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News   -   Sep 26, 2024 Bike riders flying again at Richmond’s Dirt World Bike Park
Bike riders flying again at Richmond’s Dirt World Bike Park

Richmond’s long-awaited BMX park, designed to become a community hub for cycling enthusiasts, remains unofficially open as the city works on final touches. While construction continues, eager riders have already taken down fences to use the park’s facilities, which include a BMX racetrack, dirt jumps, and a pump

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Sep 26, 2024 Claudia Jiménez highlights community work and future projects in re-election bid
Claudia Jiménez highlights community work and future projects in re-election bid

Richmond Vice Mayor Claudia Jiménez is seeking re-election, emphasizing her dedication to ongoing projects and her long-term vision for improving public safety, infrastructure, and economic opportunity in District 6, which she represents. Jiménez was first elected to the council in 2020 and is originally from Colombia, where she worked as

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Sep 24, 2024 On The Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop's El Sabor De Guadalajara
On The Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop's El Sabor De Guadalajara

The deliciousness wafted from El Sabor De Guadalajara’s bag of goodies on the ride home. The Richmond Burrito Trail was partaking in a Chile Relleno-centric visit to a little restaurant located in a cluster of businesses ringing the former Hilltop Mall.  On a quest of sorts, we ordered a

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Sep 23, 2024 Richmond police capture suspect following afternoon search in the North and East
Richmond police capture suspect following afternoon search in the North and East

Richmond Police took a wanted felon into custody Monday afternoon after conducting a yard-to-yard search in the North and East Neighborhood.   Police said an officer on routine patrol saw a wanted felon drive by him around 2 p.m. "I’m hiding from police": suspect tells local editor

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 21, 2024 Richmond launches mobile food vendor program to support local businesses
Richmond launches mobile food vendor program to support local businesses

The City of Richmond, in partnership with the Richmond Farmers Market, unveiled its new Mobile Vendor Program on Saturday, Macdonald Avenue near the Richmond Bart Station. The initiative aims to help local street vendors grow their businesses while complying with health regulations and promoting the possibility of expanding into brick-and-mortar

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 20, 2024 On the agenda: BBQ permit battle, Chevron funds, political reform, street renaming
On the agenda: BBQ permit battle, Chevron funds, political reform, street renaming

The Richmond City Council will discuss renaming Spring Street, hear an appeal on a BBQ smoker permit for Up & Under Pub & Grill, and explore how to allocate $550 million from a Chevron settlement for a fossil fuel-independent economy. The council will also debate limits on political influence.

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Sep 17, 2024 Richmond Burrito Trail: Point Richmond’s Maya Taqueria
Richmond Burrito Trail: Point Richmond’s Maya Taqueria

Decisions decisions. We were in Point Richmond trying to choose between a Free Time Travel Consultation and a burrito. OK, it wasn’t a hard decision. We ordered a Chicken Burrito from Maya Taqueria on Railroad Avenue. Maya is a small restaurant with counter service and tables and chairs in

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Sep 15, 2024 Richmond, San Pablo host Latin American Independence Day Parade on 23rd Street
Richmond, San Pablo host Latin American Independence Day Parade on 23rd Street

The cities of Richmond and San Pablo joined together on Saturday to host their first-ever Latin American Independence Day Parade, a vibrant celebration of culture and community. Dubbed the "Fiestas Patrias," the event served as a replacement for this year's Cinco de Mayo parade, which was

by Soren Hemmila
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