Richmond Olympian to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond resident Mary Anne O’Connor will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame—along with her teammates from the U.S.A.’s 1976 Women’s Olympic Basketball Team—on August 12. Together, the team will...
Richmond director/choreographer premieres award-winning films
By Kathy Chouteau
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company and Symmetricity will unveil “Sling Shot,” Sun., June 11 in Oakland, a film premiere of eight dance and music shorts, as well as a fundraiser.
The event will spotlight...
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...
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George Floyd murder galvanizes local church to help Black homebuyers
By Kathy Chouteau
In the tumultuous wake of George Floyd’s murder by Minnesota police in 2020, the Arlington Community Church in Kensington was spurred by...
Kaiser Permanente is recruiting for its Mental Health Training Program
By Antonia Ehlers
To help strengthen and diversify the mental health care workforce and meet a growing demand for mental health care, Kaiser Permanente Northern...
Nevin Plaza affordable housing project kicks off
By Kathy Chouteau
EAH Housing has launched its two-phase affordable housing project at Nevin Plaza, 2400 Nevin Ave. in Richmond. The nonprofit housing development and...
