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Crime in the City   -   Jan 11, 2025 One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing
One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing

A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 11, 2025 Richmond's new Dollar Tree pays homage to city's industrial roots
Richmond's new Dollar Tree store

Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any

by Catherine Rauch
Science   -   Jan 10, 2025 Volunteers document 174 bird species in Richmond’s Christmas Bird Count
Volunteers at the Landfill Loop trail

More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Jan 09, 2025 School district proposes $13 million budget cuts amid enrollment decline
School district proposes $13 million budget cuts amid enrollment decline

Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 08, 2025 Richmond City Council votes to boost their pay by 80 percent
Richmond City Council votes to boost their pay by 80 percent

The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 07, 2025 Baltic Kiss sets up "Go Fund Me" to keep doors open
Baltic Kiss sets up "Go Fund Me" to keep doors open

Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs. According

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jan 07, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Kelly’s Deli Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

Leaving Home Depot without a cart filled with impulse purchases felt like a win, but the real victory was starting the day with a warm burrito from Kelly's Deli. We were out and about and getting hungry when we decided to stop by Kelly’s Deli for a

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 06, 2025 Richmond Police warn of rise in street robberies, offer safety tips
Richmond Police warn of rise in street robberies, offer safety tips

The Richmond Police Department has reported a spike in street robberies across the city, with approximately 30 incidents occurring since December 1. According to Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, the robberies have occurred in various locations throughout the city.   “I don’t have any information at

by Soren Hemmila
One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing
Crime in the City   -   Jan 11, 2025 One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing

A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Jan 11, 2025 One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing
One injured, another in custody following Richmond stabbing

A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 11, 2025 Richmond's new Dollar Tree pays homage to city's industrial roots
Richmond's new Dollar Tree store

Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any

by Catherine Rauch
Science   -   Jan 10, 2025 Volunteers document 174 bird species in Richmond’s Christmas Bird Count
Volunteers at the Landfill Loop trail

More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Jan 09, 2025 School district proposes $13 million budget cuts amid enrollment decline
School district proposes $13 million budget cuts amid enrollment decline

Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 08, 2025 Richmond City Council votes to boost their pay by 80 percent
Richmond City Council votes to boost their pay by 80 percent

The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 07, 2025 Baltic Kiss sets up "Go Fund Me" to keep doors open
Baltic Kiss sets up "Go Fund Me" to keep doors open

Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs. According

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jan 07, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Kelly’s Deli Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

Leaving Home Depot without a cart filled with impulse purchases felt like a win, but the real victory was starting the day with a warm burrito from Kelly's Deli. We were out and about and getting hungry when we decided to stop by Kelly’s Deli for a

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 06, 2025 Richmond Police warn of rise in street robberies, offer safety tips
Richmond Police warn of rise in street robberies, offer safety tips

The Richmond Police Department has reported a spike in street robberies across the city, with approximately 30 incidents occurring since December 1. According to Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, the robberies have occurred in various locations throughout the city.   “I don’t have any information at

by Soren Hemmila
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