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News   -   Apr 07, 2024 New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park
New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park

On a sunny Sunday, crowds of happy, smiling people turned up at Marina Bay Park for the launch of Richmond’s second Certified Farmer’s Market location. The inaugural Marina Bay Farmer's Market, held in the parking lot near Regatta Boulevard and Melville Square, got off to a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops
Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops

The Richmond City Council tried to pass a moratorium on tobacco retailers, but with only four councilmembers in attendance, they didn’t have the five votes required to pass an emergency ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council members reported receiving numerous complaints about the number of smoke shops and

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 02, 2024 On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras
On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras

Recently, Richmond officials have received numerous complaints regarding the number of smoke shops and tobacco retailers throughout the city. The Richmond City Council will consider an urgency ordinance to place a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retailers. “The City of Richmond has a significant interest in discouraging tobacco use by

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Mar 28, 2024 Update: Police take South 36th Street homicide suspect into custody
Update: Police take South 36th Street homicide suspect into custody

Updated at 10:45 p.m. March 28, 2024 The suspect in a homicide on South 36th Street has been taken into custody this afternoon, the Richmond Police announced Thursday night. Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons shared online that Richmond Police Detectives, in partnership with an outside agency, were able

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 27, 2024 Neighbors, surplus land committee visit shuttered Adams Middle School
Neighbors, surplus land committee visit shuttered Adams Middle School

Neighbors concerned about the future of the Adams Middle School property joined the West Contra Costa Unified School District 7-11 Committee for a site tour Tuesday evening. The school, which has been empty since 2009, is one of four unused properties the committee will evaluate for the district. Over the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 25, 2024 On the agenda: more pickle madness, urgent issues in the urban forest, and a nepotism discussion
On the agenda: more pickle madness, urgent issues in the urban forest, and a nepotism discussion

The Urban Forestry Advisory Committee, which is tasked with “aggressively expanding the City of Richmond’s tree canopy,” will share its concerns and recommendations with the council during the March 26 meeting. The committee has three recommendations to communicate at the meeting, starting with a hazard tree mitigation budget and

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 23, 2024 Locals protest opening of Craneway Pavilion pickleball facility
Locals protest opening of Craneway Pavilion pickleball facility

Richmond residents, dressed as Rosie the Riveters, protested the opening of the Craneway Pavilion pickleball facility at today’s opening day event. Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon representing women who took on factory and shipyard jobs during World War II. Pickleball is a sport involving two or four

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 19, 2024 MTC contemplates return of Richmond Bridge breakdown lane
MTC contemplates return of Richmond Bridge breakdown lane

If everything goes to plan, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the folks in charge of the Bay Area's eight state-owned bridges, will open a dedicated lane for Richmond Bridge drivers to break down or chat after a fender bender. Bike East Bay Advocacy Manager Dani Lanis said MTC'

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