CCC professor shines rare light on pre-colonial African history
By Mike Kinney
Contra Costa College Professor Manu Ampim has made it his life's work to research pre-colonial African history, a subject he laments doesn't get nearly enough attention on college campuses and in the public...
Food lines long in Richmond as residents endure rising costs
By Mike Kinney
Food Bank volunteers greeted long lines of people waiting in their cars and along the sidewalk at Thursday's bi-monthly food distribution event in the Richmond Civic Center parking lot.
Starting Oct. 12, the...
WestCAT launching expanded Route JX service on May 22
WestCAT is launching its new, expanded Route JX service starting May 22 that connects Hercules with the El Cerrito del Norte BART Station.
JX will operate between the Hercules Hub, Hercules Transit Center, and Del...
East Brother Beer revs up for sixth ‘Summer Classic’
By Kathy Chouteau
East Brother Beer is revving up for its “6th Annual Summer Classic,” Sun., Aug. 27 from noon to 8 p.m. outside its Richmond taproom. The event is free to attend.
The craft brewery...
Bay Area Girls Club to dedicate new space ahead of Day of the Girl
By Kathy Chouteau
The Bay Area Girls Club (BAGC) will honor International Girls Day by hosting a Community Space Dedication in memory of its late, longtime advocate Brenda McCuistio. The family friendly event is free...
Art with Heart: Nonprofit’s contest aims to end domestic violence
By Kathy Chouteau
The Latina Center is appealing for art submissions to its Richmond Art Contest as part of a bilingual campaign—“¡Ya Basta y Sin Miedo/Enough is Enough”—aimed at extinguishing domestic violence in Richmond and...
Local author to discuss new book at Point Richmond library
By Kathy Chouteau
Point Richmond author Elaine Kelliher will appear for a meet and greet at the city’s West Side Branch Library about her book Do You Think I Cried Too Long? Mon., Dec. 11...
Civic Center to come alive with springtime activities Saturday
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Civic Center is set to come alive with community activities Sat., April 29, according to the Richmond Public Library, which will be part of the fun.
The day’s excitement around the Civic...
Hilltop gateway signs installed
The City of Richmond has completed the long-planned installation of new gateway signs in the Hilltop District.
"Welcome to Richmond" and "Hilltop District" signs have been installed at the intersection of Richmond Parkway and Blume...
Sailing Goat delights with uncovered culinary treasures
By Kathy Chouteau
Ah, what to do early on a lazy Sunday afternoon? This past weekend, my crew decided to take a little lunch excursion to the Sailing Goat restaurant in Point San Pablo Harbor.
It...