An engineering report detailing $228 million in needed repairs to Richmond’s Point Potrero Marine Terminal prompted a detailed discussion Tuesday night after Councilmember Soheila Bana pulled the item from the city’s consent calendar for public review. The presentation by Port Director Charles Gerard and a consultant from Moffatt
by Soren Hemmila
From domestic violence and firearms violations to vehicle thefts and DUIs, Richmond police logged numerous arrests and investigations between October 13 and 20, 2025. Officers responded to attempted murder, sexual assault, multiple domestic violence cases, and a steady stream of property crimes scattered across the city. Richmond crime incidents Monday,
by Soren Hemmila
Four candidates have filed to run for mayor of Richmond, and multiple city council seats also drew challengers, as the city prepares for its first primary under a new majority-vote system, according to documents filed with the city clerk as of October 3, 2025. The June 2026 election will be
by Soren Hemmila
Residents turned out across Richmond on Saturday for two community events: the 39th annual Harmony Walk in the Park hosted by the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program and an Arbor Day tree planting celebration on the Richmond Greenway organized by Groundwork Richmond and city partners. The Harmony Walk in the Park
by Soren Hemmila
The long-awaited Tommy’s Burger Co. on San Pablo Avenue quietly opened its doors Saturday in Richmond’s North and East neighborhood, turning on the griddle for customers for the first time after months of delays. Inside, co-owner Tommy Ryan moved between the fry basket and grill, still training staff
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond City Council’s Tuesday meeting will focus on two new business items: a proposed Public Lands Policy requiring union labor, fair wages, and local hiring on city-owned projects, and a resolution supporting federal recognition of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. Also up for review is a $228 million Port of
by Soren Hemmila
From vandalism and domestic violence to weapons found on school campuses, Richmond police logged a flurry of arrests and investigations between October 6 and 12, 2025. Officers responded to multiple DUIs, armed robbery, several domestic violence cases, and a spate of property crimes scattered across the city. Richmond crime incidents
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond's electric bike share program has reduced its operating hours and begun removing batteries from bikes overnight in response to increasing vandalism and theft, according to city officials. The program now operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 6 p.m.
by Soren Hemmila