The Richmond Standard
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Richmond’s Growing Bay Trail Boasts Bountiful Beauty
The Standard recently enjoyed a sunny-day stroll through Richmond’s Barbara and Jay Vincent Park and an exquisite section of the…
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Richmond Chamber Celebrates 100th Installation of Board of Directors
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone with the 100th installation of its board…
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Chief French to Cohost RCF Connect Fundraiser Gala Benefiting Black Women, and Girls
RCF Connects (formerly Richmond Community Foundation) will host a fundraiser gala on March 1 that will serve to support the…
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Musical Chronicling Life of Betty Reid Soskin Set for Bay Area Debut
Betty Reid Soskin’s storied 102 years includes time spent as a WWII defense worker, activist, business owner, songwriter, National Park…
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Upcoming WCC Education Fair to be Held at Pinole Valley High
The West Contra Costa Education Fair is back, and this year promises to be a celebration of education, community, and…
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Grocery Store Coming Soon to Vacant North Richmond Property
A long-running vision by community leaders to install a grocery store in North Richmond appears on its way to reality.…
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Capt. Jane Andreotti Appointed Interim Director of Animal Services
Capt. Jane Andreotti was appointed as Contra Costa County’s interim Animal Services director during a special meeting of the County…
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Bikes Now Allowed on BART Escalators
As of Jan. 1, bikes are allowed on most of the escalators throughout BART, a new rule change that aims…
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Charles Gerard Sails into Richmond as New Port Director
The City of Richmond has welcomed its new Port Director Charles Gerard, whose first day on the job was Mon.,…
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Contra Costa College Student Earns Spot in NASA Simulation
“NCAS inspires community college students to advance in STEM fields, and it also opens doors for future careers at NASA,”…
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GoFundMe Launched After Domestic Violence Slaying of Richmond Mom
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the 7-year-old son of a Richmond woman who was fatally shot at her…
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Free Hazardous Waste, Mattress Drop-Off Event Coming to Richmond
Residents of West Contra Costa County are encouraged to take advantage of a free one-day household hazardous waste and mattress…
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Richmond Summit Aims to Keep City’s Seniors Safe
A summit taking place at Richmond Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday aims to help keep local seniors safe from fires, cyber-crimes,…
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Change Coming to Bi-Monthly Food Distribution at Richmond Civic Center
The local food bank’s bi-monthly distributions at Richmond Civic Center will transition from drive-up to walk-up services starting on Oct.…
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Councilmember Seeks Plan for Former Pullman Porters’ Hotel Damaged in Fire
Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson is planning to hold a community meeting in the next few weeks to discuss possible…
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to Induct Pitchers Mike Norris, Vida Blue
Mike Norris and the late Vida Blue, baseball legends who are also both known for supporting youth athletes in the…
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Richmond Admirals Capture Titles at ‘Ultimate’ World Series in Reno
Two Richmond teams are celebrating great wins in the “Ultimate” World Series end-of-season tournament in Reno, Nevada that finished on…
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Richmond Hosting No-Cost Home Solar Program Workshop
The Richmond City Manager’s Office Economic Development Department in partnership with GRID Alternatives will host their annual workshop regarding the…
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Over/Underpasses Proposed for Parchester Village and Point Richmond
Richmond City Councilmember Cesar Zepeda has identified possible federal funding for the construction of either overpasses or underpasses needed near…
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Sculpture Planned for John F. Kennedy Park in Richmond
The Richmond Arts and Culture Commission (RACC) and the Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC), is recommending the City Council approve…
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UniverSoul Circus Opens in Richmond
Described by show organizers as a highly interactive combination of circus arts and theatre that spans musical genres, UniverSoul Circus…
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LPS-Richmond Seniors Network with Adult Professionals at Inaugural Event
Leadership Public Schools in Richmond (LPS-Richmond) recently took a new step to prepare its students for adult life by holding…
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Police Seek Public’s Help in Solving Murder of Richmond Woman
The Richmond Police Department is assisting the Vallejo Police Department in trying to find anyone with information on the murder…
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