18 things to do and know in Richmond
Highlights: A Lunar New Year celebration, a documentary about former Richmond Mayor Nathaniel Bates, and breakfast with the new police chief.
The East Bay’s tastiest, most tantalizing SF Beer Week events
From multiple beer and cheese pairings, to speed dating, taste offs and wrestling, the 2026 Beer Week lineup has something for everyone.
Video of 2025 police shooting shows man rushed at officers after being tased
Body camera footage shows police officers pleading with Jose Mendez to surrender. He was fatally shot after coming at them with what looked like a knife.
Update: Coastal flood advisory extended; expect chillier weather by Friday
Richmond gets more than an inch of rain within 24 hours as Bay Area cities grapple with switch back to wintery weather.
Grand Opening Bakery debuts with Lunar New Year specialities, and a new Berkeley provisions shop is almost ready
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Can the East Bay Parks help save this cute endangered shorebird?
The California least tern, which look like ‘little angels hovering above the waves,’ have been on the endangered species list since 1970. A wildlife biologist and 8,000 volunteers have created nesting habitats in Oakland and Hayward.
With patties built on brisket, Tommy’s Burger Co. in Richmond pursues the perfect smash
Tommy Ryan’s burger spot was born from a desire to make the most out of all the meat moving through his Hercules barbecue joint.
Mom & Pop Art Shop, ‘beating heart’ of Point Richmond art scene, is closingÂ
Quirky shop selling art, jewelry and vintage gifts is shutting down in April after a decade, owners say, due to a 44% rent increase.
Celebration of life for Betty Reid Soskin set for March 1 in Oakland
The beloved national park ranger and civil rights pioneer died in December at her Richmond home. She will be honored at the Kaiser Center for the Arts.
Athletic Club sports bar throws in the towel; plus a Thai restaurant and a boba spot also shutter
It was a rough start to February for restaurants and bars around downtown Oakland, with Uptown’s Athletic Club, Old Town’s Attaros and Boba Binge in Chinatown all shuttering.
Teachers shed tears over WCCUSD board vote to merge Betty Reid and Pinole schools
The merger is part of a $42 million budget cut package approved by the school board early Thursday to avoid a state financial takeover.
11 things to do and know in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A day to remember Japanese American families interned during World War II; a Richmond Art Center show is on view at Macy’s in San Francisco.
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