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Author Archives: David Mills
David Mills writes feature articles for Richmondside, as well as its weekly What's Up column of things to do and know in and around Richmond.
A longtime Bay Area journalist, David most recently worked for Healthline, an information resource on physical and mental health.
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9 things to do in Richmond this week
There’s lots to keep you entertained this week. Plus: Three things to know, including free bus passes for students.
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7 live music events happening in Richmond, Aug. 1-6
Check out these live music, entertainment and other events happening in the Richmond area.
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Richmond’s main library to close for 2 years for $30M renovation
The work, which will include seismic upgrades, new lighting, air systems and floors, is slated to be finished by fall 2027.
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11 things to do in Richmond this week
Attend a wellness fair, take your kid to a community barbecue, raise a glass at our Nosh Happy Hour.
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7 live music and entertainment events to check out in Richmond
Looking to get off the couch? On any given night, local venues offer a choice of live gigs, often with good food options thrown in.
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5 things to do in Richmond this week
Sign your teen up for fire academy, take a hike in Kennedy Grove, county supervisors discuss immigrants’ rights and law enforcement.
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A choir robe fundraiser led to a community theater that’s been staging plays for 70 years
Masquers Playhouse was founded in 1955 at Hillside Community Church in El Cerrito and moved to Point Richmond in 1960. It attracts theatrical talent from all over the Bay Area.
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5 things to do in Richmond this week
Plus: Two parks getting millions in makeovers, free WCCUSD meals, ‘Made in Richmond’ art show.
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6 things to do in Richmond this week
This week in Richmond: Catch a roller derby game, learn about the city’s EPA Superfund site and pet a snake at the library.
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9 things to do in Richmond this week
This week in Richmond: Celebrate Juneteenth, hop a ferry to a Giants game and enjoy Art in the Park.
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6 things to do this week in Richmond
Where to find a Trump protest in Richmond; The Plunge swimming pool is closed all summer; Father’s Day breakfast.
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9 things to do in Richmond this week
Things to do in Richmond include: Rosie the Riveter 25th anniversary event, Lucas Park cleanup, tool library survey.
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If a big disaster strikes and 911 can’t help, a neighbor could save your life
Richmond’s Community Emergency Response Team program trains residents how to respond in scenarios including fires, earthquakes or tsunamis.
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9 things to do in Richmond and nearby this week
In this week’s What’s Up column: WCCUSD budget hearing, Pride party, Parchester Village mural celebration.
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7 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights of this week’s What’s Up column: An update on the city’s fireworks problem, a community greenbelt cleanup, and an open water swim to commemorate Rosie the Riveter shipbuilders.
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12 things to do in Richmond this week and beyond
In this week’s What’s Up: Second Superfund site meeting, audio tour of Red Oak ship, rabbit rescue open house.
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New Hillcrest Baptist pastor hopes to grow congregation of 82-year-old church
The Rev. Curtis Flemming assumes post at El Sobrante church after passing of longtime leader.
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11 things to do in Richmond this week
Some highlights of this week’s What’s Up column include: Mother’s Day is Sunday, Chevron public meeting, take a ferry to Giants games this summer.
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Things to do in Richmond through September
Things to do in Richmond this summer include Point Richmond’s popular concert series, the city’s Pride Day celebration, outdoor family movie nights and summer art and activity camps.
