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News   -   Sep 04, 2023 Nevin Plaza renovation continues, developers look forward to construction of second building
Nevin Plaza renovation continues, developers look forward to construction of second building

The first round of apartment renovations at the senior affordable housing community Nevin Plaza is expected to be completed soon, with residents moving back into their units in October. Construction began in March of this year on the first phase of the Nevin Plaza project, which will completely renovate the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 03, 2023 Richmond in a pickle: controversial sport sparks debate
Richmond in a pickle: controversial sport sparks debate

On a sunny Friday afternoon, a crowd of smiling, energetic people gathered at Booker T. Anderson Park on what appears to be a small, oddly marked tennis court. Armed with paddles reminiscent of ping pong, the volley begins, and the game is on, leaving the spectator with a few questions

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Aug 31, 2023 Report: Richmond Police staffing levels 'seriously deficient' to meet the needs of the public
Report: Richmond Police staffing levels 'seriously deficient' to meet the needs of the public

A report on public safety staffing requested by the Richmond City Council has called the current police staffing levels 'seriously deficient’ to meet the needs of the public and said officer turnover at the Richmond Police Department was an “unsustainable crisis.” The report by Matrix Consulting Group created a

by Soren Hemmila
Weather   -   Aug 30, 2023 Warm temperatures and smokey skies combine to reduce air quality
Warm temperatures and smokey skies combine to reduce air quality

A Spare the Air alert is in effect for moderate to poor air quality today as wildfire smoke and rising temperatures descend on the Bay Area. Bay Area Air Quality Management issued an advisory in effect for today through Thursday, August 31st, due to smoke from wildfires burning near the

by Linda Hemmila
Election   -   Aug 28, 2023 Dunning announces 2024 Richmond City Council run
Dunning announces 2024 Richmond City Council run

Richmond resident Shawn Dunning, who ran for mayor last year, announced today he is running for the city's District 6 council seat in 2024. In a statement issued this morning, Dunning said, "On Friday, August 25th, 2023, Shawn Dunning filed a "Candidate Intention Statement" with

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Aug 27, 2023 The weekend in photos; from Soulful Softball to sailing and local music, Richmond does it all
The weekend in photos; from Soulful Softball to sailing and local music, Richmond does it all

Another weekend of sunny skies brought Richmonders out to play, and there were plenty of events to choose from. A quick trek around the city showed several well-attended events such as Soulful Softball in Nicholl Park, East Brother Beer 6th Annual car show, Sunday soccer practice at MLK Park, and

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Aug 25, 2023 Update: Juvenile driver who led police on a high-speed chase now in custody
Update: Juvenile driver who led police on a high-speed chase now in custody

Police say they have taken a juvenile into custody who led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle through the East Bay, San Franciso, and back to Richmond, where he then hid in an apartment building for several hours Friday evening. Around 3:20 p.m. this afternoon, Contra

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Aug 25, 2023 Kennedy High School project seeks input
Kennedy High School project seeks  input

West Contra Costa School District is asking for community input for the modernization project at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School. According to a newsletter sent to WCCUSD families and community members, interested parties are urged to complete a survey and answer questions to help facilitate the project

by Linda Hemmila
Nevin Plaza renovation continues, developers look forward to construction of second building
News   -   Sep 04, 2023 Nevin Plaza renovation continues, developers look forward to construction of second building

The first round of apartment renovations at the senior affordable housing community Nevin Plaza is expected to be completed soon, with residents moving back into their units in October. Construction began in March of this year on the first phase of the Nevin Plaza project, which will completely renovate the

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Sep 04, 2023 Nevin Plaza renovation continues, developers look forward to construction of second building
Nevin Plaza renovation continues, developers look forward to construction of second building

The first round of apartment renovations at the senior affordable housing community Nevin Plaza is expected to be completed soon, with residents moving back into their units in October. Construction began in March of this year on the first phase of the Nevin Plaza project, which will completely renovate the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 03, 2023 Richmond in a pickle: controversial sport sparks debate
Richmond in a pickle: controversial sport sparks debate

On a sunny Friday afternoon, a crowd of smiling, energetic people gathered at Booker T. Anderson Park on what appears to be a small, oddly marked tennis court. Armed with paddles reminiscent of ping pong, the volley begins, and the game is on, leaving the spectator with a few questions

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Aug 31, 2023 Report: Richmond Police staffing levels 'seriously deficient' to meet the needs of the public
Report: Richmond Police staffing levels 'seriously deficient' to meet the needs of the public

A report on public safety staffing requested by the Richmond City Council has called the current police staffing levels 'seriously deficient’ to meet the needs of the public and said officer turnover at the Richmond Police Department was an “unsustainable crisis.” The report by Matrix Consulting Group created a

by Soren Hemmila
Weather   -   Aug 30, 2023 Warm temperatures and smokey skies combine to reduce air quality
Warm temperatures and smokey skies combine to reduce air quality

A Spare the Air alert is in effect for moderate to poor air quality today as wildfire smoke and rising temperatures descend on the Bay Area. Bay Area Air Quality Management issued an advisory in effect for today through Thursday, August 31st, due to smoke from wildfires burning near the

by Linda Hemmila
Election   -   Aug 28, 2023 Dunning announces 2024 Richmond City Council run
Dunning announces 2024 Richmond City Council run

Richmond resident Shawn Dunning, who ran for mayor last year, announced today he is running for the city's District 6 council seat in 2024. In a statement issued this morning, Dunning said, "On Friday, August 25th, 2023, Shawn Dunning filed a "Candidate Intention Statement" with

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Aug 27, 2023 The weekend in photos; from Soulful Softball to sailing and local music, Richmond does it all
The weekend in photos; from Soulful Softball to sailing and local music, Richmond does it all

Another weekend of sunny skies brought Richmonders out to play, and there were plenty of events to choose from. A quick trek around the city showed several well-attended events such as Soulful Softball in Nicholl Park, East Brother Beer 6th Annual car show, Sunday soccer practice at MLK Park, and

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Aug 25, 2023 Update: Juvenile driver who led police on a high-speed chase now in custody
Update: Juvenile driver who led police on a high-speed chase now in custody

Police say they have taken a juvenile into custody who led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle through the East Bay, San Franciso, and back to Richmond, where he then hid in an apartment building for several hours Friday evening. Around 3:20 p.m. this afternoon, Contra

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Aug 25, 2023 Kennedy High School project seeks input
Kennedy High School project seeks  input

West Contra Costa School District is asking for community input for the modernization project at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School. According to a newsletter sent to WCCUSD families and community members, interested parties are urged to complete a survey and answer questions to help facilitate the project

by Linda Hemmila
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