The Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office is opening this Saturday, Feb. 14, to host a special Valentine’s Day wedding event. Although the office is usually closed on weekends, staff members […] ...

By Kathy Chouteau Along a stretch of road in El Cerrito, a small pink structure beside a lemon tree is quietly building community—one handmade treasure at a time. Tucked near […] ...

General Manager Sabrina Landreth filed a legal claim alleging that Directors Colin Coffey and Dennis Waespi forced her out of […] ...

By Kathy Chouteau Ever since the Standard’s “Rich Dish” series launched last year, a dish has emerged as a popular community fave: El Sol Restaurant & Catering’s Beef & Potatoes. […] ...

Hercules High School senior Natalie Miyamoto recently stepped onto the big stage for the Bay Area All-Stars Girls Flag ...

Vallejo rapper LaRussell recently filmed music videos at Richmond, El Cerrito and De Anza high schools as part of his “I’m ...

A quick-thinking homeowner and home security technology helped El Cerrito Police arrest a burglary suspect on Feb. 9. Officers took 41-year-old Jason Lee Harris into custody after he was spotted […] ...

By Kathy Chouteau The storied career of one of America’s longest-serving public officials will take center stage at the ...

Pinole is moving away from reactive repairs and launching a new strategy that divides the city into five maintenance zones.

The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) announced the commencement schedule for the Class of 2026. The ceremonies kick off in late May and extend through mid-June, utilizing various […] ...

Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond is showing off its new performance stage in preparation for the upcoming Live on the ...

Richmond is bringing the community together for the 2026 Black History Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 28. The free event takes ...