Riders taking advantage of new Dirt World
by Mike Kinney
On Monday, the Richmond Standard paid a visit to the 2.1-acre Dirt World, the East Bay's first public bike park that recently opened in Richmond.
Riders are already making good use of the...
Richmond residents represent at thrilling Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
Thousands of people throughout Northern California attended the annual Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on Saturday -- and once again many from Richmond represented.
The nation’s lone African-American rodeo travels to dozens of cities across the...
Dirt World expected to be done next week
By Mike Kinney
The highly-anticipated Dirt World bike park in Richmond, which had its debut delayed due to weather-related factors, is on track to be completed by next week, said lead track builder Alex Fowler,...
6 Oakland A’s games serve as fundraisers for the Richmond Promise
Purchasing tickets to one of these six Oakland A's home games this season will help support the Richmond Promise program, which provides scholarships and guidance for every Richmond and North Richmond high school senior...
Warriors victory parade set for Tuesday in Oakland
The City of Oakland is hosting its parade for the 2018 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, June 12, starting at 11 a.m.
The parade will begin on Broadway at 11th Street, turning right...
9-year-old Richmond baseball player chosen for elite national tournament
A 9-year-old from Richmond is making a name for himself nationally in baseball.
Seddrick "Seddy" Henderson, who has been playing the sport since he was 3 years old, was recently selected and named in the...
El Cerrito High track star soaring after state finals
El Cerrito High is cheering another track star's monumental feat.
At the CIF North Coast Section Meet of Champions at Cal's Edwards Stadium from May 25-26, junior Armauni Archie won the boys 100-meter dash title...
Richmond Sea Scouts victorious at Ancient Mariner Regatta
A Richmond crew claimed victory last weekend at the Ancient Mariner Regatta, the largest Sea Scout Regatta on the West Coast.
The Richmond Sea Scout Ship Northland, combined with the crew of the Chaser out...
Richmond United Lobos youth soccer team wins title at Evolution Cup
Congrats to the Richmond United Lobos Under 11 soccer team, which won the championship of a major regional tournament in San Francisco last weekend.
The team won the top level of their age group --...
NBA execs recognize East Bay Soldiers’ partnership with JFK University
The East Bay Soldiers are well known for their winning ways.
But that's not why NBA executives are talking about them.
Last week, members of the local youth basketball program were invited to attend the Jr....
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Richmond police investigate hit-and-run at Esmond/24th
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All Contra Costa schools to close Friday due to Camp Fire smoke
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