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News   -   Jan 20, 2025 Close encounters of the traffic kind
Close encounters of the traffic kind

They’re back. The field of flexible traffic poles have returned to the Barrett Avenue and Key Boulevard sideshow deterrence pilot project last week. Last month, city contractors installed a surface-mounted curb system, high-visibility continental crosswalks, bikeway striping, a red curb, and refreshed turn and stop indicators in the East

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 19, 2025 Three injured in Carlson Boulevard crash following sheriff pursuit
Three injured in Carlson Boulevard crash following sheriff pursuit

Three people were injured in a collision in front of the Kwik Serv gas station on Carlson Boulevard following a pursuit by the Contra Costa Sheriff Saturday morning. Images of the dramatic crash scene were shared across social media. They showed a white truck that collided with a utility pole

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 17, 2025 On the agenda: bicycle connectivity, council pay, and fire preparedness
Point Richmond Bicycle Connectivity Project

The Richmond City Council’s January 21 meeting has a packed consent calendar, including a proposal to seek $213,100 in grant funding for the Point Richmond Bicycle Connectivity Project, which aims to improve safety and access for cyclists and pedestrians.  All of this week's items are on

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 16, 2025 Decomposed human remains found at Keller Beach, investigation ongoing
Decomposed human remains found at Keller Beach, investigation ongoing

Decomposed human remains were discovered at Keller Beach in Richmond on Monday evening, prompting an investigation by local authorities. According to Dave Mason, Public Information Supervisor for the East Bay Regional District, a park visitor reported the remains at approximately 8:41 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14. “The Contra

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 14, 2025 Three Richmond city councilmembers sworn in, outline agendas for city’s future
Three Richmond city councilmembers sworn in, outline agendas for city’s future

Richmond welcomed three city council members to office Tuesday evening in a ceremony marked by an appreciation for outgoing councilmembers and plans to tackle issues from economic growth to environmental justice. The swearing-in ceremony began at 5 p.m., with Mayor Eduardo Martinez welcoming attendees and acknowledging the contributions of

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jan 14, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop Plaza's Taquería María
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop Plaza's Taquería María

The Richmond Burrito Trail is back in the Hilltop neighborhood, trying to fill out this section of the Richmond Burrito Trail Bingo Card at Hilltop Plaza’s Taquería María. We noticed Taquería María when we picked up our Denver-style burritos from the new Chipotle a few doors down and made

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 13, 2025 Former "Burnt Ramen" punk club goes up in smoke
Former "Burnt Ramen" punk club goes up in smoke

Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 12, 2025 San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two
San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two

A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at

by Soren Hemmila
Close encounters of the traffic kind
News   -   Jan 20, 2025 Close encounters of the traffic kind

They’re back. The field of flexible traffic poles have returned to the Barrett Avenue and Key Boulevard sideshow deterrence pilot project last week. Last month, city contractors installed a surface-mounted curb system, high-visibility continental crosswalks, bikeway striping, a red curb, and refreshed turn and stop indicators in the East

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Jan 20, 2025 Close encounters of the traffic kind
Close encounters of the traffic kind

They’re back. The field of flexible traffic poles have returned to the Barrett Avenue and Key Boulevard sideshow deterrence pilot project last week. Last month, city contractors installed a surface-mounted curb system, high-visibility continental crosswalks, bikeway striping, a red curb, and refreshed turn and stop indicators in the East

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 19, 2025 Three injured in Carlson Boulevard crash following sheriff pursuit
Three injured in Carlson Boulevard crash following sheriff pursuit

Three people were injured in a collision in front of the Kwik Serv gas station on Carlson Boulevard following a pursuit by the Contra Costa Sheriff Saturday morning. Images of the dramatic crash scene were shared across social media. They showed a white truck that collided with a utility pole

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 17, 2025 On the agenda: bicycle connectivity, council pay, and fire preparedness
Point Richmond Bicycle Connectivity Project

The Richmond City Council’s January 21 meeting has a packed consent calendar, including a proposal to seek $213,100 in grant funding for the Point Richmond Bicycle Connectivity Project, which aims to improve safety and access for cyclists and pedestrians.  All of this week's items are on

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 16, 2025 Decomposed human remains found at Keller Beach, investigation ongoing
Decomposed human remains found at Keller Beach, investigation ongoing

Decomposed human remains were discovered at Keller Beach in Richmond on Monday evening, prompting an investigation by local authorities. According to Dave Mason, Public Information Supervisor for the East Bay Regional District, a park visitor reported the remains at approximately 8:41 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14. “The Contra

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 14, 2025 Three Richmond city councilmembers sworn in, outline agendas for city’s future
Three Richmond city councilmembers sworn in, outline agendas for city’s future

Richmond welcomed three city council members to office Tuesday evening in a ceremony marked by an appreciation for outgoing councilmembers and plans to tackle issues from economic growth to environmental justice. The swearing-in ceremony began at 5 p.m., with Mayor Eduardo Martinez welcoming attendees and acknowledging the contributions of

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jan 14, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop Plaza's Taquería María
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop Plaza's Taquería María

The Richmond Burrito Trail is back in the Hilltop neighborhood, trying to fill out this section of the Richmond Burrito Trail Bingo Card at Hilltop Plaza’s Taquería María. We noticed Taquería María when we picked up our Denver-style burritos from the new Chipotle a few doors down and made

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 13, 2025 Former "Burnt Ramen" punk club goes up in smoke
Former "Burnt Ramen" punk club goes up in smoke

Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 12, 2025 San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two
San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two

A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at

by Soren Hemmila
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