Dozens cited in pedestrian safety operation at Macdonald Ave., 15th St.
The Richmond Police Department recently issued 32 citations and made two DUI arrests during a pedestrian safety operation at Macdonald Avenue and 15th Street.
The operation was planned after RPD received complaints from the community...
Richmond raises Pan-African flag for Black History Month
Richmond celebrated its inaugural raising of the Pan-African RBG Flag on the main flagpole at City Hall today.
The flag raising followed a proclamation recognizing Black History Month at the Richmond City Council on Tuesday.
The...
Coroner’s Jury finds Martinez Jail inmate died of natural causes
An inmate who died while in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility on Feb. 7, 2018 passed away from natural causes, according to the finding of a Coroner's Jury.
David Lamarc Hubbard, 46, of San...
Pup Hut to change ownership in February
By Kathy Chouteau
It’s been a Richmond institution for more than 40 years, and soon it will have new owners.
Pup Hut, identifiable far and wide by its fab retro design and touch-the-sky sign of a...
Competitors at Richmond chess tourney range in age from 6 to 78
In what may be the city’s most age-diverse competition, 44 players spanning from ages 6 to 78 years old participated in the 8th Annual McKinley Williams-John Easterling Community Chess Tournament in Richmond on Saturday.
The...
Richmond Public Library launches new, free online training courses
The Richmond Public Library is launching new and free online training courses run by Knowledge City, according to Mayor Tom Butt.
With over 13,000 online videos, Knowledge City offers timely online training in business, computer,...
No injuries in North Richmond garage fire today
All occupants escaped unharmed from a house fire in North Richmond today, according to Local 188, the union representing Richmond firefighters.
The mid-afternoon fire sent firefighters to a home near 3rd Street and Chesley Avenue.
"Within...
CrossFit Cypher in Richmond invites community to grand reopening
CrossFit Cypher in Richmond recently moved into a new, spacious location and is holding a Grand Reopening and Community Day on Saturday, Feb. 2.
A free, beginner-friendly workout will begin at 9 a.m. in...
Black Panther to return to big screen for Black History Month
Disney announced Monday that Black Panther will return to the big screen from Feb. 1-7 – with tickets free for everyone – in celebration of Black History Month.
The film, directed by Ryan Coogler, who...
Fashion show in Richmond ‘includes all’
by Kathy Chouteau
The first-of-its-kind “All Included Fashion Show” drew a rousing crowd of about 200 to Richmond’s Bridge Storage and ArtSpace Saturday afternoon, hosted by onsite business R&R Coffee.
In a departure from the prototypical...
Latest Articles
Grant expands Contra Costa College’s childcare offerings
A $2.8 million grant will support expansion of Contra Costa College's (CCC) childcare services for students and the local community.
The grant comes from the...
‘Tacos & Tequila’ fundraiser gives festive boost to nonprofit
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond gave a warm welcome to the nonprofit Just Imagine KidZ at its inaugural “Tacos & Tequila” tasting/fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 8 in...
A ‘Friday Night Out’ at Windchaser Wine
By Kathy Chouteau
Windchaser Wine Co. was riding the wave Friday, Sept. 6, on the scene of its most recent “Friday Nights Out” event in...