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Community
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
Community
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
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
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.
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