It's almost official: On April 1, Richmond's own Daisy Ptak, who crocheted a massive 870-foot scarf, hopes to become a Guinness World Record holder when her scarf is measured and the record is certified. Currently, the longest crochet scarf created by an individual is 834 ft

Neighbors concerned about the future of the Adams Middle School property joined the West Contra Costa Unified School District 7-11 Committee for a site tour Tuesday evening. The school, which has been empty since 2009, is one of four unused properties the committee will evaluate for the district. Over the

The Urban Forestry Advisory Committee, which is tasked with “aggressively expanding the City of Richmond’s tree canopy,” will share its concerns and recommendations with the council during the March 26 meeting. The committee has three recommendations to communicate at the meeting, starting with a hazard tree mitigation budget and

Under partly cloudy conditions, the Neighborhood Maker's Faire came to the North and East on Sunday, bringing a dazzling array of arts and culinary delights. Boasting 30 local artisans and hosted by the Factory Bar, the event at the corner of Clinton and San Pablo avenues filled the

Richmond residents, dressed as Rosie the Riveters, protested the opening of the Craneway Pavilion pickleball facility at today’s opening day event. Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon representing women who took on factory and shipyard jobs during World War II. Pickleball is a sport involving two or four

City Attorney David Aleshire speaking at the city council meeting Tuesday, said the city still has concerns about a pickleball sports-themed bar that has been installed at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion, which plans to open its doors on Saturday amid calls for protest. Aleshire confirms there have been modifications to

If everything goes to plan, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the folks in charge of the Bay Area's eight state-owned bridges, will open a dedicated lane for Richmond Bridge drivers to break down or chat after a fender bender. Bike East Bay Advocacy Manager Dani Lanis said MTC'

Soccer fields, farmer’s market, more money for SOS, a public land disposition policy, plus two council members battle nepotism on the March 19 Richmond City Council agenda. A draft Soccer Field and Park Amenities Assessment presentation is back on the agenda. The item was continued from the last meeting.