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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
Crime in the City   -   Sep 15, 2024 Police arrest suspect after gun fired during a child custody exchange
Police arrest suspect after gun fired during a child custody exchange

A man is facing attempted murder, child abuse, and domestic violence charges after reportedly firing a stolen firearm during a child custody exchange in the 3500 block of Nevin Avenue on Saturday night. Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Donald Patchin said officers responded to reports of a shooting

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Sep 14, 2024 Melvin Willis spotlights homelessness, human trafficking, and youth initiatives in Richmond Council reelection
Melvin Willis spotlights homelessness, human trafficking, and youth initiatives in Richmond Council reelection

As Richmond City Councilmember Melvin Willis seeks reelection, he is doubling down on efforts to address pressing issues such as homelessness and human trafficking and expanding youth programs. Willis, representing District 1 in Richmond, has focused his platform on building community-centered solutions. A longtime resident of Richmond, Willis, has been

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 12, 2024 Resigning investigator criticizes police commission’s ability to review complaints against officers
Resigning investigator criticizes police commission’s ability to review complaints against officers

Threet said he no longer believes the commission can be relied upon to reach a valid finding on allegations of officer misconduct based on an objective, unbiased view of the evidence.

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Sep 10, 2024 Richmond Burrito Trail: Discovering Chiapas cuisine at Las Cabañas Food Truck on 23rd Street
Richmond Burrito Trail: Discovering Chiapas cuisine at Las Cabañas Food Truck on 23rd Street

We went searching for the authentic flavors of Chiapas, Mexico and found it in a gas station parking lot on 23rd Street in the form of a delicious shrimp burrito at Las Cabañas Food Truck. Las Cabañas Mexican Grill and Taqueria is a popular Berkeley restaurant and food truck that

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Sep 09, 2024 RPD issues reckless driving citations, impounds cars during weekend sideshow
RPD issues reckless driving citations, impounds cars during weekend sideshow

Richmond police cracked down on a large sideshow early Sunday morning, dispersing crowds and issuing citations as part of a growing effort to tackle reckless driving events in the Bay Area. Richmond Police responded to calls reporting a sideshow at West Cutting and Canal Boulevards and encountered numerous vehicles driving

by Soren Hemmila
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