Linda Hemmila
With 25 years of experience in media and publishing, I develop content, edit, contribute photos, and write the occasional story. Former Historic Preservation Commissioner; Society of Professional Journalists and ACES editing society member.
Get ready to rock! East Bay indie band Desoto Reds is back with a brand new album and all the melodic, psychedelic fun that goes with it. “Put Me to Bed without My Head,” Desoto Reds’ latest offering, is the much-anticipated follow-up to the pandemic product, “Cordless Phone,
by Linda Hemmila
Soulful Softball, Open Art Studios, and live music are among the many things to do in Richmond this week. Check out our calendar to find out what's happening! CORNER POCKET @ Rigger's Loft Wine Co. SOUL, CLASSIC ROCK, FUNK, R&B Corner Pocket is a 9-
by Linda Hemmila
One of the best shows in the night sky, the Perseids meteor shower, is set to peak this weekend. If the weather cooperates, lucky stargazers will be able to see dozens of meteors per hour. Bright lights and fog aside, Richmond is a great place to discover all the objects
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With so many distinct neighborhoods, two yacht harbors, 32 miles of shoreline, and endless hiking and bike trails, Richmond always has something going on. Check out our picks for this week in our calendar. 4 Year Anniversary Party @ The Factory Bar Our 4th Year celebration is coming with a handful
by Linda Hemmila
Contra Costa Health said Tuesday that it is now recommending masking in indoor settings due to increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area. "With evidence of increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area, Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends masking in crowded indoor settings, particularly for those at
by Linda Hemmila
Chevron announced Friday it will relocate its headquarters from San Ramon, where it has been based for the last twenty-three years, to Houston, Texas, as part of a planned migration of its corporate team out of California. The statement said that the company's headquarters, along with Chairman
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Over twenty neighborhoods across Richmond are making preparations to host a block party event for National Night Out next Tuesday, August 6. Introduced in August 1984, National Night Out asked neighbors to turn on their porch lights and sit in front of their homes to raise awareness about community police
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The Richmond Public Library has partnered with California Revealed to digitize decades-old yearbooks, providing digital access to images of days gone by and priceless high school memories. Librarian Angela Cox, who coordinates the local history collection, said the library is excited to work with California Revealed to bring the
by Linda Hemmila