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Crime in the City   -   Sep 15, 2024 Police arrest suspect after gun fired during a child custody exchange
Nevin Avenue

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
Election   -   Sep 14, 2024 Melvin Willis spotlights homelessness, human trafficking, and youth initiatives in Richmond Council reelection
Melvin Willis spotlights homelessness, human trafficking, and youth initiatives in Richmond Council reelection

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
News   -   Sep 12, 2024 Resigning investigator criticizes police commission’s ability to review complaints against officers
Resigning investigator criticizes police commission’s ability to review complaints against officers

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
Events   -   Sep 11, 2024 Eight great things to do in Richmond: Maker's Faire, Candidates Forum, Pancake Breakfast and more
Eight great things to do in Richmond: Maker's Faire, Candidates Forum, Pancake Breakfast and more

With so many things happening in Richmond this week, we had difficulty choosing! This week is packed with things to do, from a candidate forum to multiple maker's faires and a Stroll along the El Sobrante-Richmond corridor. Check out our top picks below, and enjoy all the great

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Sep 10, 2024 Richmond Burrito Trail: Discovering Chiapas cuisine at Las Cabañas Food Truck on 23rd Street
Las Cabañas Food Truck

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
Crime in the City   -   Sep 09, 2024 RPD issues reckless driving citations, impounds cars during weekend sideshow
RPD issues reckless driving citations, impounds cars during weekend sideshow

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
News   -   Sep 07, 2024 On the agenda: Key issues at the September 10 Richmond City Council meeting
On the agenda: Key issues at the September 10 Richmond City Council meeting

The Richmond City Council returns from summer break on September 10 with a consent calendar filled with items that will be approved without discussion. These include the second reading of the nepotism prevention ordinance, assorted contracts, and proclamations. There is only one new business item on Tuesday’s agenda: the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 06, 2024 Proposal to rename Spring Street to honor Pedie Perez, fatally shot by police in 2014
Proposal to rename Spring Street to honor Pedie Perez, fatally shot by police in 2014

Patricia Perez says her family is grateful for any reminders they can have of her grandson Pedie around the south Richmond neighborhood, which is home to the family business and where they lost Pedie almost ten years ago, an event Perez said changed their family forever. This Tuesday night, the

by Linda Hemmila
Nevin Avenue
Crime in the City   -   Sep 15, 2024 Police arrest suspect after gun fired during a child custody exchange

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
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Crime in the City   -   Sep 15, 2024 Police arrest suspect after gun fired during a child custody exchange
Nevin Avenue

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
Election   -   Sep 14, 2024 Melvin Willis spotlights homelessness, human trafficking, and youth initiatives in Richmond Council reelection
Melvin Willis spotlights homelessness, human trafficking, and youth initiatives in Richmond Council reelection

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
News   -   Sep 12, 2024 Resigning investigator criticizes police commission’s ability to review complaints against officers
Resigning investigator criticizes police commission’s ability to review complaints against officers

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
Events   -   Sep 11, 2024 Eight great things to do in Richmond: Maker's Faire, Candidates Forum, Pancake Breakfast and more
Eight great things to do in Richmond: Maker's Faire, Candidates Forum, Pancake Breakfast and more

With so many things happening in Richmond this week, we had difficulty choosing! This week is packed with things to do, from a candidate forum to multiple maker's faires and a Stroll along the El Sobrante-Richmond corridor. Check out our top picks below, and enjoy all the great

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Sep 10, 2024 Richmond Burrito Trail: Discovering Chiapas cuisine at Las Cabañas Food Truck on 23rd Street
Las Cabañas Food Truck

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
Crime in the City   -   Sep 09, 2024 RPD issues reckless driving citations, impounds cars during weekend sideshow
RPD issues reckless driving citations, impounds cars during weekend sideshow

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
News   -   Sep 07, 2024 On the agenda: Key issues at the September 10 Richmond City Council meeting
On the agenda: Key issues at the September 10 Richmond City Council meeting

The Richmond City Council returns from summer break on September 10 with a consent calendar filled with items that will be approved without discussion. These include the second reading of the nepotism prevention ordinance, assorted contracts, and proclamations. There is only one new business item on Tuesday’s agenda: the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 06, 2024 Proposal to rename Spring Street to honor Pedie Perez, fatally shot by police in 2014
Proposal to rename Spring Street to honor Pedie Perez, fatally shot by police in 2014

Patricia Perez says her family is grateful for any reminders they can have of her grandson Pedie around the south Richmond neighborhood, which is home to the family business and where they lost Pedie almost ten years ago, an event Perez said changed their family forever. This Tuesday night, the

by Linda Hemmila
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