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News   -   Aug 12, 2024 Political commission addresses conflict of interest concerns regarding Councilmember Robinson’s nonprofit
Political commission addresses conflict of interest concerns regarding Councilmember Robinson’s nonprofit

Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson announced the Fair Political Practices Commission has validated the guidance she received and followed concerning potential conflicts of interest related to her involvement with the Transformative Climate Communities grant. “I am happy to share with you the long-awaited official FPPC response regarding my role

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 09, 2024 Code enforcement targets unpermitted smoke shops amid citywide moratorium
Code enforcement targets unpermitted smoke shops amid citywide moratorium

A new smoke shop has opened on 23rd Street despite a moratorium on new tobacco retailers in Richmond. According to Richmond’s Director of Community Development, Lina Velasco the Lucky Smoke Shop at 633 23rd St. does not have the proper permitting and was referred to code enforcement for follow-

by Soren Hemmila
Aug 09, 2024 Annual meteor shower to peak this weekend
Annual meteor shower to peak this weekend

One of the best shows in the night sky, the Perseids meteor shower, is set to peak this weekend. If the weather cooperates, lucky stargazers will be able to see dozens of meteors per hour. Bright lights and fog aside, Richmond is a great place to discover all the objects

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Aug 08, 2024 Richmond man held in Lincoln Avenue homicide
Richmond man held in Lincoln Avenue homicide

Richmond police arrested a 44-year-old Richmond man suspected of murder early Wednesday morning. Lt. Donald Patchin said Richmond Police dispatch received calls of shots fired inside a home in the 1300 block of Lincoln Ave. on August 7 at 1:18 a.m. “Officers responded and located a

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Aug 07, 2024 Pancakes on the Red Oak, Factory Bar Anniversary, Bang the Bay, this week in Richmond
Pancakes on the Red Oak, Factory Bar Anniversary, Bang the Bay, this week in Richmond

With so many distinct neighborhoods, two yacht harbors, 32 miles of shoreline, and endless hiking and bike trails, Richmond always has something going on. Check out our picks for this week in our calendar. 4 Year Anniversary Party @ The Factory Bar Our 4th Year celebration is coming with a handful

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Aug 06, 2024 Contra Costa Health recommends masking as local COVID cases rise
Contra Costa Health recommends masking as local COVID cases rise

Contra Costa Health said Tuesday that it is now recommending masking in indoor settings due to increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area. "With evidence of increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area, Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends masking in crowded indoor settings, particularly for those at

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Aug 06, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos Las Palmas
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos Las Palmas

We’ve crossed the 800-gram line with Tacos Las Palmas’s Super Al Pastor Burrito, the largest burrito we’ve eaten on the Richmond Burrito Trail. Tacos Las Palmas is a food truck in the Richmond Food Center parking lot at 2230 Cutting Blvd. When we arrived for lunch,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 05, 2024 Richmond candidates’ campaign contributions revealed: Jimenez leads fundraising efforts
Richmond candidates’ campaign contributions revealed: Jimenez leads fundraising efforts

Richmond City Council candidates report mixed fundraising efforts as they gear up for the upcoming election, while committees supporting measures like the Richmond Refining Tax and election reforms have amassed substantial funding, indicating a heated campaign season ahead. District 6 incumbent Claudia Jimenez leads the pack with $42,907.48

by Soren Hemmila
Political commission addresses conflict of interest concerns regarding Councilmember Robinson’s nonprofit
News   -   Aug 12, 2024 Political commission addresses conflict of interest concerns regarding Councilmember Robinson’s nonprofit

Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson announced the Fair Political Practices Commission has validated the guidance she received and followed concerning potential conflicts of interest related to her involvement with the Transformative Climate Communities grant. “I am happy to share with you the long-awaited official FPPC response regarding my role

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Aug 12, 2024 Political commission addresses conflict of interest concerns regarding Councilmember Robinson’s nonprofit
Political commission addresses conflict of interest concerns regarding Councilmember Robinson’s nonprofit

Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson announced the Fair Political Practices Commission has validated the guidance she received and followed concerning potential conflicts of interest related to her involvement with the Transformative Climate Communities grant. “I am happy to share with you the long-awaited official FPPC response regarding my role

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 09, 2024 Code enforcement targets unpermitted smoke shops amid citywide moratorium
Code enforcement targets unpermitted smoke shops amid citywide moratorium

A new smoke shop has opened on 23rd Street despite a moratorium on new tobacco retailers in Richmond. According to Richmond’s Director of Community Development, Lina Velasco the Lucky Smoke Shop at 633 23rd St. does not have the proper permitting and was referred to code enforcement for follow-

by Soren Hemmila
Aug 09, 2024 Annual meteor shower to peak this weekend
Annual meteor shower to peak this weekend

One of the best shows in the night sky, the Perseids meteor shower, is set to peak this weekend. If the weather cooperates, lucky stargazers will be able to see dozens of meteors per hour. Bright lights and fog aside, Richmond is a great place to discover all the objects

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Aug 08, 2024 Richmond man held in Lincoln Avenue homicide
Richmond man held in Lincoln Avenue homicide

Richmond police arrested a 44-year-old Richmond man suspected of murder early Wednesday morning. Lt. Donald Patchin said Richmond Police dispatch received calls of shots fired inside a home in the 1300 block of Lincoln Ave. on August 7 at 1:18 a.m. “Officers responded and located a

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Aug 07, 2024 Pancakes on the Red Oak, Factory Bar Anniversary, Bang the Bay, this week in Richmond
Pancakes on the Red Oak, Factory Bar Anniversary, Bang the Bay, this week in Richmond

With so many distinct neighborhoods, two yacht harbors, 32 miles of shoreline, and endless hiking and bike trails, Richmond always has something going on. Check out our picks for this week in our calendar. 4 Year Anniversary Party @ The Factory Bar Our 4th Year celebration is coming with a handful

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Aug 06, 2024 Contra Costa Health recommends masking as local COVID cases rise
Contra Costa Health recommends masking as local COVID cases rise

Contra Costa Health said Tuesday that it is now recommending masking in indoor settings due to increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area. "With evidence of increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area, Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends masking in crowded indoor settings, particularly for those at

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Aug 06, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos Las Palmas
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos Las Palmas

We’ve crossed the 800-gram line with Tacos Las Palmas’s Super Al Pastor Burrito, the largest burrito we’ve eaten on the Richmond Burrito Trail. Tacos Las Palmas is a food truck in the Richmond Food Center parking lot at 2230 Cutting Blvd. When we arrived for lunch,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 05, 2024 Richmond candidates’ campaign contributions revealed: Jimenez leads fundraising efforts
Richmond candidates’ campaign contributions revealed: Jimenez leads fundraising efforts

Richmond City Council candidates report mixed fundraising efforts as they gear up for the upcoming election, while committees supporting measures like the Richmond Refining Tax and election reforms have amassed substantial funding, indicating a heated campaign season ahead. District 6 incumbent Claudia Jimenez leads the pack with $42,907.48

by Soren Hemmila
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