Richmond has something for everyone, and this week is no exception! Kicking off the season with ten fun events sure to get you in the spirit, including two fabulous holiday tree lighting events, a craft fair, and Pt. Richmond's own special tradition: the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shoot!
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Richmond Promise and Western Governors University have entered an agreement that will allow Richmond Promise Scholars to apply for a scholarship that, along with other funding, would allow a student to pursue a college degree at little to no cost.
“Expanding access to college will always be one of the
Months of work by the West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council and Contra Costa County Fire Protective Services came to fruition last week as crews began to remove hazardous brush and clear fire paths as part of wildfire prevention efforts in the May Valley neighborhood.
WCCFSC, along with the Wildfire
A meeting hosted by the Pullman Neighborhood Council and District 3 Councilmember Doria Robinson was held last week to explore the future of Richmond's historic International Hotel, which was destroyed along with two adjacent homes in a fire last April.
The small 20-room hotel, located at 396 Ethel
Richmond Police Department launched its new in-depth Cultural Competency training Wednesday by hosting an inaugural session that included members of the police department, city council, and the parents of Pedie Perez, who was killed by a Richmond Police officer.
The goal of the Cultural Competency training is to ensure that
Updated at 8:03 Pm Novemeber 15, 2023
Update: Richmond Police Department reports that Empress Watson has been located and is safe.
The Richmond Police Department is asking for your assistance in locating Empress Watson, who was last seen in Richmond on November 12.
According to RPD, this is the
The Richmond Veterans Resource Program hosted a Veterans Day Fair on Friday, inviting the community to participate in honoring all veterans with a flag ceremony and presentation of colors.
The fair was free and also offered lunch and treats, along with kids' activities, a chess tournament, and an array
There's so much to do this weekend in Richmond we had to start the calendar a day early!
■ Artwork of Eric Carlstrom at the Linda Drake Gallery
The art of Eric Carlstrom is up at the Linda Drake gallery, located within El Sol, 101 Park Place, Point Richmond.
