
Can a burrito be too meaty? The Richmond Burrito Trail finds out as we return to 23rd Street to sample the Hidalgo-style Barbacoa de Borrego at EL Chaparro Restaurant. EL Chaparro is a small restaurant near San Pablo city limits. Its sign features a worried-looking cartoon lamb getting cooked in
by Soren Hemmila
A Contra Costa Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the West Contra Costa Unified School District in a closely watched lawsuit seeking to address long-standing teacher vacancies and facility issues at several district schools. Petitioners, including teachers and parents, had requested a writ of mandate to compel the district
by Soren Hemmila
At its October 15 meeting, the Richmond City Council will receive an update on the $27.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with $14.7 million still unobligated ahead of a December 2024 deadline. The council will vote on reallocating ARPA funds, support Proposition 6 to end
by Soren Hemmila
Councilmember Melvin Willis and Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, who are running for reelection to the Richmond City Council, have received endorsements from the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America. Both candidates' questionnaires share their views on a wide range of matters, including police abolition, increasing housing regulation, running for
by Soren Hemmila
This week, the Richmond Burrito Trail stops on San Pablo Avenue at Mi Casa Grill, which sits at the edge of the Grocery Outlet parking lot, for some fancy silver slabs. The owners of Mi Casa Grill turned a once desolate corner with a vacant building into a brightly decorated
by Soren Hemmila
For Ahmad Anderson, a Richmond native and University of California, Berkeley alumnus, appearing on ESPN's College GameDay was more than just a moment in the national spotlight. It was an opportunity to represent his hometown and alma mater on one of college football's biggest stages. Anderson,
by Soren Hemmila
The latest campaign finance reports reveal substantial contributions across Richmond’s City Council races, with Claudia Jimenez leading the pack with $52,803 raised. On the ballot measure front, Richmond Votes Matters reported receiving a hefty $217,200, and SEIU 1021, which represents city employees, contributed $135,000 to the
by Soren Hemmila
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $130.7 million in ERF grants to help 18 communities, including Richmond, address the needs of over 3,300 people living in encampments. The City of Richmond was awarded $9,336,746 in the latest round of Encampment Resolution Funding grants to provide services
by Soren Hemmila