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The opening reception and artist presentations will take place ths Saturday at the art gallery in Point Richmond.The Ric...
01/08/2025

The opening reception and artist presentations will take place ths Saturday at the art gallery in Point Richmond.

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Point Richmond Gallery invites the community to view its newest exhibition Four Sight: Four Women — Four Visions. The exhibit shows how four celebrated artists view their world, “and how […]

Kennedy High graduate and Soulful Softball Sunday founder Rodney "Alamo" Brown will be honored as the Adult Humanitarian...
01/07/2025

Kennedy High graduate and Soulful Softball Sunday founder Rodney "Alamo" Brown will be honored as the Adult Humanitarian of the Year at the 47th Annual commemoration.

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Local community advocate Rodney “Alamo” Brown, founder of the Soulful Softball Sunday organization, will be honored as Adult Humanitarian of the Year at the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors’ […]

Bates, a former longtime elected official in Richmond, offers context on why the late U.S. president's name should appea...
01/07/2025

Bates, a former longtime elected official in Richmond, offers context on why the late U.S. president's name should appear on this critical stretch of roadway in Richmond.

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By Nathanial Bates I initially met Mr. Carter in 1972 as a former Georgia Governor seeking election to the presidency during a U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual meeting in Milwaukee, […]

This year marks the first-ever District Arts Partner grant for Contra Costa County.The Richmond Standard is sponsored by...
01/07/2025

This year marks the first-ever District Arts Partner grant for Contra Costa County.

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By Kathy Chouteau Visual Artists of Richmond (VAR), a Richmond volunteer advocacy group that creates artist opportunities, shares resources and supports member art, received a $2,000 District Arts Partner grant […]

The Richmond and Harbor Bay routes experienced 20 percent annual growth in 2024. The Richmond Standard is sponsored by C...
01/06/2025

The Richmond and Harbor Bay routes experienced 20 percent annual growth in 2024.

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San Francisco Bay Ferry carried 2.6 million passengers in 2024, a 16 percent increase over 2023. Last year’s average daily ridership of 7,148 passengers achieved 90 percent of pre-pandemic ridership […]

With the use of Star Chase technology, the suspects could run but could not hide.
01/06/2025

With the use of Star Chase technology, the suspects could run but could not hide.

Pinole police used a GPS tracking system calld Star Chase in order to track a stolen car without having to engage in a dangerous high-speed chase. At around 4:26 p.m. […]

The RPD is advising the public to take safety precautions when out and about.
01/06/2025

The RPD is advising the public to take safety precautions when out and about.

The Richmond Police Department recently released a public safety announcement in the wake of an increase in robberies in city. Since Dec. 1, about 30 robberies have been reported in […]

Engine Company 67 based on Cutting Boulevard near Martin Luther King Jr. Park repeated as the busiest single company in ...
01/06/2025

Engine Company 67 based on Cutting Boulevard near Martin Luther King Jr. Park repeated as the busiest single company in the city for 2024, answering 3,234 calls for service.

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Richmond firefighters responded to 16,532 calls for emergency services in 2024, averaging just over 45 calls for service per day, an increase of 4.5 percent from 2023, according to Richmond […]

To finish the challenge, participants need to walk, ride, or roll five of 20 staff-selected trails, or 26.2 total miles,...
01/02/2025

To finish the challenge, participants need to walk, ride, or roll five of 20 staff-selected trails, or 26.2 total miles, by Dec. 31, 2025. Walking, biking and horseback riding are all ways to participate.

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East Bay Regional Parks just launched its 2025 Trails Challenge to encourage the public to explore trails while earning wards, prizes and giveaways. Park District staff handpicked 20 trails of […]

The city will join Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito in imposing bans on single-use plastic bags and foodware.The Richm...
12/31/2024

The city will join Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito in imposing bans on single-use plastic bags and foodware.

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Although enforcement will not begin until July, Pinole businesses will no longer be allowed to use single-use plastic bags or plastic foodware starting Jan. 1. Enforcement on the new ban, […]

Public transit options for late-night revelers.
12/30/2024

Public transit options for late-night revelers.

BART will offer extended service and AC Transit will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve. Riders on AC Transit will ride buses free of charge, including on the Transbay […]

Ranging from curbside collection to self-hauling and more, here are ways people can properly bid farewell to their holid...
12/29/2024

Ranging from curbside collection to self-hauling and more, here are ways people can properly bid farewell to their holiday tree.

