Design permit sought for Shields-Reid Park improvements
Proposals for enhancements to Shields-Reid Park are making their way through the city planning process.
Set to go before the city's Design Review Board on Aug. 9, the project proposes to add play areas, a...
Oakland Museum of California to feature works of NIAD artists
By Kathy Chouteau
Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is partnering with Richmond’s NIAD Art Center and other Bay Area organizations serving artists with developmental disabilities to present “Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative...
Grant funding sought for Richmond Metrowalk Phase II Project
The Richmond City Council on Monday authorized agreements enabling the city, developer and BART to jointly apply for state grant funding to deliver the Metrowalk Phase 2 Project, which includes a 150-unit affordable housing...
UniverSoul Circus enters final week of performances in Richmond
UniverSoul Circus is in in the midst of its final week of performances at Hilltop Mall in Richmond, running through June 19.
UniverSoul was founded in Atlanta in 1994 by concert and theater promoter, Cedric...
Sculpture planned for John F. Kennedy Park in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Arts and Culture Commission (RACC) and the Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC), is recommending the City Council approve a contract today for a $100,000 public art commission by Tiffany Conway...
‘A Richmond Nutcracker’ to bring holiday cheer to downtown
By Kathy Chouteau
The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts will offer two free performances of “A Richmond Nutcracker” during the annual “Downtown Holiday Festival” Dec. 13 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Word on...
Richmond police chief says new license plate reader cameras are effective
Richmond police Chief Bisa French said 26 newly-installed license plate reader cameras are already proving to be effective, and she hopes many more can be installed to cover crime hot spots and all entry...
Keyz 2 The Future to host giveaway of backpacks and school supplies
Keyz 2 The Future will join community partners in hosting a free giveaway of backpacks and school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 6.
The "Be Smart" event will also feature food, activities and a jumper from...
‘The Blue Store’ aims to provide more than convenience
By Mike Kinney
Lovingly known as The Blue Store because of the building's bright blue exterior, the market at 23rd Street and Maricopa Avenue in Richmond has both a legacy and a relatively new owner...
Mississippi Catfish to hold grand opening at new location
By Mike Kinney
The Richmond community no longer needs to mourn the loss of Mississippi Catfish, the popular restaurant that recently closed at 12440 San Pablo Avenue.
The restaurant's owner, Thomas Wright, has announced Mississippi Catfish...
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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...
