East Brother re-releases world class Festbier ahead of Oktoberfest
By Kathy Chouteau
What better way to celebrate Oktoberfest 2020 amid a global pandemic than by enjoying a world class beer that’s made locally? Richmond’s own East Brother Beer Company is delivering on that tall...
Betty Reid Soskin 99th bday event to promote voter registration
By Kathy Chouteau
America’s oldest National Park ranger is set to celebrate her 99th birthday by putting a spotlight on National Voter Registration Day.
Park ranger, author and Richmond living legend, Betty Reid Soskin, welcomes the...
Nail salons can operate outdoors in Contra Costa starting Wednesday
Effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, nail salons, body waxing studios and massage and skin care businesses can begin operating outdoors in Contra Costa County, per the latest public health order.
The changes are the result of...
Richmond City Council candidate forum set for Sept. 16
Richmond voters will have an opportunity to learn about the candidates running for City Council in the coming November elections at a virtual forum on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The forum,...
Albert (Al B Show) Lee remembered with drive-thru tribute
By Mike Kinney
Community members honored the late Albert (Al B Show) Lee with a drive thru memorial on Saturday.
The memorial started at 8th Street and Nevin Ave and passed by the home of Lee...
Virtual WCCUSD school board candidate forum set for Saturday
A virtual forum involving candidates for the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education is set to take place Saturday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. via Zoom.
The forum precedes the first...
Exclusive Shoes gains foothold in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
So much for exclusive -- Exclusive Shoes is luring dozens of customers daily to its Richmond store.
The reason is clear: You won't find some of these shoes, or people who know this...
Bay Area Rescue Mission distributes 1,000 backpacks to kids in need
By Kathy Chouteau
The Bay Area Rescue Mission (BARM) staff members and volunteers provided a bright spot on an otherwise hazy day Friday morning when they gathered in the organization’s parking on Macdonald Avenue for...
Three teens arrested in connection with Crescent Park homicide
Three 17-year-olds have been arrested in connection with a suspected retaliation shooting at the Crescent Park Apartments in Richmond on Wednesday, Sept. 2, that claimed the life of 22-year-old Jaloni Blasher, police said Thursday.
One...
Ride-thru salute planned for late Richmond advocate Albert Lee
By Mike Kinney
Albert (Al B. Show) Lee, a longtime Richmond resident known for having been on the front lines of community advocacy, including as a participant and leader of the 4th Street Tent City...
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Richmond Art Center expands online offerings for fall session
By Kathy Chouteau
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Triple shooting under investigation in Richmond
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