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Election   -   Nov 06, 2024 Jimenez, Wilson, Brown leading Richmond City Council race with thousands of votes to count
Jimenez, Wilson, Brown leading Richmond City Council race with thousands of votes to count

According to unofficial results, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council. However, thousands of votes may still be outstanding. Helen Nolan, Assistant Registrar for Contra Costa County, said the county still has to

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Nov 05, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Macdonald Avenue’s walk-up restaurant Tacos El Indio
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Macdonald Avenue’s walk-up restaurant Tacos El Indio

Tacos El Indio is an order-at-the-window restaurant attached to the La Fortuna Latina Mercado Y Carniceria on Macdonald Avenue. The cheerfully painted red and green concession stand-style food place blends into the grocery store so well that we’d never noticed it.  We were four Yelp pages in when we

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Nov 04, 2024 Political action committees unleash money, direct mailers, and attacks in Richmond council races, measures
Political action committees unleash money, direct mailers, and attacks in Richmond council races, measures

The collection of election materials delivered to the Grandview Independent’s headquarters has now stretched beyond 25 feet. Arranged end to end, the assortment of mailers and hand-delivered items extends halfway across the street. The materials, which either endorse or oppose candidates for the Richmond City Council and school board,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Nov 01, 2024 Richmond’s 'Free Ferry Fridays' opens scenic cycling route across Bay Area landmarks
Richmond’s 'Free Ferry Fridays' opens scenic cycling route across Bay Area landmarks

With Richmond’s “Free Ferry Friday” in full swing through the end of 2024, Bay Area residents can experience a unique blend of ferry travel and cycling from Richmond to San Francisco and back. The free ferry rides make it a cheap way to explore a scenic loop that spans

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 29, 2024 Authorities identify 28-year-old Richmond man as victim of deadly 21st Street shooting
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The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified the victim of the October 19 shooting as 28-year-old Richmond resident Geovanni Ortiz Gutierrez. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police are still investigating the shooting, do not have a suspect in custody, and no arrests have been

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Oct 29, 2024 On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more
On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more

We've passed La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine's bright green food truck in the La Familia Market on the corner of 37th and Macdonald Avenue a million times.  Today, we stopped, ordered a Carne Asada Burrito, took it home, weighed it, cut it in half, arranged

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 28, 2024 Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers
Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers

Xfinity service has been restored after fiber cables were cut over the weekend, knocking out service for thousands of Richmond residents. Comcast spokesperson Jon Koriel said vandals in Richmond damaged Comcast fiber cables, taking down services for many of our customers in the area on Sunday. “Unfortunately, yesterday’s vandalism

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 27, 2024 Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows
Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows

Richmond police officials spoke with community members at the Crime Prevention meeting last week to address escalating concerns over street sideshows. Both sides exchanged ideas on improving safety amid budgetary and resource challenges. Richmond is seeing an escalation in sideshows or gatherings where drivers perform stunts, which now often feature

by Soren Hemmila
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