Richmond Standard reporter Kathy Chouteau offers the 360-vew at the recent, expanded Neighborhood Makers Faire, which saw over 65 artists and makers of all styles assemble at Clinton and San Pablo avenues in Richmond.
The San Pablo Planning Commission on Tuesday approved plans to build a fast food restaurant building with a drive through facility at the corner of San Pablo Avenue and San Pablo Dam Road, within the parking lot shared by Planet Fitness and FoodMaxx.
The plans have Guatemalan fast-food restaurant chain Pollo Campero leasing the building, which will take up 2,619 square feet of the parking lot. Save Mart Supermarkets owns the property.
The Factory Bar’s patio (21 and over), and the parking lots of El Tucan, Waffles & Cream, Metztl boutique and Faby-Lous Plants, will host again at this year's Neighborhood Makers Faire. New additions include Catahoula Coffee and Stewart's Body Shop.
Hundreds of Chevron Richmond employees came together for a colorful celebration of Juneteenth. The relatively new federal holiday has been celebrated at Chevron Richmond for nearly 25 years.
Reporter Kathy Chouteau offers info on the upcoming 'Rich City Day' at Armistice Brewing Company.
Richmond has celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and festival long before it became a national holiday in 2021.
Longtime community advocate Dr. Cynthia LeBlanc says it is time for a concerted effort to create equity and inclusion for black women and girls in Contra Costa County. Keep connected on the latest news at richmondstandard.com.
This will be one of the largest community murals in Richmond history, painted along 88 panels along a sound wall on Giant Road in Parchester Village.
An employee at the Pinole Public Safety Building suffered minor injuries when she was attacked and chased by a man at the front counter of the building’s reception area Wednesday afternoon.
Story: https://tinyurl.com/35wprv3d
Residents on 30th Street near Nevin and Barrett avenues made the best of a recent water main break on a hot summer day. This video is courtesy of Richmond Firefighters Local 188, which responded to the incident by stating, “Sail away!”
The Richmond Art Center is located at 2540 Barrett Ave. Gallery Hours are Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm.
Video and info courtesy of Richmond Firefighters Local 188.
Tucked away on a little lot in downtown Richmond is an El Salvadorian/Mexican fusion oasis where the food is tasty, the service is friendly and the convenience can’t be beat.
Richmond Eats is located across from CoBiz on Macdonald Avenue and serves up a menu of nachos, tacos, burritos, pupusas, tamales, quesadillas, breakfast offerings, champurrados and more from a food truck and tents situated on an outdoor lot in the heart of downtown Richmond.
(Photos and video by Kathy Chouteau)
Hundreds of people showed up to the Richmond park for the event, which was sponsored by Gonzalo Rucobo’s Otra Costa Car Club, Unfinished Business Car Club, Santos Car Club and the Brotherhood Car Club.
Mark Torres of the Otra Costa Car Club brought his customized Harley Davidson Motorcycle that was decorated in the theme of the Raiders football team.
“This a wonderful family event for the community,” Torres said. “It shows how positive the City of Richmond is when the community comes to events like this.”
The Unfinished Business C.C. served a free complete BBQ meal with all the fixings to long lines of hungry people. Meanwhile, a DJ amped up the festivities with R&B music.
“Today’s event shows people and families can come together and have a safe and wonderful time together. We are Richmond proud,” said Pamela Hutchinson, a Richmond resident.
'Harbour Hall' gets $10M state grant
A growing park in the heart of the Iron Triangle will soon become a community resource hub throughout the year and during emergencies thanks to a new, $10 million grant.
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3bhx6t6a
The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.
Annie's Annuals offering a free plant for moms and grandmas with a purchase this weekend.
Crowds showed up for 2024 Cinco de Mayo in Richmond.
High school coach knew she'd make it to the WNBA.
"They know what they're doing."
