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Burrito Trail   -   Aug 27, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop’s La Guerita Taqueria
La Guerita Taqueria

La Guerita Taqueria opened a few weeks ago in Richmond's Hilltop neighborhood, generating excitement amongst those who are always on the hunt for new eats. Though off the well-beaten taco truck path for some, La Guerita is worth checking out. To get there, head to the mall, but

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Aug 26, 2024 Anderson only Richmond Council candidate to earn West County Democratic Club endorsement
Anderson only Richmond Council candidate to earn West County Democratic Club endorsement

Of the seven council hopefuls seeking one of three seats on the dias, District 5 resident Ahmad Anderson was the only Richmond City Council candidate to earn an endorsement from the West County Democratic Club endorsement. Anderson, a resident of the Laurel Park neighborhood, received 92 of the 117 votes

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 21, 2024 Richmond political canvassing incident sparks police involvement
Richmond political canvassing incident sparks police involvement

Richmond Police were alerted to an allegation of paper snatching after a canvasser for a local candidate said a resident grabbed paperwork from them and didn't return it. The incident happened last Saturday when Claudia Citroen, a vocal critic of the local political organization, the Richmond Progressive Alliance,

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Aug 20, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street's Tacos El Panzón
On the Richmond Burrito Trail:  23rd Street's Tacos El Panzón

Don’t believe everything you see on social media. We were out for a walk on a recent evening and passed by Tacos El Panzon at 23rd Street and Garvin, whose lot was packed with people in line and some eating at picnic tables. This food trailer is at the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 18, 2024 Council candidate says rights violated after meeting ejection
Council candidate says rights violated after meeting ejection

District 1 Richmond City Council candidate and frequent meeting commentator Mark Wassberg says his rights were violated when he was removed from a special meeting last week. During the public comment period, Wassberg criticized the city council, referring to them as a bunch of idiots. When Wassberg mentioned he was

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 14, 2024 Richmond secures $14 million state grant to transform Motel 6 into supportive housing
Richmond secures $14 million state grant to transform Motel 6 into supportive housing

Richmond has received a State of California Homekey grant to purchase and rehabilitate the Motel 6 on 24th Street into 48 supportive housing units for unsheltered individuals. Homekey, a statewide initiative, aims to provide and rapidly increase housing availability for individuals facing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Richmond

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 14, 2024 Richmond City Council approves settlement with Chevron, removes refinery tax ballot measure
Richmond City Council approves settlement with Chevron, removes refinery tax ballot measure

In a special meeting Wednesday, the Richmond City Council unanimously approved a 10-year half-billion dollar agreement with the city’s largest taxpayer, Chevron, removing the proposed "Make Polluters Pay" tax from the November ballot. Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez said in a statement that the city had reached an

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 13, 2024 City announces $550 million settlement with Chevron, withdrawal of oil refinery tax ballot measure
City announces $550 million settlement with Chevron, withdrawal of oil refinery tax ballot measure

Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. According to the proposed settlement, Chevron, the City Attorney, and a City Council ad hoc committee have negotiated an agreement that will end the current lawsuit and the threat of new ones. Chevron initially offered the city $300 million or

by Soren Hemmila
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