Linda Hemmila

Richmond and San Pablo's one and only Cinco de Mayo Festival is returning this weekend, following a three-year break, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. To prepare for the event, Richmond Police and city workers began the task of closing 23rd Street just before 3 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Lots of great events coming up in Richmond, so check it out: Cinco de Mayo, Motown Mother's Day, summer programs, and more! Cinco de Mayo Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at the annual festival in Richmond! Join us on May 7, 2023, from 10:00 AM to

The historic International Hotel, where the Pullman Brotherhood of Black Sleeping Car Porters Union members would stay during Richmond's early years, was reduced to burnt framework and ash early Monday morning after a fire sped through it, destroying the 108-year-old historic building. Now red-tagged, along with neighboring structures,

North and East neighbors joined with the community group Faith in Action for a peace walk Friday night to address growing frustration with human trafficking in their neighborhood. The group met at Wendell Park before heading out for a walk through the neighborhood with signs in hand, chanting, "Whose

This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, a day set aside each year to raise awareness about the environment and sustainability. For students, Earth Day is also an opportunity to learn how to create change. Dr. Elizabeth Coscia teaches environmental and biological science at Salesian High School, where

Neighbors who live just east of 23rd Street say they are fed up with the human trafficking that has moved into their neighborhood. This Friday, they plan to join members of the community organization Faith in Action for a peace walk through the area, something they hope will bring attention

Week of April 16th Check out local Earth Day events, music, Pickle Ball, and more! Recreation Now Hiring Hey job seekers! The City of Richmond Recreation Division is excited to announce that we're hiring seasonal recreation positions, including Recreation Program Aide, Recreation Program Leader, and Lifeguard. If you&

Students and members of West County Alcohol, Marijuana & Prescription Drug Coalition met with councilmember Soheila Bana last week with the goal of creating a Social Host Ordinance to reduce underage drinking and drug use in Richmond. A Social Host Ordinance (SHO) is a local law that holds adults responsible