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Crime in the City   -   Jan 11, 2025 One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing
One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing

A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a

by Soren Hemmila
Science   -   Jan 10, 2025 Volunteers document 174 bird species in Richmond’s Christmas Bird Count
Volunteers at the Landfill Loop trail

More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Jan 09, 2025 School district proposes $13 million budget cuts amid enrollment decline
School district proposes $13 million budget cuts amid enrollment decline

Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 08, 2025 Richmond City Council votes to boost their pay by 80 percent
Richmond City Council votes to boost their pay by 80 percent

The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jan 07, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Kelly’s Deli Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

Leaving Home Depot without a cart filled with impulse purchases felt like a win, but the real victory was starting the day with a warm burrito from Kelly's Deli. We were out and about and getting hungry when we decided to stop by Kelly’s Deli for a

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 06, 2025 Richmond Police warn of rise in street robberies, offer safety tips
Richmond Police warn of rise in street robberies, offer safety tips

The Richmond Police Department has reported a spike in street robberies across the city, with approximately 30 incidents occurring since December 1. According to Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, the robberies have occurred in various locations throughout the city.   “I don’t have any information at

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 05, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond City Council to tackle packed agenda in first meeting of 2025
On the agenda: Richmond City Council to tackle packed agenda in first meeting of 2025

The Richmond City Council will convene on January 7 to address a packed agenda, including a temporary moratorium on parklets, an exemption for police software under the sanctuary city ordinance, and funding for equitable neighborhood services. RPD seeks exception to sanctuary city ordinance Richmond Police Chief Bisa French is asking

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 03, 2025 Council to try again to give themselves 80 percent pay raise
Richmond City Council

The Richmond City Council will once again attempt to increase its pay by 80 percent at its January 7 meeting. The council previously floated the idea in February 2024. According to a staff report, Richmond’s elected officials have not received a cost-of-living increase since 2007. The proposed increase will

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