Rod Jones, El Cerrito High and NFL alum, dies by suicide
Rod Jones, former NFL tight end who was born in Richmond and was a hall of fame athlete at El Cerrito High and the University of Washington, fatally shot himself on Saturday at 54...
Temple Beth Hillel invites community to Hanukkah Celebration
Temple Beth Hillel in Richmond is inviting the community to its annual Hanukkah Celebration from noon to 3 p.m.
The event will start with Beit Hillel Midrash students leading the congregation and guests in lighting...
Richmond SOL Thanksgiving set for Veterans Memorial Hall
Community members in need are invited to a clothing and food giveaway event Thanksgiving morning at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 968 23rd St.
The 12th Annual Richmond SOL Thanksgiving is set to take place...
Youth Entrepreneur Day to focus on downtown innovation
For insight into Richmond’s future, we ought to consult with local youth who are, naturally, Richmond's future.
This Saturday, Nov. 17, young adults, including high school students, are invited to a unique Youth Entrepreneur Day...
East Richmond Heights’ homes get into Halloween spirit
By Kathy Chouteau
Does your house help put a little “boo” into Halloween?
Every Oct. 1, this reporter’s family ushers in the season of scary by hanging our resident Halloween spider, “Boris,” up on the front...
Fun new pumpkin patch at The Shops at Hilltop
By Kathy Chouteau
Ready to get your ‘pick of the patch?’ A new pumpkin patch and family entertainment attraction in Richmond can deliver just that—and then some.
ABC Tree Farms and Pick of the Patch Pumpkins—a...
Rotarians surprise Downer Elementary teachers with $100 gift cards
Downer Elementary's 29 teachers were surprised last week with $100 gift cards to purchase school supplies and other classroom needs from the San Pablo Rotary.
Over 25 Rotarians team up throughout the year on various...
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,...
Butterflies released at San Pablo cemetery in memory of Melissa Yvette Mendoza
If you were in San Pablo yesterday, you might have spotted a few more butterflies than usual.
For that, you can thank Melissa Yvette Mendoza.
At St. Joseph Cemetery on Sunday, loved ones still mourning Mendoza’s...
Groundbreaking ceremony set for 42-unit North Richmond development
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Thursday, May 3 for the Heritage House, a 42-unit multifamily affordable housing development that will be built on Fred Jackson Way between Grove and Chesley avenues in North Richmond.
The...
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Red Bay Coffee celebrates grand opening
By Kathy Chouteau
Red Bay Coffee Roasters, the first coffee shop to swing open its doors in downtown Richmond in two decades, has officially opened...
Contra Costa College food pantry open to all students
Did you know that Contra Costa College keeps a food pantry open to all students, regardless of income, because, "groceries are expensive!"
Any enrolled student...
New Ace Hardware store to open in Pinole
A new Ace Hardware store will open in Pinole on Aug. 8, with a grand opening slated for Sept. 13-15.
The store will open in...
