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Weekend Feature   -   Oct 18, 2025 New smash burger spot opens on San Pablo Avenue
New smash burger spot opens on San Pablo Avenue

The long-awaited Tommy’s Burger Co. on San Pablo Avenue quietly opened its doors Saturday in Richmond’s North and East neighborhood, turning on the griddle for customers for the first time after months of delays. Inside, co-owner Tommy Ryan moved between the fry basket and grill, still training staff

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Oct 16, 2025 On the agenda: $228 million port repairs, tribal recognition, and public lands policy
On the agenda: $228 million port repairs, tribal recognition, and public lands policy

Richmond City Council’s Tuesday meeting will focus on two new business items: a proposed Public Lands Policy requiring union labor, fair wages, and local hiring on city-owned projects, and a resolution supporting federal recognition of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. Also up for review is a $228 million Port of

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 13, 2025 What happened in Richmond: officers respond to theft, vandalism, and disputes
What happened in Richmond: officers respond to theft, vandalism, and disputes

From vandalism and domestic violence to weapons found on school campuses, Richmond police logged a flurry of arrests and investigations between October 6 and 12, 2025. Officers responded to multiple DUIs, armed robbery, several domestic violence cases, and a spate of property crimes scattered across the city. Richmond crime incidents

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 11, 2025 Richmond e-bike share shortens hours, removes batteries overnight to prevent theft
Richmond e-bike share shortens hours, removes batteries overnight to prevent theft

Richmond's electric bike share program has reduced its operating hours and begun removing batteries from bikes overnight in response to increasing vandalism and theft, according to city officials. The program now operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 6 p.m.

by Soren Hemmila
Oct 09, 2025 Bay Area officials demo bike shuttle for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path closure
Bay Area officials demo bike shuttle for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path closure

Transportation officials unveiled a bike shuttle service Thursday that will ferry cyclists across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge after the bike path closes later this month, drawing praise from some riders and frustration from others who say it defeats the purpose of cycling. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Bay Area Toll

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 07, 2025 Richmond clears state oversight program for financially at-risk cities
Richmond clears state oversight program for financially at-risk cities

The California State Auditor has officially removed the City of Richmond from its list of high-risk local governments, marking a major turnaround in the city’s finances after years of scrutiny over deficits, debt, and management of its housing authority. State Auditor Grant Parks announced on Tuesday that the high-risk

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Oct 07, 2025 Richmond’s 23rd Street serves homemade pupusa magic
Richmond’s 23rd Street serves homemade pupusa magic

The pupusa truck at Richmond Eats doesn’t need to shout to get your attention. It sits there in the corner of a sunbaked lot on 23rd Street, under a white canopy flapping gently in the afternoon breeze. It's the kind of setup that reminds you that great

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 07, 2025 Richmond neighbors launch fundraiser for families affected by North & East ICE operation
Richmond neighbors launch fundraiser for families affected by North & East ICE operation

Richmond residents are organizing a fundraiser to support two local families affected by a recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in the North & East neighborhood. The October operation occurred on Humphrey Avenue and resulted in the detention of two men. According to community members, the arrests left two

by Soren Hemmila
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