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Oct 17, 2023 Lessons from Loma Prieta help shape earthquake preparedness today
Lessons from Loma Prieta help shape earthquake preparedness today

As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Oct 16, 2023 Family, Richmond Police looking for missing 11-year-old girl
Family, Richmond Police looking for missing 11-year-old girl

Last update: October, 18, 2023 Update: According to RPD, Empress has been located and reunited with her family. Empress Watson hasn't been seen since October 7, and her family and Richmond police are asking for help locating her. According to the family, Empress, who is 11 years old,

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Oct 14, 2023 Photo Wrap-up: Saturday eclipse, Fire station open house, and Spirt & Soul Car show
Photo Wrap-up: Saturday eclipse, Fire station open house, and Spirt & Soul Car show

Weekends in Richmond can be busy, and this one is no exception. Saturday offered many events starting off early with the Ring of Fire eclipse watch party hosted by the Main Library. Fog and low clouds did their best to eliminate any chance of viewing the eclipes, but the people

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Oct 13, 2023 Nine Things to do in Richmond: Pumpkin Patch, Spirit Soul Festival, and a Solar Eclipse
Nine Things to do in Richmond: Pumpkin Patch, Spirit Soul Festival, and a Solar Eclipse

■ Annual Eclipse Viewing Party Richmond Library Main Courtyard 9-10 am Saturday, October 14th Free solar viewing glasses. Eclipse is at 9:19 am, so don't be late! ■ Pick of the Patch Pumpkin Patch at Hilltop Mall This pumpkin patch offers tons of inflatable fun for children ages 2-12

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Oct 10, 2023 Firefighters battle blaze in Richmond's old health building
Firefighters battle blaze in Richmond's old health building

Reports of thick, black smoke brought out first responders to Richmond's Health Center at 100 38th Street just after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters had to use saws to gain entry into the building, which has been vacant for several years. The cause of the fire is currently

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Oct 10, 2023 Big rig slams into Richmond Bridge toll plaza killing driver
Big rig slams into Richmond Bridge toll plaza killing driver

Last update: 2:55 pm Tuesday, October 10, 2023 A big rig plowed into a toll booth at the Richmond Bridge Monday night, killing the driver and leaving the bridge closed for hours as responders worked to extinguish the blaze and assess the damage. The driver, identified as Jasbir Khaira,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Oct 08, 2023 Blue Angels wow group at Richmond waterfront
Blue Angels wow group at Richmond waterfront

As the San Francisco Bay Ferry, fully loaded with passengers eager to see the Fleet Week air show, passed back and forth before those gathering along Richmond's waterfront, the small Richmond crowd must have secretly known they had scouted out the best location for the show. With cool

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Oct 06, 2023 8 Things to do this weekend: Red Oak Pancake breakfast, Blue Angels, art and music galore
8 Things to do this weekend: Red Oak Pancake breakfast, Blue Angels, art and music galore

■ 24th Street Block Party! Friday, OCTOBER 6, 5:30 PM - 8 PM 24TH STREET BETWEEN LINCOLN & ESMOND, JOIN US TO MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS & DISCUSS COMMUNITY CONCERNS. There will be snacks, games, and a raffle. The street will be blocked off, with access to parking for residents only.

by Linda Hemmila
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