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Aug 11, 2023 Pt. Richmond Music, Banned Book Readings, and maybe a meteor shower; it's all in the Calendar
Pt. Richmond Music, Banned Book Readings, and maybe a meteor shower; it's all in the Calendar

This weekend is packed with things to do around Richmond, starting off on Friday night with Point Richmond Summer Music Festival. Two bands, shops, and restaurants will be open, and we heard something about "the best Margaritas in the East Bay," so don't miss out!  Stop

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Aug 08, 2023 Masquer's new production offers lessons in language and love
Masquer's new production offers lessons in language and love

, Looking for a quirky love story that also promises obscure language lessons? Masquers Playhouse's new production of "The Language Archive" offers theatergoers both and so much more. "The Language Archive" is a story about communication, the preservation of lost and soon-to-be-extinct languages, and the

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Aug 05, 2023 Richmond Spa closed due to possible connection to Legionnaires deaths
Richmond Spa closed due to possible connection to Legionnaires deaths

Investigators from Contra Costa Health are looking into two recent deaths associated with Legionnaires’ Disease potentially linked to Zen Day Spa in Richmond. The deaths were reported on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Both patients had reportedly visited the spa just days prior to the onset of their illnesses, according

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Aug 04, 2023 Unexpected explosions rattle Richmond's nerves
Unexpected explosions rattle Richmond's nerves

Updated August 5, 2023 The sudden sound of reverberating explosions was heard echoing through Richmond neighborhoods Friday evening as chemicals found at a home in San Pablo earlier in the week were detonated at the Hazardous Waste Facility without advance warning to neighbors in the surrounding areas. The chemicals were

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Aug 01, 2023 Richmond Neighbors Gather for National Night Out
Richmond Neighbors Gather for National Night Out

Celebrations took place in several of Richmond's distinct neighborhoods as people gathered to share conversations, food, music, and games for this year's National Night Out. The chilly evening air on this first day of "Fogust" didn't dampen any spirits as people dawned

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Aug 01, 2023 North and East Neighborhood hopes to restore historic centerpiece
North and East Neighborhood hopes to restore historic centerpiece

Neighbors who live in Richmond's North and East neighborhood have formed a group with the goal of breathing new life into one of the area's historic spaces. Resident Alexander Martinez has spearheaded a project to bring back the Clinton Hill fountain, which he hopes will be

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Jul 29, 2023 Plenty to do this weekend in Richmond, check it out in the Calendar
Plenty to do this weekend in Richmond, check it out in the Calendar

Richmond has something for everyone, and this weekend is no exception! Richmond's rapidly burgeoning food scene makes us a favorite destination for foodies from all over the bay area. Several of our best restaurants are now drawing BIG weekend crowds, so plan ahead. If it's live

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Jul 28, 2023 Richmond hosts "Community First! A Home for the Homeless" documentary
Richmond hosts "Community First! A Home for the Homeless" documentary

The City of Richmond and Homeless Task Force are hosting a screening of “Community First! A Home for the Homeless, at the Richmond Auditorium, Saturday, providing information about the program and how it could be used to mitigate Richmond's homeless problem. The screening is free and includes refreshments

by Linda Hemmila
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