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News   -   Feb 18, 2025 Richmond leaders, activists rally against Trump administration at Civic Center Plaza
Richmond leaders, activists rally against Trump administration at Civic Center Plaza

Richmond City Councilmember Claudia Jimenez joined community members at Civic Center Plaza on Monday to protest what she called an “attack against our democracy” by the Trump administration. “In just a month, Trump has fired thousands of civil servants across the country, defied judicial orders, and given [Elon] Musk unprecedented

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Feb 18, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street's Tacos El Kora
Tacos El Kora taco truck

The Richmond Burrito Trail is back on 23rd Street for a Super Carne Asada Burrito at Tacos El Kora food truck.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 17, 2025 Riggers Loft faces new eviction case amid dispute over back rent
Riggers Loft Wine Company

Attorneys for the City of Richmond's Surplus Property Authority (SPA) have filed a new unlawful detainer (UD) case against waterfront winery and event space Riggers Loft Wine Company, citing the business's most recent failure to pay rent.   The new case, now before the Contra Costa County

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 14, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review aging sewer, financial policies, budget, and hiring trends
Keller Beach in Richmond

Richmond City Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on a new Keller Beach sewer connection on Tuesday, citing risks from the aging pipeline. The council will also receive updates on financial policies, budget timing, and hiring trends. Another moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections The Richmond City Council is poised

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Feb 13, 2025 Glydways turning Sears into AV command center at Hilltop Mall
Glydways turning Sears into AV command center at Hilltop Mall

Construction continues at Glydway's 14-acre development hub, which is transforming part of the former Sears building at Hilltop Mall into a development and demonstration core for its all-electric transit technology. In January, Glydways announced it was building a temporary 14-acre testing hub for its Automated Transit Network technology.

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Feb 11, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Macdonald Avenue's Salsa Taqueria
Salsa Taqueria

Salsa Taqueria, with its handwritten signs, menudo on the menu, and a line to order, is a place that promises a unique dining experience. It's a taqueria that's very much alive inside, packed with mostly dudes eating soup and chatting over steaming bowls while music plays.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 10, 2025 Coroner identifies 51-year-old Richmond man fatally shot by Richmond Police
Coroner identifies 51-year-old Richmond man fatally shot by Richmond Police

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division has identified Jose Mendez-Rios, 51, of Richmond, as the suspect fatally shot by Richmond Police last week. Richmond police officers were attempting to locate Mendez-Rios, who was reportedly wanted on a probation violation warrant related to domestic violence charges.

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Feb 09, 2025 Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council to honor longtime community leaders
Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council to honor longtime community leaders

The Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council will honor three of the city’s longest-serving Neighborhood Council presidents during its Black History Month celebration on February 10 at 7 p.m. in the Richmond City Council Chamber at 440 Civic Center Plaza. The event will recognize Joe Fisher of the Coronado Neighborhood

by Soren Hemmila
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