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Burrito Trail   -   Dec 17, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop’s recently opened Chipotle Mexican Grill
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop’s recently opened Chipotle Mexican Grill

It was OK.  If we were on a road trip far home and stopped for lunch, we would probably be really happy with these burritos from Chipotle. But we live in a burrito wonderland, not a burrito desert. Chipotle’s slab must stack up to local favorites like Taqueria La

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Dec 15, 2024 School district finds $18 million, will vote on complete Stege Elementary rebuild
School district finds $18 million, will vote on complete Stege Elementary rebuild

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is poised to approve a resolution to fully rebuild Stege Elementary School during the December 18 board meeting. The resolution would increase the project budget from $43 million to $61 million. According to the resolution, Stege Elementary is the district’s oldest school

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 13, 2024 Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run
Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run

A 56-year-old man, identified as Prentiss Jackson, was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run collision while riding a bike on Carlson Boulevard near Bayview Avenue, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on December 8, when firefighters from Station 64 responded to a walk-in report of a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 13, 2024 On the agenda: State of the City, housing, police recruitment, and BART updates
On the agenda: State of the City, housing, police recruitment, and BART updates

Richmond's City Council will cover a full agenda during its meeting on December 17, with highlights including Mayor Eduardo Martinez's annual State of the City Address, which will outline the city's progress, challenges, and future goals. The council will also hear presentations on tiny

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 09, 2024 Richmond Police investigate two early morning firearm incidents
Richmond Police investigate two early morning firearm incidents

Richmond Police are investigating two firearm-related incidents early Sunday morning that left one man critically injured and another reporting an assault with a weapon. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:54 a.m. in the 3100 block of Garrity Way. Officers arrived to find a male victim suffering from

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Dec 03, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop Mall’s El Burrito Loco
El Burrito Loco

Nestled inside a gas station taqueria on Hilltop Mall’s Ring Road, El Burrito Loco delivered a culinary surprise: tender carnitas and a generous helping of guacamole that lent each bite a creamy embrace. The Chevron Burrito defied expectations with every bite. The Super Carnitas Burrito assembly invited reflection — each

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 01, 2024 Man reportedly injured in Richmond carjacking, suspects flee in RV
Man reportedly injured in Richmond carjacking, suspects flee in RV

A man sustained minor injuries during a reported carjacking on Emeric Avenue in Richmond Friday night, police said. Officers responded to Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center at 901 Nevin Avenue at 9:51 p.m. after the victim sought treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Nov 30, 2024 On the agenda: cooking up a BBQ compromise as Richmond rethinks investments and targets unpaid property fees
On the agenda: cooking up a BBQ compromise as Richmond rethinks investments and targets unpaid property fees

The Richmond City Council meeting on December 3 will address a proposed investment policy promoting the "socially responsible" use of city funds, an appeal by the Up & Under Pub & Grill regarding a denied encroachment permit for a BBQ smoker, and a resolution to levy special assessments

by Soren Hemmila
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