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Community   -   Jul 15, 2023 Brickyard Cove neighborhood hosts evacuation drill
Brickyard Cove neighborhood hosts evacuation drill

Richmond's Brick Yard Cove neighborhood hosted a CERT drill Saturday morning, allowing residents to participate in an active drill. First responders and volunteers participating arrived at the Brick Yard Cove Community Center around 7 am for a safety meeting and briefing on the procedures and what to expect.

by Linda Hemmila
Jul 11, 2023 Richmond Soccer clubs seek council support for new sports fields
Richmond Soccer clubs seek council support for new sports fields

Richmond's three soccer clubs came together for a joint rally at city hall Tuesday evening just before the city council meeting, where the clubs sought support for a proposal for new soccer fields in Richmond. The rally, hosted by Samantha Torres and Richmond United Soccer Club, brought together

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Jul 09, 2023 Weekend in Photos
Weekend in Photos

Following the foggy, cold 4th of July that is bay area tradition, this weekend's weather offered an undeniably inviting nearly 70 degrees in most parts of the city, prompting people to get out and enjoy the weekend. Virtually everywhere we went, people could be seen out and about

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Jul 07, 2023 Point Richmond Police shooting victim identified
Point Richmond Police shooting victim identified

A man fatally shot by police in June at a Point Richmond home has been identified as 66-year-old Kevin McDonald, officers announced at a press conference Friday. Richmond police Officer Alexander Caine and Det. Robert Branch both fired after issuing verbal warnings to McDonald, who was armed with an AR-15

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Jul 04, 2023 Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!

Richmond put on a fabulous show Monday night down at the waterfront with the city-sponsored fireworks display, the perfect end to a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and good times. And on Tuesday evening, the sky lit up once again as locals put on their own (yes, illegal) neighborhood shows.

by Linda Hemmila
Jul 03, 2023 City says pub parklet has to go
City says pub parklet has to go

The owners of the Up & Under Pub say they have been told by the City of Richmond staff that, after much debate, their popular parklet has to go. "Despite our efforts to engage in constructive dialogue and find a mutually beneficial solution, the city has chosen to shut

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Jun 30, 2023 3rd(and 4th)of July Celebrations in Richmond and more!
3rd(and 4th)of July Celebrations in Richmond and more!

Richmond has its own style and way of doing things. For example, celebrating the 4th of July on the 3rd! Don't question it; it's just how we roll. Below is an array of celebrations to choose from, as well as our regular list of live music

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Jun 28, 2023 Update: Police discover explosive, guns at Pt. Richmond shooting scene
Update: Police discover explosive, guns at Pt. Richmond shooting scene

Updated on June 29, 2023, 4:00 pm Police were still actively searching a Pt. Richmond home Thursday afternoon where police fatally shot a suspect while serving a warrant in Point Richmond earlier this week. Detectives had so far uncovered an explosive device and several guns, according to police. Officers

by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
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