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Soren Hemmila

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News   -   Mar 13, 2025 City seeks stricter tobacco retail regulations after issuing 50 cease-and-desist notices
City seeks stricter tobacco retail regulations after issuing 50 cease-and-desist notices

Richmond city officials are considering changes to the city’s tobacco retail regulations to crack down on unlicensed sellers and prevent youth access to tobacco products. Representatives from Good City, a consulting firm hired by Richmond, outlined proposed policy updates, including capping the number of licensed tobacco retailers, strengthening zoning

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 12, 2025 Richmond allocates $500K to address flooding in Parchester Village
Richmond allocates $500K to address flooding in Parchester Village

Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria said the flooding problem in Parchester has existed for 50 years, which suggests there is no simple solution.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 11, 2025 Richmond to resume street sweeping enforcement in April
Richmond to resume street sweeping enforcement in April

Many Richmond residents found a small leaflet warning of a parking violation on their cars this morning as the Richmond Police Department prepares to resume street sweeping enforcement next month. Police said residents may have received a warning notice or have seen the department’s Parking Enforcement Team issuing warnings.

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Mar 11, 2025 On the Richmond Pizza Trail: San Pablo Avenue’s Richmond Pizza House
Richmond Pizza House

Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. To start our pizza quest, we ate at the highly rated neighborhood favorite: Richmond Pizza House. The San Pablo Avenue pizzeria opened

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 10, 2025 Richmond Port installs barriers at General Warehouse to prevent sideshows
General Warehouse

The Port of Richmond is stepping up efforts to curb reckless driving by installing barriers, fencing, and other traffic calming measures at key locations, including the General Warehouse. Port officials are working with operators to address ongoing issues such as speeding, sideshows, and illegal dumping, which have plagued the area.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 08, 2025 State expands testing near Miraflores Senior Apartments amid contamination concerns
State expands testing near Miraflores Senior Apartments amid contamination concerns

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is expanding environmental testing near the Miraflores Senior Apartments after discovering soil vapor and groundwater contamination linked to an industrial solvent. A public meeting held on March 5 at King Elementary School updated residents on ongoing investigations into soil and groundwater pollution.

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 08, 2025 On the agenda: major investments in infrastructure, sanctuary city protections, new meeting start time
On the agenda: major investments in infrastructure,  sanctuary city protections, new meeting start time

At its March 11 meeting, the Richmond City Council will discuss several projects, including the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project, sanctuary city protections, and the allocation of nearly $7 million in unspent funds. The council will accept $1.03 million in grant funding for upgrades along McBryde Avenue, award a $560,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 06, 2025 Richmond Police disable online reporting portal to uphold sanctuary policy
Richmond police

The Richmond Police Department has shut down its online reporting portal and automated traffic collision report system, citing the need to comply with the city’s sanctuary policy. Police Chief Bisa French announced the move at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. It affects two key functions: the system

by Soren Hemmila
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