Bay Area Rescue Mission plans expansion in Richmond
Amid a dramatic increase in the Bay Area homeless population, the Bay Area Rescue Mission (BARM) in Richmond is answering the call.
The Iron Triangle-based nonprofit providing care for the Bay Area's homeless and impoverished...
Pedestrian struck, injured by vehicle at 33rd and Barrett
A pedestrian was in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle at a Richmond intersection Monday afternoon, police said.
Richmond police responded to the intersection of 33rd Street and Barrett Avenue at 1:39 p.m....
T-Shirt Con Fashion Show coming to Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
What boasts a throng of talented local fashion designers, models of all ages and backgrounds, a Reggae-lovin’ DJ and the hottest made-in-Richmond T-shirts you’re ever going to witness in one place? It’s...
Richmond Lights for Liberty vigil protests U.S. border conditions
By Mike Kinney
Dozens of community members gathered at Richmond Civic Center Plaza on Friday for a vigil to protest conditions facing immigrants seeking asylum on the U.S. southern border.
The Lights for Liberty event...
Prime picnic spots in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
With summer surging full steam ahead, the time is right for an outdoor picnic. Fortunately, there are no shortage of prime picnic spots to choose from throughout Richmond, should you want to...
Richmond Fab Lab offers summer workshops, open hours
Want to learn how to make a clock using a laser cutter? Or maybe you'd rather create your own custom reversible handbag using a Digital Embrodiery Machine?
You could also invite a bit more light...
Richmond Art Center invites submissions of graphic art and illustration
Want your works to be exhibited at the storied 83-year-old Richmond Art Center?
The art center at 2540 Barrett Ave. has an open call for graphic art and illustration until the deadline of Aug. 8.
The works...
Stop signs recommended at five Richmond intersections
Richmond city staff are proposing to install stop signs to enhance traffic safety at five city intersections.
The proposals include adding two four-way stops at S. 2nd Street and Chanslor Avenue and at S. 2nd...
Dog training offered at Jelly’s Place
Dog Training is being offered at Jelly's Place at 2905 San Pablo Dam Road in San Pablo, featuring a free 30-minute Dog Ownership 101 lesson for those who adopted a dog from the animal...
Richmond police report 58 percent drop in fireworks-related calls
Richmond police today reported a 58 percent drop in fireworks-related calls for service on the Fourth of the July as compared to last year.
During the entire night, the Shotspotter gunshot detection system activated just...
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Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk?
Eileen Hazel of Eileen Hazel Music out of...
Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Fire Youth Academy will host an “Open House and Sign-Up Info Day” Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2...
From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The Governing Board of 4CD will launch a year of celebrations...
