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Burrito Trail   -   Jul 23, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Masa Tamales & Taqueria
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Masa Tamales & Taqueria

Masa Tamales & Taqueria has a Point Richmond location and another on San Pablo Avenue that is also in the City of Pride and Purpose.  We received several requests to visit Masa and chose the San Pablo Avenue location with a drive-thru. They call it Masa Tamales & Taqueria El

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jul 20, 2024 Contra Costa County DA charges 30-year-old with murder in the death of teen
Contra Costa County DA charges 30-year-old with murder in the death of teen

The Contra Costa County District Attorney has charged  Alexi Alexander Pineda Ticas, 30, with murder following the death of 16-year-old Ricardo Funes-Barajas. The charges stem from a fatal collision on July 14, which authorities say was caused by Pinedaticas driving under the influence. The DA’s office issued a warrant

by Soren Hemmila
Jul 18, 2024 Richmond council member pushes tiny home villages for unsheltered adults
Richmond council member pushes tiny home villages for unsheltered adults

District 5 Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin is working with community members and city staff to identify sites to build tiny home villages for adults in Richmond. Tiny villages are temporary housing communities that provide a supportive environment for people experiencing homelessness as they transition to more permanent housing. One such tiny

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Jul 16, 2024 Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for City Council in District 1 to "See a Better Richmond"
Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for City Council in District 1 to "See a Better Richmond"

Belding Woods resident Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for Richmond City Council to address what she describes as unmet community needs and boost economic resilience in District 1. Brown, who has extensive experience in social work and juvenile justice, says her background will help her collaborate with the community to

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Jul 16, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s cantina burrito
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s cantina burrito

The Richmond Burrito Trail is back on 23rd Street, exploring a fast-food staple serving Mexican-inspired food. We’ve long been curious how this outpost of the multinational restaurant chain survives in a food mecca populated with authentic Mexican food. With our preconceived opinions firmly in check and our taste buds

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jul 14, 2024 Marin man whose teenage crime spree ended in Richmond paroled after 12 years
Marin man whose teenage crime spree ended in Richmond paroled after 12 years

A San Rafael man whose teenage crime spree ended in Richmond after stealing celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini and attempted murder could soon be released from prison. According to the San Francisco Standard, a state Parole Board granted Max Wade parol on Thursday. Wade was convicted of a 2012

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Jul 13, 2024 Richmond Council candidate Ahmad Anderson comes alive in District 5
Richmond Council candidate Ahmad Anderson comes alive in District 5

Laurel Park resident Ahmad Anderson is running for Richmond City Council in District 5, positioning himself as a fresh voice with innovative ideas and results-oriented leadership.  A native of Richmond, Anderson has lived on the south side all of his life, starting on South 18th Street before moving to 55th

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jul 12, 2024 Boyfriend suspected in El Portal Drive homicide found dead in Mexico
Boyfriend suspected in El Portal Drive homicide found dead in Mexico

Richmond Police Department officials have confirmed that Edirlei Tofolio, a person of interest in the stabbing death of 48-year-old Richmond resident Elidenia Da Silva, has been found dead in Mexico. Lynnelle Sanchez, Richmond Police Department public information officer, said homicide detectives were notified on July 9 that the victim’s

by Soren Hemmila
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