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News   -   Dec 22, 2024 Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal
Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal

The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Dec 20, 2024 Historic Richmond bricks free to good home
Historic Richmond bricks free to good home

Brickyard Landing Owners Association will offer historic Richmond-made bricks to Richmond non-profits and civic organizations at an event slated for January. The bricks are what's left of the historic chimney and kiln, which were once part of the Richmond Pressed Brick Company, which had to be demolished for

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 19, 2024 Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue
Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue

A man was injured Wednesday night on Chanslor Avenue after being reportedly struck in the head with a rifle during an attempted robbery, police said. According to Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lynnelle Sanchez, officers responded to two ShotSpotter activations around 8:58 p.m.: one near Espee Avenue

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 17, 2024 Autonomous car company to create 14-acre facility at Hilltop Mall
Autonomous car company to create 14-acre facility at Hilltop Mall

Autonomous car company Glydways announced plans on Monday for a temporary development and demonstration facility at Hilltop Mall. The facility will include a dedicated test track, a 13,000-square-foot maintenance facility, and a visitor showroom. It will allow Glydways to test its autonomous transit network technology while showcasing its operations

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Dec 17, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop’s recently opened Chipotle Mexican Grill
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop’s recently opened Chipotle Mexican Grill

It was OK.  If we were on a road trip far home and stopped for lunch, we would probably be really happy with these burritos from Chipotle. But we live in a burrito wonderland, not a burrito desert. Chipotle’s slab must stack up to local favorites like Taqueria La

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Dec 15, 2024 School district finds $18 million, will vote on complete Stege Elementary rebuild
School district finds $18 million, will vote on complete Stege Elementary rebuild

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is poised to approve a resolution to fully rebuild Stege Elementary School during the December 18 board meeting. The resolution would increase the project budget from $43 million to $61 million. According to the resolution, Stege Elementary is the district’s oldest school

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 13, 2024 Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run
Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run

A 56-year-old man, identified as Prentiss Jackson, was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run collision while riding a bike on Carlson Boulevard near Bayview Avenue, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on December 8, when firefighters from Station 64 responded to a walk-in report of a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 13, 2024 On the agenda: State of the City, housing, police recruitment, and BART updates
On the agenda: State of the City, housing, police recruitment, and BART updates

Richmond's City Council will cover a full agenda during its meeting on December 17, with highlights including Mayor Eduardo Martinez's annual State of the City Address, which will outline the city's progress, challenges, and future goals. The council will also hear presentations on tiny

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal
News   -   Dec 22, 2024 Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal

The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Dec 22, 2024 Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal
Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal

The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Dec 20, 2024 Historic Richmond bricks free to good home
Historic Richmond bricks free to good home

Brickyard Landing Owners Association will offer historic Richmond-made bricks to Richmond non-profits and civic organizations at an event slated for January. The bricks are what's left of the historic chimney and kiln, which were once part of the Richmond Pressed Brick Company, which had to be demolished for

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 19, 2024 Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue
Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue

A man was injured Wednesday night on Chanslor Avenue after being reportedly struck in the head with a rifle during an attempted robbery, police said. According to Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lynnelle Sanchez, officers responded to two ShotSpotter activations around 8:58 p.m.: one near Espee Avenue

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 17, 2024 Autonomous car company to create 14-acre facility at Hilltop Mall
Autonomous car company to create 14-acre facility at Hilltop Mall

Autonomous car company Glydways announced plans on Monday for a temporary development and demonstration facility at Hilltop Mall. The facility will include a dedicated test track, a 13,000-square-foot maintenance facility, and a visitor showroom. It will allow Glydways to test its autonomous transit network technology while showcasing its operations

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Dec 17, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop’s recently opened Chipotle Mexican Grill
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Hilltop’s recently opened Chipotle Mexican Grill

It was OK.  If we were on a road trip far home and stopped for lunch, we would probably be really happy with these burritos from Chipotle. But we live in a burrito wonderland, not a burrito desert. Chipotle’s slab must stack up to local favorites like Taqueria La

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Dec 15, 2024 School district finds $18 million, will vote on complete Stege Elementary rebuild
School district finds $18 million, will vote on complete Stege Elementary rebuild

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is poised to approve a resolution to fully rebuild Stege Elementary School during the December 18 board meeting. The resolution would increase the project budget from $43 million to $61 million. According to the resolution, Stege Elementary is the district’s oldest school

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 13, 2024 Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run
Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run

A 56-year-old man, identified as Prentiss Jackson, was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run collision while riding a bike on Carlson Boulevard near Bayview Avenue, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on December 8, when firefighters from Station 64 responded to a walk-in report of a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 13, 2024 On the agenda: State of the City, housing, police recruitment, and BART updates
On the agenda: State of the City, housing, police recruitment, and BART updates

Richmond's City Council will cover a full agenda during its meeting on December 17, with highlights including Mayor Eduardo Martinez's annual State of the City Address, which will outline the city's progress, challenges, and future goals. The council will also hear presentations on tiny

by Soren Hemmila
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