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News   -   Apr 20, 2023 Richmond celebrates Earth Day
Richmond celebrates Earth Day

This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, a day set aside each year to raise awareness about the environment and sustainability. For students, Earth Day is also an opportunity to learn how to create change. Dr. Elizabeth Coscia teaches environmental and biological science at Salesian High School, where

News   -   Apr 17, 2023 Neighbors hope peace walk helps quell human trafficking concerns
Neighbors hope peace walk helps quell human trafficking concerns

Neighbors who live just east of 23rd Street say they are fed up with the human trafficking that has moved into their neighborhood. This Friday, they plan to join members of the community organization Faith in Action for a peace walk through the area, something they hope will bring attention

Update: Richmond's historic  International Hotel, red tagged after fire
News   -   Apr 24, 2023 Update: Richmond's historic International Hotel, red tagged after fire

The historic International Hotel, where the Pullman Brotherhood of Black Sleeping Car Porters Union members would stay during Richmond's early years, was reduced to burnt framework and ash early Monday morning after a fire sped through it, destroying the 108-year-old historic building. Now red-tagged, along with neighboring structures,

by Linda Hemmila
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News   -   Apr 24, 2023 Update: Richmond's historic International Hotel, red tagged after fire
Update: Richmond's historic  International Hotel, red tagged after fire

The historic International Hotel, where the Pullman Brotherhood of Black Sleeping Car Porters Union members would stay during Richmond's early years, was reduced to burnt framework and ash early Monday morning after a fire sped through it, destroying the 108-year-old historic building. Now red-tagged, along with neighboring structures,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 20, 2023 Richmond celebrates Earth Day
Richmond celebrates Earth Day

This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, a day set aside each year to raise awareness about the environment and sustainability. For students, Earth Day is also an opportunity to learn how to create change. Dr. Elizabeth Coscia teaches environmental and biological science at Salesian High School, where

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 17, 2023 Neighbors hope peace walk helps quell human trafficking concerns
Neighbors hope peace walk helps quell human trafficking concerns

Neighbors who live just east of 23rd Street say they are fed up with the human trafficking that has moved into their neighborhood. This Friday, they plan to join members of the community organization Faith in Action for a peace walk through the area, something they hope will bring attention

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 13, 2023 Social Host Ordinance draft in the works for Richmond
Social Host Ordinance draft in the works for Richmond

Students and members of West County Alcohol, Marijuana & Prescription Drug Coalition met with councilmember Soheila Bana last week with the goal of creating a Social Host Ordinance to reduce underage drinking and drug use in Richmond. A Social Host Ordinance (SHO) is a local law that holds adults responsible

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 06, 2023 Council streamlines zoning to create walkable neighborhoods
Council streamlines zoning to create walkable neighborhoods

The Richmond City Council voted to adopt an ordinance to streamline housing developments and create walkable neighborhoods along the city’s commercial districts Tuesday night. The Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code promotes walkable, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use environments in central Richmond neighborhoods and downtown areas, according to Stefan Pellegrini from Opticos Design.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 02, 2023 Interstate 80 reopened following police action
Interstate 80 reopened following police action

Multiple lanes of Interstate 80 were closed Sunday afternoon after Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle whose driver was wanted on a felony warrant. According to police dispatch records, the driver of a black Subaru led officers on a brief chase through Richmond streets before getting

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 01, 2023 Richmond hosts its annual spring egg hunt
Richmond hosts its annual spring egg hunt

The City of Richmond Recreation Division hosted its annual spring egg hunt Saturday morning at Nicholl Park, much to the delight of area children of all ages. Under welcoming sunny skies, City of Richmond Recreation leaders led the fun setting up the egg hunt and games for dozens of smiling

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 29, 2023 Council appoints public defender to police review commission
Council appoints public defender to police review commission

The President of the Richmond Police Officers Association and members of the Police Review Commission are expressing concern over the city council's recent appointment of a public defender’s office attorney on Tuesday night. Rachel Lorber, an attorney at the Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender,

by Soren Hemmila
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