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West Coast Chess Alliance and the City of Richmond Community Services-Recreation hosted Family Chess Day in Nicholl Park on Saturday. The event was free, and the concentration intense as players strategized and plotted their moves carefully under a bright blue sky. The day included a blitz event and beginner chess
Richmond's popular Thrive Thursday announced it is expanding its program and partnering with Richmond Soccer's "Girl Power" in an increased effort to support girls' soccer. Timed to coincide with the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup, The partnership was announced
Community
Neighbors who live in the area around Wendell Park are hosting two events this week that they hope will curb some of the crime and blight that continues to be a problem in their area. Those who live in the area have voiced concerns about human trafficking, safety, and the
The 4th annual Taste of Richmond offered a sampling of Richmond's top restaurants, caterers, craft beer, and wine producers and came with plenty of smooth music to get you moving on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Eventgoers had difficult choices to make with fare from Baltic Kiss, Sailing Goat
Community
Richmond's Brick Yard Cove neighborhood hosted a CERT drill Saturday morning, allowing residents to participate in an active drill. First responders and volunteers participating arrived at the Brick Yard Cove Community Center around 7 am for a safety meeting and briefing on the procedures and what to expect.
Richmond's three soccer clubs came together for a joint rally at city hall Tuesday evening just before the city council meeting, where the clubs sought support for a proposal for new soccer fields in Richmond. The rally, hosted by Samantha Torres and Richmond United Soccer Club, brought together
Community
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
News
A man fatally shot by police in June at a Point Richmond home has been identified as 66-year-old Kevin McDonald, officers announced at a press conference Friday. Richmond police Officer Alexander Caine and Det. Robert Branch both fired after issuing verbal warnings to McDonald, who was armed with an AR-15
News
Richmond put on a fabulous show Monday night down at the waterfront with the city-sponsored fireworks display, the perfect end to a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and good times. And on Tuesday evening, the sky lit up once again as locals put on their own (yes, illegal) neighborhood shows.
The owners of the Up & Under Pub say they have been told by the City of Richmond staff that, after much debate, their popular parklet has to go. "Despite our efforts to engage in constructive dialogue and find a mutually beneficial solution, the city has chosen to shut
Entertainment
Richmond has its own style and way of doing things. For example, celebrating the 4th of July on the 3rd! Don't question it; it's just how we roll. Below is an array of celebrations to choose from, as well as our regular list of live music
News
Updated on June 29, 2023, 4:00 pm Police were still actively searching a Pt. Richmond home Thursday afternoon where police fatally shot a suspect while serving a warrant in Point Richmond earlier this week. Detectives had so far uncovered an explosive device and several guns, according to police. Officers