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
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
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
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
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
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