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Community   -   Mar 28, 2024 Richmond woman hopes to crochet her way to a Guinness World Record
Richmond woman hopes to crochet her way to a Guinness World Record

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

by Linda Hemmila
Mar 24, 2024 Neighborhood Maker's Faire enlivens San Pablo Avenue
Neighborhood Maker's Faire enlivens San Pablo Avenue

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

by Linda Hemmila
Mar 20, 2024 City "still has concerns" as pickleball opening looms
City "still has concerns" as pickleball opening looms

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

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Mar 14, 2024 Eight great events in Richmond this weekend: Maker's Faire, Opera on the Bay and more
Eight great events in Richmond this weekend: Maker's Faire, Opera on the Bay and more

• OPERA ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY At Rigger's Loft Wine Co. Saturday, March 16, 2024, 3:00 PM  6:00 PM An afternoon of wine, bites, music, and celebration to support Festival Opera! Tucked away on the shore of Point Richmond, Riggers Loft Wine Company offers stunning

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 07, 2024 DA declines to file assault charges against Baltic Kiss owner
DA declines to file assault charges against Baltic Kiss owner

Updated: March 7, 2024, 8:50 p.m. In a revision of information received this afternoon, Grandview has heard from the District Attorney's office that the case has been returned to RPD for further investigation. Carracci is currently being held at the Martinez Detention Facility on a $100,

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Mar 03, 2024 Masquers Playhouse presents a Chekhov classic remixed for modern times
Masquers Playhouse presents a Chekhov classic remixed for modern times

In this playful contemporary remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages the enduring battle between young and old, past and present, and the search for the true meaning of it all. Stupid F**king Bird invites you to ponder how art, love, and revolution fuel your own pursuit

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Feb 26, 2024 Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion
Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion

The sight of materials and workers at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion last week once again resulted in sparing on social media as residents continue to argue over what is in store for one of the city’s most historic buildings. According to Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s chief of staff, Shiva

by Linda Hemmila
Feb 22, 2024 High-speed chase nets stolen vehicle with the help of multiple agencies and a drone
High-speed chase nets stolen vehicle with the help of multiple agencies and a drone

San Pablo police officers say they arrested multiple suspects and recovered a stolen vehicle Wednesday night following a high-speed chase through a Richmond neighborhood. Officials say the vehicle came to an abrupt stop on McBryde Avenue after driving over a curb. The driver quickly surrendered while the other occupants fled

by Linda Hemmila
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