Weekends in Richmond can be busy, and this one is no exception. Saturday offered many events, starting early with the Ring of Fire eclipse watch party hosted by the Main Library. Fog and low clouds did their best to eliminate any chance of viewing the eclipse, but the people who

■ 24th Street Block Party! Friday, OCTOBER 6, 5:30 PM - 8 PM 24TH STREET BETWEEN LINCOLN & ESMOND, JOIN US TO MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS & DISCUSS COMMUNITY CONCERNS. There will be snacks, games, and a raffle. The street will be blocked off, with access to parking for residents only. ■ First

Muralist Victor Arnautoff is responsible for some of the most remarkable artwork in the Bay Area. His historic murals have graced the walls of buildings worldwide and locally; his painting “Richmond—Industrial City” has recently undergone a lengthy restoration process and is ready to be unveiled. Arnautoff was born in

Under mostly sunny skies, the 28th annual El Sobrante Stroll started with a parade Sunday morning and featured 168 vendors, a car show, and several live bands throughout the day along San Pablo Dam Road in El Sobrante. Billed as the "Best Dam Block Party in the East Bay,

Ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Latina Center, Councilmember Soheila Bana, and the City of Richmond are partnering to host a benefit concert to raise public awareness about gender violence in the community. ¡Ya Basta! y Sin Miedo / Enough is Enough! is a free benefit concert that will be

Bay Area acoustic duo Breedloves are excited to be playing in front of a hometown crowd at the annual North and East Neighborhood Picnic on Saturday, September 9. The picnic, which is typically held in Burg Park at the corner of 30th and Clinton Avenue, has expanded this year to

Another weekend of sunny skies brought Richmonders out to play, and there were plenty of events to choose from. A quick trek around the city showed several well-attended events such as Soulful Softball in Nicholl Park, East Brother Beer 6th Annual car show, Sunday soccer practice at MLK Park,

West Contra Costa School District is asking for community input for the modernization project at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School. According to a newsletter sent to WCCUSD families and community members, interested parties are urged to complete a survey and answer questions to help facilitate the project