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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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