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Weekend in Photos

Linda Hemmila

Jul 9, 2023 — 2 min read

Following the foggy, cold 4th of July that is bay area tradition, this weekend's weather offered an undeniably inviting nearly 70 degrees in most parts of the city, prompting people to get out and enjoy the weekend. Virtually everywhere we went, people could be seen out and about doing errands, grabbing a bite, and even braving the perpetually chilly water down at Keller's beach.

Top Photo; Keller's Beach. First row; outdoor dining at the Up & Under, and the North and East's ever-popular Tacos Tucan; entrepreneurial spirit at Macdonald and 23rd St. Center; Dumpster Day on Appian Way; and live music at The Backyard. Bottom; grocery shopping at one of Richmond's many local supermercados and boats returning to Marina Bay, inner harbor.

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