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Richmond Museum of Day holding Family Free Day on Saturday, Aug. 18

Richmond museum to hold ‘Day of Learning’ about Holocaust

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We reported last month how the Richmond Museum of History is launching an exhibit on Jewish history this weekend as part of a national...

Prime Time Nutrition’s prime location in San Pablo

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Last week, we told you about how Prime Time Nutrition and Joe’s Brew just opened at San Pablo Library. Today, the Standard visited the new...
Richmond pastor convicted for sexual assault of child congregant

Richmond police: Ex-girlfriend harms self over breakup

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A woman is in stable condition following a self-inflicted cut to her throat on Tuesday, an apparent response to a bad breakup, according to...

Richmond venues let you ‘do-it-yourself’ in 2019

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By Kathy Chouteau Many people who fine-tuned their do-it-yourself (DIY) gift-making and décor skills during the holiday season might be on the lookout for their...
Richmond councilmembers to be sworn in tonight

Richmond councilmembers to be sworn in tonight

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Tonight, Richmond will swear-in re-elected Mayor Tom Butt along with three city councilmembers. The ceremony is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Richmond...
Water Safety Day coming to Richmond Swim Center

Want to be a lifeguard? Training offered in Richmond

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Want to be a lifeguard this summer -- or even year round? Registration has opened for the next Lifeguard course offered by the City of...
Summer swim lessons offered at Richmond pools

Richmond Plunge remains closed for repairs

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Unfortunately, the New Year hasn't ushered in the reopening of the Richmond Plunge. Closed for repairs on Sept. 1, the Plunge won't reopen until at...

Richmond Chamber, Rotary to hold New Year Mixer Thursday

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Although the New Year's Eve festivities have passed, Richmond isn't done partying. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce and Richmond Rotary are inviting the community to...
Three arrested in Pinole residential burglary

Three arrested in Pinole residential burglary

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Three of four suspects believed to have been connected to a residential burglary in Pinole were arrested Thursday following a police pursuit. Just before 2...

Richmond High students get special treatment at Steph Curry party

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The lines to get into Steph Curry's much-hyped free party in Oakland on Friday went around the block. That wasn't the case for two...

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As CoCoKids marks its 50th year, the organization’s leaders emphasized the continued need for community champions like Lau to support children, parents and educators across Contra Costa County.

Don Lau honored with Legacy Award at CoCoKids Gala

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By Kathy Chouteau Community advocate Don Lau, known for his longtime support of children and families through the E.M. Downer YMCA in Richmond, was honored...
Before her leadership at the Trust, Mather-Thrift spent decades in environmental policy, the arts, and nonprofit management. Her career began in San Francisco, where she helped establish the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture before taking her first executive director role at a wildlife rehabilitation center. She later became a prominent environmental advocate as deputy director of the Bluewater Network. Following its 2005 merger with Friends of the Earth, she served as development director and managed the West Coast office, campaigning for stricter maritime and automotive standards to combat climate change.

Richmond mourns passing of former Rosie the Riveter Trust leader

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The Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Richmond community are mourning the loss of Marsha Mather-Thrift, a prominent advocate for national parks who served...
Fire significantly damages building on South 16th Street

Fire significantly damages building on South 16th Street

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Richmond firefighters extinguished a fire at a vacant apartment building early Wednesday. Crews responded to the 400 block of South 16th Street just before 2:45...