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Richmond History   -   Jan 27, 2024 Unauthorized Craneway pickleball courts revive controversy
Unauthorized Craneway pickleball courts revive controversy

Reports of a pickleball net and tape marking a court at the Craneway Pavilion ignited new controversy in recent weeks, as residents once again debate the sport potentially taking up residency in one of Richmond's most historic buildings. Just after the new year, photos circulated on social media

by Linda Hemmila
Jan 26, 2024 Major track improvement project planned near Richmond BART station
Major track improvement project planned near Richmond BART station

The Bay Area Rapid Transit system is planning a major trackway rebuilding project near the Richmond BART station starting on President’s Day Weekend in February. The Richmond-Millbrae line will be canceled, reducing service frequency and transbay options on February 17-19, March 16-17, April 13-14, and April 27-28. The Richmond

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 25, 2024 Police warn public of string of ATM smash-and-grab robberies
Police warn public of string of ATM smash-and-grab robberies

The Richmond Police Department is warning residents to be alert following a series of smash-and-grab robberies targeting people who have withdrawn cash from ATMs. Sofia Ayala, a crime analysis technician with the Richmond Police Department, said the department has seen an increase in robberies, specifically with a new trend where

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 24, 2024 City council proclamation recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
City council proclamation recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month

On Tuesday evening, the Richmond City Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a proclamation to acknowledge people affected and bring awareness to the issue. The proclamation, read by the City Clerk Pamela Christian, was the result of an effort from councilmembers Melvin Willis and Claudia Jimenez, whose districts have

by Linda Hemmila
Jan 24, 2024 Richmond mayor on strike in support of people of Gaza
Richmond mayor on strike in support of people of Gaza

At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez announced the mayor’s office will be closed Wednesday in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Martinez said he stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza. He called for a permanent ceasefire and an end to apartheid. “This week

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 20, 2024 Suspected drug lab cleanup triggers fire alert
Suspected drug lab cleanup triggers fire alert

A chemical reaction during the cleanup of a suspected drug lab led to reports of a structure fire on Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday afternoon. Neighbors were told to avoid the area and smoke from the fire in a Nixle alert from the city at 3:37 p.m. Residents within a

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 18, 2024 Police make arrest in Richmond's first homicide of the year
Police make arrest in Richmond's first homicide of the year

Last update January 20, 2024 8:07 a.m. A 47-year-old man died in Richmond’s first homicide of the year on Wednesday, a day after the city council celebrated last year’s record-low homicide numbers. A story published by the East Bay Times said police served one of two

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 15, 2024 West Contra Costa School Board votes to censure board member Leslie Reckler
West Contra Costa School Board votes to censure board member Leslie Reckler

The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board voted last week to censure Area 5 Trustee Leslie Reckler, following its decision to refer her to the District Attorney’s Office for alleged misconduct. Reckler called the actions a witch hunt intent on publicly embarrassing and silencing her independent and outspoken

by Soren Hemmila
Unauthorized Craneway pickleball courts revive controversy
Richmond History   -   Jan 27, 2024 Unauthorized Craneway pickleball courts revive controversy

Reports of a pickleball net and tape marking a court at the Craneway Pavilion ignited new controversy in recent weeks, as residents once again debate the sport potentially taking up residency in one of Richmond's most historic buildings. Just after the new year, photos circulated on social media

by Linda Hemmila
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Richmond History   -   Jan 27, 2024 Unauthorized Craneway pickleball courts revive controversy
Unauthorized Craneway pickleball courts revive controversy

Reports of a pickleball net and tape marking a court at the Craneway Pavilion ignited new controversy in recent weeks, as residents once again debate the sport potentially taking up residency in one of Richmond's most historic buildings. Just after the new year, photos circulated on social media

by Linda Hemmila
Jan 26, 2024 Major track improvement project planned near Richmond BART station
Major track improvement project planned near Richmond BART station

The Bay Area Rapid Transit system is planning a major trackway rebuilding project near the Richmond BART station starting on President’s Day Weekend in February. The Richmond-Millbrae line will be canceled, reducing service frequency and transbay options on February 17-19, March 16-17, April 13-14, and April 27-28. The Richmond

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 25, 2024 Police warn public of string of ATM smash-and-grab robberies
Police warn public of string of ATM smash-and-grab robberies

The Richmond Police Department is warning residents to be alert following a series of smash-and-grab robberies targeting people who have withdrawn cash from ATMs. Sofia Ayala, a crime analysis technician with the Richmond Police Department, said the department has seen an increase in robberies, specifically with a new trend where

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 24, 2024 City council proclamation recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
City council proclamation recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month

On Tuesday evening, the Richmond City Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a proclamation to acknowledge people affected and bring awareness to the issue. The proclamation, read by the City Clerk Pamela Christian, was the result of an effort from councilmembers Melvin Willis and Claudia Jimenez, whose districts have

by Linda Hemmila
Jan 24, 2024 Richmond mayor on strike in support of people of Gaza
Richmond mayor on strike in support of people of Gaza

At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez announced the mayor’s office will be closed Wednesday in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Martinez said he stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza. He called for a permanent ceasefire and an end to apartheid. “This week

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 20, 2024 Suspected drug lab cleanup triggers fire alert
Suspected drug lab cleanup triggers fire alert

A chemical reaction during the cleanup of a suspected drug lab led to reports of a structure fire on Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday afternoon. Neighbors were told to avoid the area and smoke from the fire in a Nixle alert from the city at 3:37 p.m. Residents within a

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 18, 2024 Police make arrest in Richmond's first homicide of the year
Police make arrest in Richmond's first homicide of the year

Last update January 20, 2024 8:07 a.m. A 47-year-old man died in Richmond’s first homicide of the year on Wednesday, a day after the city council celebrated last year’s record-low homicide numbers. A story published by the East Bay Times said police served one of two

by Soren Hemmila
Jan 15, 2024 West Contra Costa School Board votes to censure board member Leslie Reckler
West Contra Costa School Board votes to censure board member Leslie Reckler

The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board voted last week to censure Area 5 Trustee Leslie Reckler, following its decision to refer her to the District Attorney’s Office for alleged misconduct. Reckler called the actions a witch hunt intent on publicly embarrassing and silencing her independent and outspoken

by Soren Hemmila
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