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Halloween comes early for Richmonders, dogs at Point Isabel

By Seigo Kan | October 30, 2019

Richmond’s “Barktoberfest” last weekend at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline offered the area’s canine population the same chance to celebrate.

Barktoberfest’s October 26 costume parade was accompanied by competitions for categories such as the best small, medium, and large dog costumes. This year, about 50 dogs trod along the waterfront and showed off their attire with their tails wagging cheerfully. Some dressed in rainbow costumes while other dogs and owners wore matching superhero attire.

Richmond’s Japanese sister city celebrates Obi Festival

By Seigo Kan | October 28, 2019 |

Since Richmond established its sister city relationship with Shimada, Japan, local people have taken initiative to take the cities’ cooperation even further.

Stunning sculptures light up Richmond’s waterfront

By Seigo Kan | October 8, 2019 |

Richmond’s waterfront celebrated a new symbol lighting up its night sky. The “Changing Tide” started giving off multi-colored streaks of light on the night of October 5.

Richmond Tool Library to celebrate one year this Sunday

By Abené Clayton | October 14, 2017 |

The Richmond Tool Library, which helps community members complete home improvement and gardening projects, is celebrating one year this Sunday.

Richmond Tool Library will celebrate its one-year anniversary at an event Sunday at noon. The event will also celebrate the successful crowdfunding effort to replace tools that were stolen last month.

Scenes from Mayor’s second annual golf tournament

By Julia Vassey | October 21, 2016

Sports agent Wynn Silberman, center, with San Jose Earthquakes defender Jordan Barrington Stewart, second from right, and invited guests at the Second Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament. The charity event, held at the Richmond Country Club on Monday, raised $35,000 to support local youth sports teams. Photo by Julia Vassey

Scenes from Mayor’s second annual golf tournament.

How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the East Bay

By Abby Baird | March 11, 2011

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until March 17, but the festivities start this weekend. Find the best way to unleash your inner Irish on Oakland North’s activities listings.

This weekend in Richmond

By Christina Lopez | January 21, 2011 |

Each weekend, Richmond Confidential will highlight activities and events happening in Richmond or the surrounding areas. Below is a list of activities for the weekend of January 21-23. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!