We were hungry. Between a busy day of meetings and breaking news, lunch hour came and went without notice. By mid-afternoon, with our stomachs growling, we dashed to La Flor de Jalisco's food truck. This week’s stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail is La Flor de
by Soren Hemmila
Heavy police activity on Monday along Rheem and Maricopa Avenues sparked concern among neighbors who watched as officers combed their neighborhood searching for a suspect while a helicopter hovered overhead. Police said they were seeking 27-year-old Demarie Doss, who reportedly had several outstanding warrants and was a suspect
by Linda Hemmila
According to a statement released by Chevron on Monday, a newly formed organization is challenging the text of the "Make Polluters Pay tax" ballot measure that will go before voters in November. Chevron spokesperson Ross Allen said the Coalition for Richmond’s Future is challenging the wording of
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council has a busy agenda on July 2. Key items include incentives for all-electric buildings in new construction, ballot placement for election reform, and setting fees for sidewalk vending permits. A couple of interesting items are tucked in the consent calendar, including a settlement agreement with
by Soren Hemmila
A settlement has been reached between the City of Richmond and Hilltop Auto Mall dealerships in a dispute over business taxes. It is set for approval at the July 2 city council meeting. Six Hilltop Auto Mall dealerships filed suit in 2022, claiming the rate structure under Measure U Gross
by Soren Hemmila
Updated at 5 p.m. June 27, 2024 Police in Nebraska have located and arrested a Richmond man suspected of killing 26-year-old Elizander Navarez-Fernandez of Richmond and shooting another person at the Bella Vista apartment complex Sunday night. According to Richmond Police Public Information Officer Lt. Donald
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council unanimously agreed to move forward with an ordinance to regulate sidewalk vendors and establish a food hub at a yet to be decided downtown location at Tuesday night’s council meeting. City staff have received increasing complaints regarding vendors not having proper health permits and blocking
by Soren Hemmila
Contra Costa County Block Party @ Richmond Civic Center Join us for Contra Costa County’s 6th Annual Summer Block Party from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at Civic Center Plaza, 27 and Nevin St., Richmond Thrive Thursdays @ MLK Park Thrivethursdays.net is growing every week! Come
by Linda Hemmila
We were hungry. Between a busy day of meetings and breaking news, lunch hour came and went without notice. By mid-afternoon, with our stomachs growling, we dashed to La Flor de Jalisco's food truck. This week’s stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail is La Flor de
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
We were hungry. Between a busy day of meetings and breaking news, lunch hour came and went without notice. By mid-afternoon, with our stomachs growling, we dashed to La Flor de Jalisco's food truck. This week’s stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail is La Flor de
by Soren Hemmila
Heavy police activity on Monday along Rheem and Maricopa Avenues sparked concern among neighbors who watched as officers combed their neighborhood searching for a suspect while a helicopter hovered overhead. Police said they were seeking 27-year-old Demarie Doss, who reportedly had several outstanding warrants and was a suspect
by Linda Hemmila
According to a statement released by Chevron on Monday, a newly formed organization is challenging the text of the "Make Polluters Pay tax" ballot measure that will go before voters in November. Chevron spokesperson Ross Allen said the Coalition for Richmond’s Future is challenging the wording of
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council has a busy agenda on July 2. Key items include incentives for all-electric buildings in new construction, ballot placement for election reform, and setting fees for sidewalk vending permits. A couple of interesting items are tucked in the consent calendar, including a settlement agreement with
by Soren Hemmila
A settlement has been reached between the City of Richmond and Hilltop Auto Mall dealerships in a dispute over business taxes. It is set for approval at the July 2 city council meeting. Six Hilltop Auto Mall dealerships filed suit in 2022, claiming the rate structure under Measure U Gross
by Soren Hemmila
Updated at 5 p.m. June 27, 2024 Police in Nebraska have located and arrested a Richmond man suspected of killing 26-year-old Elizander Navarez-Fernandez of Richmond and shooting another person at the Bella Vista apartment complex Sunday night. According to Richmond Police Public Information Officer Lt. Donald
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council unanimously agreed to move forward with an ordinance to regulate sidewalk vendors and establish a food hub at a yet to be decided downtown location at Tuesday night’s council meeting. City staff have received increasing complaints regarding vendors not having proper health permits and blocking
by Soren Hemmila
Contra Costa County Block Party @ Richmond Civic Center Join us for Contra Costa County’s 6th Annual Summer Block Party from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at Civic Center Plaza, 27 and Nevin St., Richmond Thrive Thursdays @ MLK Park Thrivethursdays.net is growing every week! Come
by Linda Hemmila