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Crime in the City   -   Aug 08, 2024 Richmond man held in Lincoln Avenue homicide
Richmond man held in Lincoln Avenue homicide

Richmond police arrested a 44-year-old Richmond man suspected of murder early Wednesday morning. Lt. Donald Patchin said Richmond Police dispatch received calls of shots fired inside a home in the 1300 block of Lincoln Ave. on August 7 at 1:18 a.m. “Officers responded and located a male victim

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Aug 06, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos Las Palmas
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos Las Palmas

We’ve crossed the 800-gram line with Tacos Las Palmas’s Super Al Pastor Burrito, the largest burrito we’ve eaten on the Richmond Burrito Trail. Tacos Las Palmas is a food truck in the Richmond Food Center parking lot at 2230 Cutting Blvd. When we arrived for lunch, several

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 05, 2024 Richmond candidates’ campaign contributions revealed: Jimenez leads fundraising efforts
Richmond candidates’ campaign contributions revealed: Jimenez leads fundraising efforts

Richmond City Council candidates report mixed fundraising efforts as they gear up for the upcoming election, while committees supporting measures like the Richmond Refining Tax and election reforms have amassed substantial funding, indicating a heated campaign season ahead. District 6 incumbent Claudia Jimenez leads the pack with $42,907.48

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Jul 30, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Mi Casita Mariscos Taqueria
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Mi Casita Mariscos Taqueria

The Richmond Burrito Trail discovers the essence of Sonora, Mexico, with a visit to the Mi Casita Mariscos Taqueria on San Pablo Avenue. This “Sonora Inspired” burrito is coming in hot! We arrived back at Grandview Headquarters with a Super Shrimp Burrito still piping hot. Maybe it’s the hottest

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Jul 30, 2024 Richmond's historic Winehaven: What now?
Richmond's historic Winehaven: What now?

Recently, the East Bay Regional Park District signed a letter of intent to acquire the 80-acre Point Molate property in Richmond, leaving residents with many questions, including what will become of Winehaven, Richmond’s historic winery. EBRPD said the acquisition will ensure that the historic land will be preserved as

by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jul 23, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Masa Tamales & Taqueria
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Masa Tamales & Taqueria

Masa Tamales & Taqueria has a Point Richmond location and another on San Pablo Avenue that is also in the City of Pride and Purpose.  We received several requests to visit Masa and chose the San Pablo Avenue location with a drive-thru. They call it Masa Tamales & Taqueria El

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jul 20, 2024 Contra Costa County DA charges 30-year-old with murder in the death of teen
Contra Costa County DA charges 30-year-old with murder in the death of teen

The Contra Costa County District Attorney has charged  Alexi Alexander Pineda Ticas, 30, with murder following the death of 16-year-old Ricardo Funes-Barajas. The charges stem from a fatal collision on July 14, which authorities say was caused by Pinedaticas driving under the influence. The DA’s office issued a warrant

by Soren Hemmila
Jul 18, 2024 Richmond council member pushes tiny home villages for unsheltered adults
Richmond council member pushes tiny home villages for unsheltered adults

District 5 Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin is working with community members and city staff to identify sites to build tiny home villages for adults in Richmond. Tiny villages are temporary housing communities that provide a supportive environment for people experiencing homelessness as they transition to more permanent housing. One such tiny

by Soren Hemmila
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