On September 9, 2020, Richmond residents experienced an unforgettable and unsettling sight: the sky turned a deep, fiery orange. This phenomenon, which came to be known as "Orange Skies Day," was caused by smoke from the North Complex Fire and over 20 other wildfires burning more than 2
by Soren Hemmila
Rumors of La Lupita’s closure, it turns out, were greatly exaggerated. Richmond woke up to the first rain of the season, a steady, soaking, swampy drizzle that left streets slick and tree branches glistening under the gray morning sky. We woke up with one thing on our mind: a
by Soren Hemmila
For the first week of September, the Richmond police responded to numerous reports of vehicle thefts, assaults, and burglaries throughout the city. Officers also handled cases involving vandalism, domestic violence, and drug violations. Richmond crime incident map Monday, September 1, 2025 Vehicle theft: 2400 block of Nevin Avenue. A car
by Soren Hemmila
Across from the Nevin Post Office and a short walk from Kaiser Richmond, Marty’s Grill sits ready to serve the hungry with no-nonsense, old-school burgers and fries. Marty’s, with its vibrant primary colors and large parking lot mural, always caught our eye during our busy outings. However, for
by Soren Hemmila
On Labor Day, Richmond joined dozens of cities across the country where workers and community members rallied under the banner “Workers Over Billionaires.” In Richmond, the crowd gathered not for a barbecue but in front of the Frank Hagel Federal Building on Nevin Avenue, chanting and waving signs that read
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police officers had their hands full this past week, responding to everything from residential break-ins and vehicle thefts to a spectacular crime spree involving firearms, drugs, and enough charges to fill a legal encyclopedia. Here's a day-by-day look at the criminal creativity Richmond's finest encountered
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond’s Oiler community gathered Friday evening for a celebration to bid farewell to the entryway of Richmond High School, the familiar face of the campus that will soon be fenced off and demolished as part of a major reconstruction project. “It’s an opportunity for folks to come out,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond is looking for a tree to call its own, and the city wants residents to help make the choice. An online survey, approved by the City Council in June, asks the public to select Richmond’s first official native tree. The winner will be honored with a planting and
by Soren Hemmila