Social Club Hopes to Be a Destination in Point Richmond
Tim Manhart, a Richmond local, has owned and operated Catahoula Coffee Company roasting lab and cafe on San Pablo Avenue in Richmond for 12 years. This past spring, he decided...
11 Sep
02 Sep
Being the Boss Drives Small Business Owners
Alex Gomez and many other locals chasing that entrepreneurial dream often have a moment of realization: They can use their passion to work for themselves....
24 Jul
‘It Smacks’: Loaded Chicken Finds a Following
On a busy day, the people behind Loaded Chicken serve up to 60 pounds of poultry to as many as 300 customers. The lines that used to form when they...
22 Jul
Kaleidoscope Opens Its Backyard to New Possibilities
During the grand opening for Kaleidoscope Coffee’s renovated backyard on July 6, owner Cassie Cushing sat at a picnic table, relishing in the shade from a giant acacia tree and...
15 Jul
Cannabis Businesses See Federal Legalization as the Key to Growth
By Ilana Sawyer | Photo via Fiona Ma's officeOperating a legal cannabis business in Richmond, while the federal government still considers it a crime, was a major theme of the...
08 Jul
PR for Pot in the Point: Andrea Burnett Public Relations
By Michael J. Fitzgerald | Photo By David MezaThe spacious and stylishly decorated Point Richmond office of Andrea Burnett is tucked in the back of the same building that holds...
01 Jun
Report Says Bias Responsible for POC Earning Less in Restaurant Industry
The majority of restaurant workers in California are people of color, yet most of the restaurant jobs that pay a livable wage in the Bay Area belong to white workers,...
24 May
‘Taste of Richmond’ Provides Warmth Through Food and Community
With rain soaked clouds outside, people stayed warm and dry inside Riggers Loft during the annual Taste of Richmond food and wine event. With all 750 tickets selling out...
01 May
A Neighborhood Market with Roots in India
Running the store is Harjinder Singh. His journey to becoming owner of the Point Richmond Market is one that took many years, crossed many miles and passed many obstacles. Through...
08 Mar
A Legacy of Tailoring with a Smile
When you walk into Herman Garduno’s tailoring shop, you can expect to be greeted with a smile and a warm hello. ...
08 Nov
Richmond’s Plastic Food Ware Ban Takes Effect Next Month
Beginning Dec. 15, straws and stirrers made from any kind of plastic will be prohibited from use or distribution by food, retail and lodging establishments in Richmond...
03 Nov
West County Mayors Collaborate at Economic Summit
At the West Contra Costa County Economic Summit, county leaders and local business people came together to brainstorm ways to boost revenue for cities and small businesses alike....
12 Oct
The Milo Foundation Gives a Home to All
The Milo Foundation, soon to be in its 25th year, has helped many people find their newest four-legged family member. ...
09 Sep
Gaia Opens Its Doors to Yogis of All Skills
The soft sounds of breathing filled the room as students practiced Hatha Yoga under dim lights on a Wednesday evening at Gaia Yoga in Point Richmond....
03 Sep
Hotel Mac Anchors Point Richmond’s History
Built over 100 years ago, the Hotel Mac has sustained and re-energized Point Richmond as one of the most prominent of the 330 structures officially recognized as the Point Richmond...
