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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
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Under mostly sunny skies, the 28th annual El Sobrante Stroll started off with a parade Sunday morning and featured 168 vendors, a car show, and several live bands along San Pablo Damn Road in El Sobrante. Billed as the "Best Dam Block Party in the East Bay," The
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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
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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
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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, and
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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
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Celebrations took place in several of Richmond's distinct neighborhoods as people gathered to share conversations, food, music, and games for this year's National Night Out. The chilly evening air on this first day of "Fogust" didn't dampen any spirits as people dawned
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Neighbors who live in Richmond's North and East neighborhood have formed a group with the goal of breathing new life into one of the area's historic spaces. Resident Alexander Martinez has spearheaded a project to bring back the Clinton Hill fountain, which he hopes will be
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Richmond has something for everyone, and this weekend is no exception! Richmond's rapidly burgeoning food scene makes us a favorite destination for foodies from all over the bay area. Several of our best restaurants are now drawing BIG weekend crowds, so plan ahead. If it's live
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The City of Richmond and Homeless Task Force are hosting a screening of “Community First! A Home for the Homeless, at the Richmond Auditorium Saturday, providing information about the program and how it could be used to mitigate Richmond's homeless problem. The screening is free and includes refreshments
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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
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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