The Richmond City Council will receive a report on the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report during its February 4 meeting. Councilmembers will also consider a series of contracts, including one for grant management software and a proposal for winter storm response funding. Improved financial position amid rising pension liabilities
by Soren Hemmila
Local students, activists, and community leaders participated in the "Immigrants Make America Great' march on 23rd Street on Sunday in support of the immigrant community in the face of increasing threats of deportations under the Trump administration. The event, organized by students from Kennedy High School, San Francisco
by Soren Hemmila
Violent crime in Richmond increased last year while property crime decreased over the previous year, according to a year-end report from the Richmond Police Department. According to the report by Richmond Police Chief Bisa French, violent crime rose 7 percent from 1,347 in 2023 to 1,446 in
by Soren Hemmila
We were picking up some necessities when we spotted the neon sign advertising burritos in Taqueria Los Cerros’ window around lunchtime, so we went in for a munchie-worthy wrap. Los Cerros is a taquería at the northern end of the Richmond Parkway in the same shopping center as Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to multiple street takeovers over the weekend, including an incident near San Pablo Avenue and McBryde Avenue on Sunday night, Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, said Monday. Police arrived quickly and disbursed participants, who fled into the neighborhood and down residential streets with
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council’s January 28 meeting will include a presentation on human trafficking efforts in Richmond, a moratorium on new parklets, and measures to enhance security at city facilities. Other agenda items address protections for undocumented immigrants, staffing changes, and an electric bikeshare program expansion. Combating human trafficking
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond city officials have reaffirmed the city’s status as a sanctuary for immigrants in response to recent federal announcements about potential mass deportations while also highlighting deportation defense assistance resources. In a joint statement issued Friday, Mayor Eduardo Martinez and City Manager Shasa Curl emphasized the city’s commitment
by Soren Hemmila
In a split vote, the Richmond City Council approved a $1 million amendment to a contract with Flock Safety on Tuesday, expanding the city’s use of automated license plate readers and pan-tilt-zoom cameras for city facilities and streets. District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Richmond’s new Vice
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will receive a report on the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report during its February 4 meeting. Councilmembers will also consider a series of contracts, including one for grant management software and a proposal for winter storm response funding. Improved financial position amid rising pension liabilities
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
The Richmond City Council will receive a report on the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report during its February 4 meeting. Councilmembers will also consider a series of contracts, including one for grant management software and a proposal for winter storm response funding. Improved financial position amid rising pension liabilities
by Soren Hemmila
Local students, activists, and community leaders participated in the "Immigrants Make America Great' march on 23rd Street on Sunday in support of the immigrant community in the face of increasing threats of deportations under the Trump administration. The event, organized by students from Kennedy High School, San Francisco
by Soren Hemmila
Violent crime in Richmond increased last year while property crime decreased over the previous year, according to a year-end report from the Richmond Police Department. According to the report by Richmond Police Chief Bisa French, violent crime rose 7 percent from 1,347 in 2023 to 1,446 in
by Soren Hemmila
We were picking up some necessities when we spotted the neon sign advertising burritos in Taqueria Los Cerros’ window around lunchtime, so we went in for a munchie-worthy wrap. Los Cerros is a taquería at the northern end of the Richmond Parkway in the same shopping center as Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to multiple street takeovers over the weekend, including an incident near San Pablo Avenue and McBryde Avenue on Sunday night, Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, said Monday. Police arrived quickly and disbursed participants, who fled into the neighborhood and down residential streets with
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council’s January 28 meeting will include a presentation on human trafficking efforts in Richmond, a moratorium on new parklets, and measures to enhance security at city facilities. Other agenda items address protections for undocumented immigrants, staffing changes, and an electric bikeshare program expansion. Combating human trafficking
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond city officials have reaffirmed the city’s status as a sanctuary for immigrants in response to recent federal announcements about potential mass deportations while also highlighting deportation defense assistance resources. In a joint statement issued Friday, Mayor Eduardo Martinez and City Manager Shasa Curl emphasized the city’s commitment
by Soren Hemmila
In a split vote, the Richmond City Council approved a $1 million amendment to a contract with Flock Safety on Tuesday, expanding the city’s use of automated license plate readers and pan-tilt-zoom cameras for city facilities and streets. District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Richmond’s new Vice
by Soren Hemmila