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News   -   Mar 25, 2025 Richmond residents push back against street sweeping enforcement expansion
Richmond residents push back against street sweeping enforcement expansion

Some Richmond residents are opposing the city's decision to expand street sweeping enforcement to additional neighborhoods, citing concerns over lack of necessity, parking constraints, and financial burdens. The policy, which critics say will affect approximately 41,000 residents, has drawn criticism from community members who argue that no

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Mar 25, 2025 On the Richmond Pizza Trail: Mr. Pizza Man
Mr. Pizza Man

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. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start with the North & East favorites Richmond Pizza House and Point

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Mar 24, 2025 High hopes: Richmond receives $600,000 grant to support cannabis equity program
High hopes: Richmond receives $600,000 grant to support cannabis equity program

The City of Richmond has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to advance its Cannabis Equity Program. The funding, part of an $18.4 million statewide effort, aims to reduce barriers for individuals disproportionately affected by past cannabis

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Mar 22, 2025 Richmond hosts first public Nowruz celebration at Marina Bay Park
Richmond hosts first public Nowruz celebration at Marina Bay Park

The City of Richmond hosted its first public Nowruz celebration on Saturday, March 22, at Marina Bay Park, bringing together community members, local leaders, and performers to mark the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. The event, initiated by District 4 Councilmember Soheila Bana, highlighted the contributions of

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Mar 21, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond eyes early pension payoff using Chevron settlement funds
On the agenda: Richmond eyes early pension payoff using Chevron settlement funds

The Richmond City Council will meet on March 25 to discuss major financial decisions, including a proposal to use Chevron settlement funds for early pension debt payments, as well as updates on school district challenges, economic development initiatives, and police military equipment reports. Richmond weighs early pension debt payment using

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 20, 2025 Public banking in Richmond? City leaders call for alternatives as it sues big banks
Public banking in Richmond?  City leaders call for alternatives as it sues big banks

As Richmond pursues legal action against JPMorgan Chase and the Royal Bank of Canada over allegedly predatory financial deals, city officials appear to be doubling down on their support for Public Bank East Bay, a locally controlled financial institution they say will empower communities and prevent future exploitation. The lawsuit,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 18, 2025 Richmond sues JPMorgan, Royal Bank of Canada over swap deals
Richmond sues JPMorgan, Royal Bank of Canada over swap deals

The City of Richmond has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Canada, and its former financial advisors, alleging that they engaged in illegal derivative contracts that cost the city tens of millions of dollars. The suit, filed on March 17, targets the Public Resources Advisory Group

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Mar 18, 2025 On the Richmond Pizza Trail: The Point’s Raymond's Pizzeria
Raymond's Pizzeria

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. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House, where

by Soren Hemmila
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