Posts Tagged ‘community’
Richmond cops use coffee to connect with the community
Richmond Police met with residents over coffee to improve community and law enforcement relationships.
Read MoreKaBOOM! and Target help Richmond build a park in a day
On Friday, March 17, staffers from KaBOOM! and Target gathered with members of the community to build a park for Richmond in one day. KaBOOM! is a nonprofit that provides new playgrounds and park equipment to cities that lack economic resources. The lot on Wendell and 24th Street had been empty for 15 years after…
Read MoreRichmond fire victims receiving help from the community
In the small enclave of Point Richmond, members of the community are providing support for restaurant owners Aky and Mohammad Abolghasem following a fire that destroyed their home two weeks ago. Many describe the Abolghasems as being some of the nicest people in town.
Read MoreWater taxi from Richmond to San Francisco launches today
Tideline Marine Group launched a new Richmond-to-San Francisco water taxi today. The commuter service will run Mondays through Fridays on three vessels that will transport passengers between Marina Bay and San Francisco’s Pier 1.5.
Read MoreCool Out basketball event held in response to recent shootings
The Richmond Police Department beat the Richmond Fire Department with a score of 51-41 on the basketball court at Sylvester Greenwood Academy last Sunday.
Read MoreAttendees learn traditional crafts, celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Skeletonfest
Scenes from Richmond Art Center’s Fall Family Day
Read MoreCounty conference gives parents tips to help students
More than two hundred parents attended the 11th annual Parents as Partners and Leaders Conference held at Lovonya DeJean Middle School last Saturday. The annual conference offers parents a range of guidance, information and advice.
Read MoreUrban Tilth launches new farm in North Richmond
When local nonprofit Urban Tilth broke ground at its new farm in North Richmond on Saturday, it signaled the beginning of something new—and a chance for the community to reconcile with its past, said executive director Doria Robinson.
Read MoreKaleidoscope Coffee fosters Richmond’s storytelling community
Point Richmond’s Kaleidoscope Coffee hosts weekly storytelling nights, open mic nights and musical performances.
Read More86-year-old barber has no plans to cut career short
Jerry Sandlin has been the owner of Grand Barber Shop for more than 30 years and is now seen as an iconic staple of the El Cerrito community.
Read MoreRichmond speed chess tournament commended for inclusivity
People young and old gathered at Hilltop Mall Saturday to celebrate National Chess Day as participants in a speed chess tournament organized by the West Coast Chess Alliance (WCCA).
Read MoreSecond annual Richmond Promise scholarship launches, offering funding for college-bound students
Last week marked the launch of the second annual Richmond Promise scholarship, a Chevron-supported program for college-bound Richmond high school students.
Read MoreRichmond lowriders commemorate loved ones lost to gun violence
On Sunday, lowriders from Richmond and beyond gathered on 23rd Street for a “Cruise for Peace” in the wake of recent gun violence.
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