Since early 2023, local initiative Save the United Artists Theater has organized to block the demolition of the art deco venue; now, they await historic landmark status.
Over 300 families in Richmond received $100 food coupons during the holidays thanks to a partnership involving a local foundation and RichmondWORKS. | Richmond Standard Over 300 families in Richmond received $100 food coupons during the holidays thanks to a partnership involving a local foundation and RichmondWORKS. Richmond residents Maryn and Garry Hurlbut and the Hurlbut Benevolent Foundation (HBF) Board of Directors partnered with Bouakhay Phongboupha, program manager for RichmondWORKS, to make the distribution possible. “Bouakhay and her
As of Jan. 1, bikes are allowed on most of the escalators throughout BART, a new rule change that aims to make it easier for cyclists to board trains. Bikes will only remain banned from BART’s 10 narrow escalators located at the 19th Street Oakland, Antioch and Oakland Airport Connector stations, according to the transit agency. | The Richmond Standard As of Jan. 1, bikes are allowed on most of the escalators throughout BART, a new rule change that aims to make it easier for cyclists to board trains. Bikes will only remain banned from BART’s 10 narrow escalators located at the 19th Street Oakland, Antioch and Oakland Airport Connector stations, according to
Another discussion will be a Mayor’s Roundtable, featuring African American mayors from Northern, Central, and Southern California. Regional perspectives on African American participation in the California economy will be shared by these panelists as well as challenges and opportunities for businesses in their respective cities. Deborah Robertson, Mayor of Rialto, will be the roundtable’s moderator. | By California Black Media The California African American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) and California African American Action Fund (CAAAF) will hold their 2nd Annual State of California African American Economy Summit in L.A. on Jan. 24 and Jan 25. The Summit will be held at the Westin Los Angeles Airport located at 5400 W. Century
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