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Padia family revamps El Sobrante landmark PJ’s Restaurant & CocktailÂ
By Kathy Chouteau
PJ’s Restaurant & Cocktail, which first opened its doors in 1956, is entering a new era under the ownership of the Padia...
Caspers to Catfish: Richmond Steelers weigh-in on go-to grub spots Â
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard recently swung by a Richmond Steelers youth football practice at Lovonya De Jean Middle School during the team’s Thursday “carb...
Richmond locals dish on city eateries at Andy’s Donut Stop Â
By Kathy Chouteau
Although the 23rd corridor is primarily known for its authentic Mexican eats, Andy’s Donut Stop is a district OG. It’s been running...
Richmond dispensary sweeps ‘Best of East Bay’ cannabis categories
Once again, 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center in Richmond was named Best Cannabis Dispensary in the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay...
Cool news: Rudy’s Refrigeration gets green light to expand
“When I first started building walk-in refrigerators in 1979, there were about seven companies doing it in the Bay Area," said Ben Plant, owner...
Richmond-based Alten Construction marks 30th anniversary
Richmond-based Alten Construction recently marked its 30th anniversary with a two-part celebration at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center in Novato, honoring its legacy...
Svendsen’s Bay Marine completes multi-million-dollar expansion, renovationÂ
By Kathy Chouteau
Svendsen’s Bay Marine of Point Richmond recently announced completion of a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation of its boatyard, almost doubling its facility...
San Pablo commission OKs four-tenant retail center at key corner
The San Pablo Planning Commission recently approved a four-tenant retail project that will be constructed on a pair of long-vacant parcels at the corner...
Foster’s Freeze in Pinole to host another Classic Car Show
Foster's Freeze is revving up for another round of classic car nostalgia with its upcoming Classic Car Show, set to take place on Thursday,...
Down Home Music Store to stay after building acquisition
By Kathy Chouteau
Harrod Blank of Les Blank Films and the Arhoolie Foundation purchased their shared building at 10341 San Pablo Ave. on May 7...
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The Copper Mug tapped for ‘Check, Please! Bay Area’
By Kathy Chouteau
Word-of-mouth can make or break a neighborhood restaurant. At Kay Sandu’s Copper Mug, it did something better: It landed the bar‑restaurant an...
BART reports ridership surge amid I-80 closure
BART recorded a combined total of 421,120 trips from Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, representing a 31 percent increase over the same...
Inaugural Bay Area Catfish Challenge coming to San Pablo Reservoir
The first annual Bay Area Catfish Challenge is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 30, at the San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante.
The...