Community members celebrated the reopening of Booker T. Anderson Community Center Thursday evening, showcasing the extensive repairs and upgrades made after a fire shuttered the center nearly four years ago. Deputy City Manager of Community Services LaShonda White said residents had waited a very long time for the center’s
by Soren Hemmila
Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin announced this morning she will not seek re-election to the Richmond City Council this year and is “passing the torch” to Richmond Progressive Alliance member Sue Wilson. McLaughlin was first elected to the Richmond City Council in 2004. Two years later, she was elected as mayor,
by Soren Hemmila
Can a burrito be too saucy? Find out as Grandview joins La Raza in Belding Woods for a reader-requested lengua burrito. Lengua means tongue. We’ve never had a beef tongue burrito. All that changed after we visited Tacos La Raza on 22nd Street. This is the tiny taqueria
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Rainbow Pride kicked off the 10th Anniversary Pride event with a parade from Nicholl Park to the Richmond Civic Center Plaza Sunday, followed by music and live performances. State Senate candidate Jovanka Beckles reflected on her years as the first out LGBTQ+ member of the Richmond City Council and
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond will provide a $150,000 subsidy this year and a $290,390 subsidy next year to the Richmond Rent Program to cover services to the program provided by the city. The city allocates a portion of charges for liability insurance and administration charges for services provided
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Councilmember Doria Robison reported the new owner of the former Miraflores property is possibly interested in picking up the bankrupt housing project near I-80. Miraflores is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The proposed project consisted
by Soren Hemmila
At 3 Hermanas Mexican Home Cooking on San Pablo Avenue, we were once informed that burritos weren’t real Mexican food. We were picking up a breakfast burrito after groggily making our way to this tiny restaurant that cozied up to Rose & Mike’s Liquors after a very long
by Soren Hemmila
A workforce analysis by Raftelis Financial Consultants to be presented at the May 28 Richmond City Council meeting recommends filling vacancies and adding 74 new positions, including a dozen more police officers, to meet current service level expectations for all of the city’s existing programs and services for $12.
by Soren Hemmila
Community members celebrated the reopening of Booker T. Anderson Community Center Thursday evening, showcasing the extensive repairs and upgrades made after a fire shuttered the center nearly four years ago. Deputy City Manager of Community Services LaShonda White said residents had waited a very long time for the center’s
by Soren Hemmila
The Bay Area Air District has fined Gold Bond Building Products for 13 violations related to dust at its wallboard manufacturing plant at 1040 Canal Boulevard. Along with the $188,500 fine, the Air District is also requiring Gold Bond to take additional physical and operational steps to reduce dust
Primary Collision Factor First-half 2026 data from the Richmond Police Department Other includes Hazardous Movement, Hazardous Parking, Improper Passing, Other Equipment, Other Than Driver Source: Richmond Police Department collision data
This story was updated August 31, 12:25 p.m. A fire on the Contra Costa College campus Saturday damaged one building and, according to authorities, was intentionally set. The blaze brought fire crews from Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito to the campus at 2600 Mission Bell Drive in
Beloved community pool, the Richmond Plunge, celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, drawing a crowd of local dignitaries and well-wishers for a spectacular ribbon-cutting birthday bash. Richmond's Mayor Eduardo Martinez, County Supervisor John Gioia, and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda presided over the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony
In the midst of an urban jungle, an oasis emerges, alive with the aroma of Italy, offering authentic pastries and coffee so delicious you cannot believe you haven't been here before. This is Cafe Gran Milan, located on Jacuzzi Street — in a semi-industrial area you may think
Photos had been turning up online this week, huge looping patterns raked into the sand at Keller Beach, gone by the next tide. There was one obvious question. Who did this? Turns out the answer gets up before the sun does. His name is Brighton Denevan, and he'd
Contra Costa County is asking a judge to shut down a popular but unpermitted taco stand on San Pablo Dam Road after its operators ignored the county's lawsuit, according to court records. Even with the lawsuit pending, the stand keeps running. Most nights, a line stretches down the
On a quiet weekend morning, a hundred or so El Sobrante residents simultaneously stopped what they were doing and fled their homes upon receiving a single text message. Richmond's third evacuation drill was held Saturday, providing neighborhoods in El Sobrante an opportunity to practice what they would do
Community members celebrated the reopening of Booker T. Anderson Community Center Thursday evening, showcasing the extensive repairs and upgrades made after a fire shuttered the center nearly four years ago. Deputy City Manager of Community Services LaShonda White said residents had waited a very long time for the center’s
by Soren Hemmila
Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin announced this morning she will not seek re-election to the Richmond City Council this year and is “passing the torch” to Richmond Progressive Alliance member Sue Wilson. McLaughlin was first elected to the Richmond City Council in 2004. Two years later, she was elected as mayor,
by Soren Hemmila
Can a burrito be too saucy? Find out as Grandview joins La Raza in Belding Woods for a reader-requested lengua burrito. Lengua means tongue. We’ve never had a beef tongue burrito. All that changed after we visited Tacos La Raza on 22nd Street. This is the tiny taqueria
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Rainbow Pride kicked off the 10th Anniversary Pride event with a parade from Nicholl Park to the Richmond Civic Center Plaza Sunday, followed by music and live performances. State Senate candidate Jovanka Beckles reflected on her years as the first out LGBTQ+ member of the Richmond City Council and
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond will provide a $150,000 subsidy this year and a $290,390 subsidy next year to the Richmond Rent Program to cover services to the program provided by the city. The city allocates a portion of charges for liability insurance and administration charges for services provided
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Councilmember Doria Robison reported the new owner of the former Miraflores property is possibly interested in picking up the bankrupt housing project near I-80. Miraflores is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The proposed project consisted
by Soren Hemmila
At 3 Hermanas Mexican Home Cooking on San Pablo Avenue, we were once informed that burritos weren’t real Mexican food. We were picking up a breakfast burrito after groggily making our way to this tiny restaurant that cozied up to Rose & Mike’s Liquors after a very long
by Soren Hemmila
A workforce analysis by Raftelis Financial Consultants to be presented at the May 28 Richmond City Council meeting recommends filling vacancies and adding 74 new positions, including a dozen more police officers, to meet current service level expectations for all of the city’s existing programs and services for $12.
by Soren Hemmila