Soren Hemmila

Deli sandwich, sub, hoagie, grinder, hero, all names for essentially the same thing: a long sandwich served on a sturdy roll, typically filled with meat, cheese, veggies, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar. Which term you use depends on where you are. When we think of deli sandwiches, we

Another week brought another wave of stolen cars, armed robberies, and assaults across Richmond. Between July 14 and July 20, 2025, police responded to a steady stream of incidents, including arson, sexual assault, and violent threats. Here is a selection of the crimes, arrests, and public safety calls that kept

A proposal to close the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bicycle and pedestrian trail four days a week will face a final vote on August 7 at the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The commission postponed a similar vote in April after staff recommended against the closure, saying the plan didn’t

Republic Services and Teamsters Local 439 have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that disrupted garbage and recycling collection across the Bay Area for nearly two weeks. “We’ve reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 439 for our Forward Landfill employees,” Republic Services said Friday in

A newly released survey of Richmond renters reveals that rent control policies have helped stabilize housing costs and increase tenant awareness, but persistent concerns persist about property maintenance, financial stress, and the power imbalance between landlords and tenants. The Richmond Rent Board reviewed the findings of the 2024 Bay Area

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a series of sexual battery incidents in the Point Richmond area that have targeted individuals exercising alone during daylight and early evening hours. Police said the suspect has approached victims and made unwanted physical contact before fleeing. Most incidents occurred along popular walking and

The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department for the week of July 7, 2025, through July 13, 2025. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Richmond Police Department CAD events CAD Events include calls for service, traffic stops,

Garbage strike disrupts Richmond waste collection; Temporary Drop-Off Site Opens