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The word is finally getting out about Mely’s Cafe
By Mike Kinney
They say timing is everything. And opening your restaurant just one week before the start of the pandemic is certainly not good...
Andy’s Fried Chicken slated for May grand opening
By Mike Kinney
The owner of a 23rd Street business well known for its doughnuts has his eyes set on establishing the same reputation in...
Richmond family unveils highly-anticipated Mi Casa Grill
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond peeps observing the slow-but-steady progress of building renovations at the corner of San Pablo and Macdonald Avenues will be excited to...
Golden Gate Bistro Food Truck set for grand opening on 23rd St.
By Kathy Chouteau
Chef Victor Viera—owner of Richmond’s Golden Gate Bistro and the former head chef at Terrapin Crossroads—is launching a second location in the...
Beauty abounds at former home of Point Richmond Starbucks
By Kathy Chouteau
A Point Richmond hair studio that recently moved 25 ft. down the street has opened up a world of new business possibilities...
David’s Pastas & Pizzas born of love for family and community
By Mike Kinney
A relatively new Italian restaurant in Richmond was inspired by the popularity of foods that were being prepared and sold from a...
Truck and car clubs to visit Richmond flower shop ahead of Valentine’s Day
Local truck and car clubs are set to shower love on a Richmond flower business on Saturday, Feb. 12, as part of an annual...
Coracao Confections brings the ‘sweet life’ to Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
As the hint of Valentine’s Day fills the air, a chocolate company has just settled into its new home in Richmond. Coracao...
Hallmark Cleaners going strong thanks to longtime, loyal customers
By Mike Kinney
This family-owned Richmond business has been a hallmark in the community for nearly 40 years.
Hallmark Cleaners has been providing dry cleaning and...
‘Benefit Flea Market’ in El Sobrante raises funds to support homeless
A weekly flea market in El Sobrante is providing more than just great deals to local residents. It's also helping to connect unhoused residents...
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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...
Rich Dish checks in at Flor Hermosa
By Kathy Chouteau
With spring in the air, the Standard set its sights on Flor Hermosa, a coffee shop nestled amid the lush greenscape of...