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Richmond History   -   Feb 26, 2024 Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion
Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion

The sight of materials and workers at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion last week once again resulted in sparing on social media as residents continue to argue over what is in store for one of the city’s most historic buildings. According to Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s chief of staff, Shiva

by Linda Hemmila
Feb 24, 2024 Richmond's SOS program champions success stories, seeks $2.7M expansion funding
Richmond's SOS program champions success stories, seeks $2.7M expansion funding

During last week's city council meeting, members of Richmond’s Safe Organized Spaces shared their personal accounts of how the organization has transformed their lives. SOS staff members like Mernard Washington spoke about how the nonprofit organization’s programs have enabled them to turn their lives around. Washington,

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 22, 2024 High-speed chase nets stolen vehicle with the help of multiple agencies and a drone
High-speed chase nets stolen vehicle with the help of multiple agencies and a drone

San Pablo police officers say they arrested multiple suspects and recovered a stolen vehicle Wednesday night following a high-speed chase through a Richmond neighborhood. Officials say the vehicle came to an abrupt stop on McBryde Avenue after driving over a curb. The driver quickly surrendered while the other occupants fled

by Linda Hemmila
Fireworks   -   Feb 18, 2024 Richmond council deliberates: shore power mandate, staffing woes, and fireworks drones
Richmond council deliberates: shore power mandate, staffing woes, and fireworks drones

A $3 million shore power system at the port, more money for Point Molate litigation, a talk about city staffing, an idea to replace Third of July fireworks with drones, and new commission appointments are on the Richmond City Council agenda for Tuesday night. Overtime use is the equivalent of

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 15, 2024 Contra Costa Health receives grant to tackle pedestrian fatalities
Contra Costa Health receives grant to tackle pedestrian fatalities

In the past ten years, fatal crashes involving pedestrians have increased by almost 30 percent in the county, according to Contra Costa Health, which recently received a $202,692 grant to promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists. According to county health officials, pedestrians and bicyclists are 2.4 times

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 13, 2024 Advocacy group files complaints over WCCUSD teacher vacancies
Advocacy group files complaints over WCCUSD teacher vacancies

The West Contra Costa Unified School District, which recently approved cutting 122 FTE positions in a bid to hold off insolvency, is now facing complaints the district is failing to provide students with qualified teachers. San Francisco-based advocacy group and law firm Public Advocates filed multiple complaints alleging Stege Elementary

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 13, 2024 Chevron drops lawsuit, agrees to pay millions to fund clean air projects in Richmond
Chevron drops lawsuit, agrees to pay millions to fund clean air projects in Richmond

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has reached an agreement with Chevron and the Martinez Refining Company in a joint lawsuit that will pay millions in fines and funding for air quality projects in Richmond. The air district and local elected officials are celebrating the whopping $138 million settlement

by Linda Hemmila
Feb 08, 2024 Richmond streets in 'fair' condition according to latest pavement survey
Richmond streets in 'fair' condition according to latest pavement survey

Richmond streets conditions are 'fair' according to a recently completed city-wide pavement survey. The overall roadway network received a pavement condition index of 61, just below the statewide average of 65. Thirty-six percent of Richmond's roads are in really good condition. One-third of our roads are

by Soren Hemmila
Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion
Richmond History   -   Feb 26, 2024 Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion

The sight of materials and workers at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion last week once again resulted in sparing on social media as residents continue to argue over what is in store for one of the city’s most historic buildings. According to Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s chief of staff, Shiva

by Linda Hemmila
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Richmond History   -   Feb 26, 2024 Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion
Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion

The sight of materials and workers at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion last week once again resulted in sparing on social media as residents continue to argue over what is in store for one of the city’s most historic buildings. According to Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s chief of staff, Shiva

by Linda Hemmila
Feb 24, 2024 Richmond's SOS program champions success stories, seeks $2.7M expansion funding
Richmond's SOS program champions success stories, seeks $2.7M expansion funding

During last week's city council meeting, members of Richmond’s Safe Organized Spaces shared their personal accounts of how the organization has transformed their lives. SOS staff members like Mernard Washington spoke about how the nonprofit organization’s programs have enabled them to turn their lives around. Washington,

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 22, 2024 High-speed chase nets stolen vehicle with the help of multiple agencies and a drone
High-speed chase nets stolen vehicle with the help of multiple agencies and a drone

San Pablo police officers say they arrested multiple suspects and recovered a stolen vehicle Wednesday night following a high-speed chase through a Richmond neighborhood. Officials say the vehicle came to an abrupt stop on McBryde Avenue after driving over a curb. The driver quickly surrendered while the other occupants fled

by Linda Hemmila
Fireworks   -   Feb 18, 2024 Richmond council deliberates: shore power mandate, staffing woes, and fireworks drones
Richmond council deliberates: shore power mandate, staffing woes, and fireworks drones

A $3 million shore power system at the port, more money for Point Molate litigation, a talk about city staffing, an idea to replace Third of July fireworks with drones, and new commission appointments are on the Richmond City Council agenda for Tuesday night. Overtime use is the equivalent of

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 15, 2024 Contra Costa Health receives grant to tackle pedestrian fatalities
Contra Costa Health receives grant to tackle pedestrian fatalities

In the past ten years, fatal crashes involving pedestrians have increased by almost 30 percent in the county, according to Contra Costa Health, which recently received a $202,692 grant to promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists. According to county health officials, pedestrians and bicyclists are 2.4 times

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 13, 2024 Advocacy group files complaints over WCCUSD teacher vacancies
Advocacy group files complaints over WCCUSD teacher vacancies

The West Contra Costa Unified School District, which recently approved cutting 122 FTE positions in a bid to hold off insolvency, is now facing complaints the district is failing to provide students with qualified teachers. San Francisco-based advocacy group and law firm Public Advocates filed multiple complaints alleging Stege Elementary

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 13, 2024 Chevron drops lawsuit, agrees to pay millions to fund clean air projects in Richmond
Chevron drops lawsuit, agrees to pay millions to fund clean air projects in Richmond

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has reached an agreement with Chevron and the Martinez Refining Company in a joint lawsuit that will pay millions in fines and funding for air quality projects in Richmond. The air district and local elected officials are celebrating the whopping $138 million settlement

by Linda Hemmila
Feb 08, 2024 Richmond streets in 'fair' condition according to latest pavement survey
Richmond streets in 'fair' condition according to latest pavement survey

Richmond streets conditions are 'fair' according to a recently completed city-wide pavement survey. The overall roadway network received a pavement condition index of 61, just below the statewide average of 65. Thirty-six percent of Richmond's roads are in really good condition. One-third of our roads are

by Soren Hemmila
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