Locally Richmond: Omni Movement

Omni Movement is a mixed martial arts and athletic training facility in Point Richmond. The center, which has been unofficially open since this summer, offers an open gym, and training in Thai kickboxing, dynamic stretch, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Olympic weightlifting and sports performance.

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Locally Richmond: Jered’s Pottery

Finished mugs sit on a work after being removed from the firing kiln. (Photo by Brittany Kirstin)

Jered’s Pottery works out of Richmond, CA designing fine dinnerware for the world’s top chefs and restaurants with what Nelson calls “California clay.” It’s a personal mix made with materials found in our own state’s backyard.

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Locally Richmond: Guillermina Asian Art and Antiques

The inventory in Guillermina LaFever’s self-named store is not all she owns. She constantly rotates pieces between the store, storage and her home. (Photo by Brittany Kirstin)

Guillermina Emy LaFever is the owner of Guillermina Asian Art and Antiques, an antique shop specializing in Japanese items, but with a growing collection of pieces from all over the world. She began the business in 1981, managing shops in throughout the Bay Area, before finding a home for the shop in Point Richmond 18 years ago.

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