Richmond City Council candidate Shawn Dunning, who previously ran for mayor in 2022, has spent over two decades in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. He says his campaign is driven by a deep love for Richmond and a desire to foster more inclusive and collaborative decision-making. “The solutions to the most
by Soren Hemmila
“I am so proud that you are getting indoors,” Daniel Barth said, peering into a makeshift tent along the BART tracks behind the Target shopping center this morning. Barth, Executive Director of Safe Organized Spaces Richmond, is one of several organizations providing services as city workers began clearing out "
by Soren Hemmila
La Guerita Taqueria opened a few weeks ago in Richmond's Hilltop neighborhood, generating excitement amongst those who are always on the hunt for new eats. Though off the well-beaten taco truck path for some, La Guerita is worth checking out. To get there, head to the mall, but
by Soren Hemmila
Of the seven council hopefuls seeking one of three seats on the dias, District 5 resident Ahmad Anderson was the only Richmond City Council candidate to earn an endorsement from the West County Democratic Club endorsement. Anderson, a resident of the Laurel Park neighborhood, received 92 of the 117 votes
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Police were alerted to an allegation of paper snatching after a canvasser for a local candidate said a resident grabbed paperwork from them and didn't return it. The incident happened last Saturday when Claudia Citroen, a vocal critic of the local political organization, the Richmond Progressive Alliance,
by Soren Hemmila
Don’t believe everything you see on social media. We were out for a walk on a recent evening and passed by Tacos El Panzon at 23rd Street and Garvin, whose lot was packed with people in line and some eating at picnic tables. This food trailer is at the
by Soren Hemmila
District 1 Richmond City Council candidate and frequent meeting commentator Mark Wassberg says his rights were violated when he was removed from a special meeting last week. During the public comment period, Wassberg criticized the city council, referring to them as a bunch of idiots. When Wassberg mentioned he was
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has received a State of California Homekey grant to purchase and rehabilitate the Motel 6 on 24th Street into 48 supportive housing units for unsheltered individuals. Homekey, a statewide initiative, aims to provide and rapidly increase housing availability for individuals facing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Richmond
by Soren Hemmila