists will each create and install large-scale artworks as part of an $8 million project to revitalize Shields-Reid Park in North Richmond. At...
Ed Fund celebrates four decades of helping students create brighter futures

Ed Fund celebrates 40 years of helping students create brighter futures

By Kathy Chouteau The Ed Fund, which funds programs for West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) students so that they thrive in higher learning...
'The Blue Store' aims to provide more than convenience

‘The Blue Store’ aims to provide more than convenience

By Mike Kinney Lovingly known as The Blue Store because of the building's bright blue exterior, the market at 23rd Street and Maricopa Avenue in...