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A Few of My Favorite Things: Flor Hermosa, a coffee oasis on Cutting

1 week ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau Every once in a while you discover something that immediately becomes your "favorite thing." For me, this happened last weekend when I visited a new outdoor coffee shop in Richmond, Flor Hermosa, located on lower Cutting Boulevard. Suffice to say, it's a "beautiful flower," just as its name suggests in Spanish. Flor Hermosa is nestled within the spectacularly lush environs of Golden Gate Palms, California's largest subtropical nursery.
Dalai Lama's 90th gives rise to 'Year of Compassion'

1 week ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau Tibetans and Tibet supporters worldwide will be celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90 th birthday on July 6, 2025. To honor the Dalai Lama and his lifelong message of compassion, the Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC) is launching a "Year of Compassion" initiative from July 6, 2025 to July 6, 2026 at the Tibetan Community Center in Richmond.
Juneteenth 'Silence Our Violence' Summit set for Richmond

1 week ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau The City of Richmond, Restorative Safety Health and Wellness Council (SHAWC) and Faith In Action East Bay are collaborating to host a free-admission "Juneteenth Silence Our Violence Leadership Summit" Friday, June 20 from 4-9 p.m. at CoBiz Richmond.
Here's where to celebrate Independence Day in West County this year

1 week ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau Independence Day is just around the bend, and right on cue, there are a number of festive celebrations for locals to enjoy the national holiday in West Contra Costa County. From Richmond to Pinole and beyond, here's a roundup of what's happening locally to celebrate our nation's birthday.
Bay Area Girls Club's free camp sessions kick off Monday

1 week ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau The Bay Area Girls Club is offering two free, weeklong camp sessions for elementary school girls centered on social emotional learning called " Take Care of You," with the first week running June 23-27 and the second July 28-Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Richmond. The camp is sponsored by the City of Richmond's Richmond Fund for Children and Youth. The nonprofit's camps accommodate girls ages 7-11, with participants able to sign up for a maximum of one session.
'The Best of El Cerrito' contest recognizes Richmond businesses

1 week ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau Voting is underway for " The Best of El Cerrito " contest hosted by the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce alongside the Best of City Contests team-and numerous Richmond businesses are in the mix. "The Best of El Cerrito Program celebrates businesses of all sizes that make our place special. This is done by encouraging you, the community, to nominate and vote for your favorites," stated the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce on its website.
RPD escorts late Officer Bradley Moody's daughter to graduation

1 week ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau Richmond Police Department ( RPD) officers recently escorted Emma Moody, the daughter of their fallen colleague, Officer Bradley Moody, to her recent high school graduation. "Brad, we wish you could have been here to witness this milestone and to see the wonderful young adult Emma has grown up to be. K27, your legacy continues to shine, and you will never be forgotten," stated the RPD in a reel posted on Facebook.
'Mega Meat Sale' comes to El Sobrante

2 weeks ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau Kenston Farms, a meat wholesaler, is hosting a "Mega Meat Sale" now through Sunday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot at the Moose Lodge in El Sobrante. The Mega Meat Sale is offering cash-strapped shoppers 40 percent discounts on steak, chicken, pork and seafood, with all of Kenston Farms' meat being raised/sourced in the U.S. and 100 percent all-natural USDA inspected, graded and stamped.
Contra Costa Fire's Copterâ€¯1 takes flight for wildfire season

2 weeks ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau Copter 1 is officially in service for the 2025 summer fire season. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District ( Contra Costa Fire ) is deploying its seasonal firefighting helicopter from Byron Wildfire Center for daylight, countywide wildfire response.
Svendsen's Bay Marine completes multi-million-dollar expansion, renovation

2 weeks ago | richmondstandard.com | Kathy Chouteau

By Kathy Chouteau Svendsen's Bay Marine of Point Richmond recently announced completion of a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation of its boatyard, almost doubling its facility to five acres and introducing state-of-the-art capabilities. A free admission "Grand Opening Celebration" will be held Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., during which attendees can take facility tours, see marine equipment demonstrations, check out vendor exhibits and enjoy refreshments.