Young East Richmond Heights festival thriving
By Mike Kinney
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia is one of many local residents impressed at the swift growth of the 3rd Annual East Richmond Heights Arts & Music Festival, which took place Saturday.
"It’s...
East Richmond Heights set for 3rd annual art & music fest
By Mike Kinney
The community will celebrate local art, music and businesses at the family-friendly 3rd Annual East Richmond Heights Art & Music Festival this Saturday, July 6.
More than 25 booths will line the street...
Target to sell cupcakes by Richmond-based Rubicon Bakers
Early this month, all 117 Target stores in Northern California will begin selling eight varieties of cupcakes, including three vegan options, made by Richmond's social-mission company, Rubicon Bakers.
Based at 154 S. 23rd St., Rubicon...
New mixed media art exhibition at El Sol Restaurant
El Sol Restaurant is not just about good food and vibes. But also good local art.
What else would you expect from a Point Richmond restaurant?
From now through Sept. 30, a new mixed media art...
Reminder: All fireworks illegal everywhere in Contra Costa County
Last year, on the day after Independence Day, an Antioch resident was severely injured handling a supposedly ‘safe and sane’ firework. Also last year, illegal fireworks sparked preventable vegetation fires that threatened lives and...
County Library offering free BART tickets for museum trips
The Contra Costa County Library has announced that it is once again offering free BART tickets to adult Library cardholders who book Discover & Go reservations from July through October.
Discover & Go offers free...
Craneway, Marina Bay Park set for July 3 fireworks, festivities
The annual Independence Day Eve fireworks show over the Bay is set to begin at 9:15 p.m. this Wednesday.
And like every year, Marina Bay Park and Craneway Pavilion will become great places to watch...
Art Afternoon showcases Richmond’s talent
By Kathy Chouteau
Sunday, June 30, wasn’t just any afternoon in Richmond. It was East Brother Beer Co.’s Art Afternoon, a time to celebrate great art, music, dancing, food, and of course, beer.
Approximately 120 people...
Downtown Richmond festival promotes healthy living
By Rafael Lima
Families gathered in downtown Richmond's for a good time -- and, most importantly, a healthy one.
For a decade, the Richmond Main Street Initiative has been holding the Healthy Village Festival as a...
Children’s book about Richmond athlete now has soundtrack
Never Give Up, the Kenneth Walker III Story, a children's book about the life of former Kennedy High graduate and star football player, now has a soundtrack filled with local hip hop talent and...
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By Kathy Chouteau
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Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits
By Kathy Chouteau
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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...
