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Election   -   Jul 16, 2024 Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for City Council in District 1 to "See a Better Richmond"
Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for City Council in District 1 to "See a Better Richmond"

Belding Woods resident Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for Richmond City Council to address what she describes as unmet community needs and boost economic resilience in District 1. Brown, who has extensive experience in social work and juvenile justice, says her background will help her collaborate with the community to

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Jul 16, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s cantina burrito
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s cantina burrito

The Richmond Burrito Trail is back on 23rd Street, exploring a fast-food staple serving Mexican-inspired food. We’ve long been curious how this outpost of the multinational restaurant chain survives in a food mecca populated with authentic Mexican food. With our preconceived opinions firmly in check and our taste buds

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jul 14, 2024 Marin man whose teenage crime spree ended in Richmond paroled after 12 years
Marin man whose teenage crime spree ended in Richmond paroled after 12 years

A San Rafael man whose teenage crime spree ended in Richmond after stealing celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini and attempted murder could soon be released from prison. According to the San Francisco Standard, a state Parole Board granted Max Wade parol on Thursday. Wade was convicted of a 2012

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Jul 13, 2024 Richmond Council candidate Ahmad Anderson comes alive in District 5
Richmond Council candidate Ahmad Anderson comes alive in District 5

Laurel Park resident Ahmad Anderson is running for Richmond City Council in District 5, positioning himself as a fresh voice with innovative ideas and results-oriented leadership.  A native of Richmond, Anderson has lived on the south side all of his life, starting on South 18th Street before moving to 55th

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jul 12, 2024 Boyfriend suspected in El Portal Drive homicide found dead in Mexico
Boyfriend suspected in El Portal Drive homicide found dead in Mexico

Richmond Police Department officials have confirmed that Edirlei Tofolio, a person of interest in the stabbing death of 48-year-old Richmond resident Elidenia Da Silva, has been found dead in Mexico. Lynnelle Sanchez, Richmond Police Department public information officer, said homicide detectives were notified on July 9 that the victim’s

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jul 11, 2024 Richmond City Council announces deal to sell Point Molate land to East Bay Regional Park District
Richmond City Council announces deal to sell Point Molate land to East Bay Regional Park District

This story was updated at 7:35 p.m., July 11, 2024 The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday to enter into an agreement with the Guidiville Rancheria of California to sell 81.56 acres, including the historic Winehaven property, to the East Bay Regional Park

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jul 09, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s all-night truck-building El Tapatio Restaurant
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s all-night truck-building El Tapatio Restaurant

The Richmond Burrito Trail makes a stop on 23rd Street, visiting all-night food truck-like El Tapatio Restaurant during the day. We’ve often found middle-of-the-night dining to be pretty limited around here. There is Nations Hamburgers and Andy’s, but we hear even they close these days. But El Tapatio

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jul 06, 2024 Report highlights large increase in Richmond legal expenses since 2020
Report highlights large increase in Richmond legal expenses since 2020

Since 2020, Richmond’s budget for the city attorney’s office has grown by more than 140 percent, according to a workforce analysis by government management consultant Raftelis. According to the city’s figures, Richmond spent $1,610,307 on the city attorney’s office in 2020. For this year,

by Soren Hemmila
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