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Crime in the City   -   Sep 30, 2024 Hilltop dealership cars, RPD vehicle damaged during weekend sideshow
Hilltop dealership cars, RPD vehicle damaged during weekend sideshow

Nine vehicles from auto dealerships and a Richmond Police Department vehicle were damaged during an early morning sideshow in the Hilltop neighborhood on Saturday, September 28. Police estimated people engaged in destructive behavior during the sideshow caused tens of thousands of dollars to at least nine vehicles from two different

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 29, 2024 Richmond celebrates Clean Air Day with bridge ride and asthma town hall
Richmond celebrates Clean Air Day with bridge ride and asthma town hall

Richmond residents came together to celebrate Clean Air Day with a scenic bike ride across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, followed by a community town hall on Sunday focused on addressing asthma in the city. The event, organized by Rich City Rides in partnership with Urban Tilth, Lifelong Medical Center, Contra

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 27, 2024 On the agenda: Green-Blue New Deal, Paratransit audit, arts corridor plan, and community survey insights
On the agenda: Green-Blue New Deal, Paratransit audit, arts corridor plan, and community survey insights

Richmond City Council’s October 1 agenda covers a wide range of topics, including the Richmond Green-Blue New Deal’s plan to create 1,000 clean-energy jobs, an audit addressing challenges in the city’s paratransit program, and more information about a $50,000 Arts Corridor Project. The council will

by Soren Hemmila
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
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