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Burrito Trail   -   Sep 24, 2024 On The Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop's El Sabor De Guadalajara
El Sabor De Guadalajara

The deliciousness wafted from El Sabor De Guadalajara’s bag of goodies on the ride home. The Richmond Burrito Trail was partaking in a Chile Relleno-centric visit to a little restaurant located in a cluster of businesses ringing the former Hilltop Mall.  On a quest of sorts, we ordered a

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Sep 23, 2024 Richmond police capture suspect following afternoon search in the North and East
Richmond police capture suspect following afternoon search in the North and East

Richmond Police took a wanted felon into custody Monday afternoon after conducting a yard-to-yard search in the North and East Neighborhood.   Police said an officer on routine patrol saw a wanted felon drive by him around 2 p.m. "I’m hiding from police": suspect tells local editor

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 21, 2024 Richmond launches mobile food vendor program to support local businesses
Richmond launches mobile food vendor program to support local businesses

The City of Richmond, in partnership with the Richmond Farmers Market, unveiled its new Mobile Vendor Program on Saturday, Macdonald Avenue near the Richmond Bart Station. The initiative aims to help local street vendors grow their businesses while complying with health regulations and promoting the possibility of expanding into brick-and-mortar

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 20, 2024 On the agenda: BBQ permit battle, Chevron funds, political reform, street renaming
On the agenda: BBQ permit battle, Chevron funds, political reform, street renaming

The Richmond City Council will discuss renaming Spring Street, hear an appeal on a BBQ smoker permit for Up & Under Pub & Grill, and explore how to allocate $550 million from a Chevron settlement for a fossil fuel-independent economy. The council will also debate limits on political influence.

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Sep 17, 2024 Richmond Burrito Trail: Point Richmond’s Maya Taqueria
Point Richmond’s Maya Taqueria

Decisions decisions. We were in Point Richmond trying to choose between a Free Time Travel Consultation and a burrito. OK, it wasn’t a hard decision. We ordered a Chicken Burrito from Maya Taqueria on Railroad Avenue. Maya is a small restaurant with counter service and tables and chairs in

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Sep 15, 2024 Richmond, San Pablo host Latin American Independence Day Parade on 23rd Street
Richmond, San Pablo host Latin American Independence Day Parade on 23rd Street

The cities of Richmond and San Pablo joined together on Saturday to host their first-ever Latin American Independence Day Parade, a vibrant celebration of culture and community. Dubbed the "Fiestas Patrias," the event served as a replacement for this year's Cinco de Mayo parade, which was

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Sep 15, 2024 Police arrest suspect after gun fired during a child custody exchange
Nevin Avenue

A man is facing attempted murder, child abuse, and domestic violence charges after reportedly firing a stolen firearm during a child custody exchange in the 3500 block of Nevin Avenue on Saturday night. Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Donald Patchin said officers responded to reports of a shooting

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Sep 14, 2024 Melvin Willis spotlights homelessness, human trafficking, and youth initiatives in Richmond Council reelection
Melvin Willis spotlights homelessness, human trafficking, and youth initiatives in Richmond Council reelection

As Richmond City Councilmember Melvin Willis seeks reelection, he is doubling down on efforts to address pressing issues such as homelessness and human trafficking and expanding youth programs. Willis, representing District 1 in Richmond, has focused his platform on building community-centered solutions. A longtime resident of Richmond, Willis, has been

by Soren Hemmila
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