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By Kathy Chouteau When it comes to holiday tree disposal, the Richmond Environmental and Health Initiatives Division wants residents to know they have multiple options. Ranging from curbside collection to […]

The pinnacle of the historic community Chanukah celebration will include the lighting of a grand, 9 foot tall menorah.Th...
12/27/2024

The pinnacle of the historic community Chanukah celebration will include the lighting of a grand, 9 foot tall menorah.

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By Kathy Chouteau Rabbi Yitzchok Wagner and Chabad of Richmond, a Jewish center in the city, are celebrating the “Marina Bay Menorah Lighting” Sunday, Dec. 29 at 4:30 p.m. on […]

It was the first time the program was featured on a national stage.The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.
12/26/2024

It was the first time the program was featured on a national stage.

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The El Cerrito High School Jazz Ensemble recently marked a milestone with a performance at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago — the first time the program […]

“It feels so good that we are able to be in a position to give back to the community and help families be able to get ne...
12/24/2024

“It feels so good that we are able to be in a position to give back to the community and help families be able to get new toys for their kids," said owner Ian Taha.

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By Mike Kinney Hundreds of families suffering from economic hardships are going to have a brighter holiday season thanks to this local business. Every year, the Metro By T-Mobile store […]

Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) and Eden Housing recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Legacy Court...
12/24/2024

Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) and Eden Housing recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Legacy Court, a development that will bring affordable housing to North Richmond for low-income households and those experiencing homelessness.

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By Kathy Chouteau Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) and Eden Housing recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Legacy Court, a development that will bring affordable housing to North Richmond for low-income […]

The checkpoint occurred near the Safeway on San Pablo Avenue.
12/24/2024

The checkpoint occurred near the Safeway on San Pablo Avenue.

One driver was arrested on DUI charges and another seven were cited for being unlicensed during a DUI checkpoint in Hercules on Friday, Dec. 20. In total, 1,018 vehicles passed […]

“Full time” means the dispensary on Pierce Street at Central in the Annex neighborhood is now open for the maximum numbe...
12/24/2024

“Full time” means the dispensary on Pierce Street at Central in the Annex neighborhood is now open for the maximum number of hours as allowed by the California Department of Cannabis Control.

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Richmond cannabis dispensary 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center recently marked a milestone by expanding its hours of operation to “full time,” which is from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven […]

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Chipotle opened at Hilltop Plaza (4200 Klose Way Suite B) on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

Check out San Pablo's "Happy" new park. Video by Kathy Chouteau. The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

San Pablo has a "Happy" new park. Story: https://tinyurl.com/2u6knrna The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

Students honored Ruby Bridges on "Walk to School Day." Story by Kathy Chouteau: https://tinyurl.com/2p9husa5 The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

Sixty-four years ago today, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans to become the first African American child to attend the formerly all-white school amid desegregation. Today, the student body at Mira Vista Elementary in Richmond joined 350,000 students across 1,400 schools nationwide to commemorate Ms. Bridges’ historic footsteps on “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.” Story, photos and video by Kathy Chouteau. The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

A renowned Richmond record shop may soon have to leave its San Pablo Avenue location after nearly 50 years. Reporting and video/photography by Kathy Chouteau. The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

A renowned Richmond record shop may soon have to leave its San Pablo Avenue location after nearly 50 years. Story: https://tinyurl.com/wajscyjz The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

The San Pablo Police Department came prepared for a car show in Richmond over the weekend. Story: https://tinyurl.com/mr2u5kw6 The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

The San Pablo Police Department came prepared for a car show in Richmond over the weekend. The Police Department was invited to attend the show in order to show off its beautiful 1973 Chevy Impala, which is outfitted with police lights. While the car was a hit at the show, it did not win. But police said they had a blast displaying it. “After, we cruised on over to the Fall Fair at St. Paul School, where we hung out with some more members of our community,” officials said. The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

This year's campaign spanned two weeks and featured 357 employees volunteering a combined 1,200+ hours at non-profit organizations and sites across Richmond and West Contra Costa County.

A special boulder tucked away in the trees at Mira Vista Park offers clear and fasincating evidence of Native American customs. The boulder is the latest subject in the series "A Few of My Favorite Things" by Kathy Chouteau. Read this story and more at RichmondStandard.com. The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

A special boulder tucked away in the trees at Mira Vista Park offers clear and fasincating evidence of Native American customs. The boulder is the latest subject in the series, "A Few of My Favorite Things" by Kathy Chouteau. Story: https://tinyurl.com/y35fbjhe The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.

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