The Richmond City Council returns from summer break on September 10 with a consent calendar filled with items that will be approved without discussion. These include the second reading of the nepotism prevention ordinance, assorted contracts, and proclamations. There is only one new business item on Tuesday’s agenda: the
Patricia Perez says her family is grateful for any reminders they can have of her grandson Pedie around the south Richmond neighborhood, which is home to the family business and where they lost Pedie almost ten years ago, an event Perez said changed their family forever. This Tuesday night, the
A seasoned activist and environmental advocate, Sue Wilson is making her first bid for public office. She is seeking to fill the District 5 Richmond City Council seat vacated by Gayle McLaughlin. Known for her behind-the-scenes work in local politics, Wilson is stepping into the spotlight with a platform centered
Check out Grandview's picks for art, theater, and music happening this week in Richmond. Whiskey Talk and Tastings @ The Factory Bar Tonight!! We are very excited to host our good friends and super local distiller, Savage & Cooke Distillery (winner of the California Bourbon Distillery of the Year
El Trompudo Tacos Shop on busy San Pablo Dam Road was doing brisk business when we stopped in last week for a Carne Asada Burrito. The taqueria is located in a small, brightly colored orange building next to the Pedaler Bike Shop, so you can have a burrito while you
Richmond City Council candidate Shawn Dunning, who previously ran for mayor in 2022, has spent over two decades in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. He says his campaign is driven by a deep love for Richmond and a desire to foster more inclusive and collaborative decision-making. “The solutions to the most
Below, you will find Grandview's picks for food, fun, and music happening this Labor Day weekend in Richmond. If you are looking for outdoor fun, Kennedy Grove, Keller's Beach, and Wildcat Canyon offer a wide variety of options with picnic areas, trails, and more! Washington Elementary
“I am so proud that you are getting indoors,” Daniel Barth said, peering into a makeshift tent along the BART tracks behind the Target shopping center this morning. Barth, Executive Director of Safe Organized Spaces Richmond, is one of several organizations providing services as city workers began clearing out "
La Guerita Taqueria opened a few weeks ago in Richmond's Hilltop neighborhood, generating excitement amongst those who are always on the hunt for new eats. Though off the well-beaten taco truck path for some, La Guerita is worth checking out. To get there, head to the mall, but
Of the seven council hopefuls seeking one of three seats on the dias, District 5 resident Ahmad Anderson was the only Richmond City Council candidate to earn an endorsement from the West County Democratic Club endorsement. Anderson, a resident of the Laurel Park neighborhood, received 92 of the 117 votes
Richmond Police were alerted to an allegation of paper snatching after a canvasser for a local candidate said a resident grabbed paperwork from them and didn't return it. The incident happened last Saturday when Claudia Citroen, a vocal critic of the local political organization, the Richmond Progressive Alliance,
Don’t believe everything you see on social media. We were out for a walk on a recent evening and passed by Tacos El Panzon at 23rd Street and Garvin, whose lot was packed with people in line and some eating at picnic tables. This food trailer is at the
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District 1 Richmond City Council candidate and frequent meeting commentator Mark Wassberg says his rights were violated when he was removed from a special meeting last week. During the public comment period, Wassberg criticized the city council, referring to them as a bunch of idiots. When Wassberg mentioned he was
Local artists will open their studios to the public this weekend, providing an opportunity to share their work and the space in which it is created with public members at various Richmond locations. This weekend, 42 artists’ works will be displayed in various city locations. Richmond’s Open Studio event
Get ready to rock! Eastbay indie band Desoto Reds is back with a brand new album and all the melodic, psychedelic fun that goes with it. “Put Me to Bed without My Head,” Desoto Reds’ latest offering, is the much-anticipated follow-up to the pandemic product, “Cordless Phone,” which will be
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Soulful Softball, Open Art Studios, and live music are among the many things to do in Richmond this week. Check out our calendar to find out what's happening! CORNER POCKET @ Rigger's Loft Wine Co. SOUL, CLASSIC ROCK, FUNK, R&B Corner Pocket is a 9-piece
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Richmond has received a State of California Homekey grant to purchase and rehabilitate the Motel 6 on 24th Street into 48 supportive housing units for unsheltered individuals. Homekey, a statewide initiative, aims to provide and rapidly increase housing availability for individuals facing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Richmond
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In a special meeting Wednesday, the Richmond City Council unanimously approved a 10-year half-billion dollar agreement with the city’s largest taxpayer, Chevron, removing the proposed "Make Polluters Pay" tax from the November ballot. Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez said in a statement that the city had reached an
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Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. According to the proposed settlement, Chevron, the City Attorney, and a City Council ad hoc committee have negotiated an agreement that will end the current lawsuit and the threat of new ones. Chevron initially offered the city $300 million or
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A Contra Costa Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled in favor of the Coalition for Richmond’s Future, ordering the removal of disputed language from a tax measure’s ballot label set for the November election, following a legal challenge by the group. The coalition and Chevron employee Daniela Dickey
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Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson announced the Fair Political Practices Commission has validated the guidance she received and followed concerning potential conflicts of interest related to her involvement with the Transformative Climate Communities grant. “I am happy to share with you the long-awaited official FPPC response regarding my role in
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A new smoke shop has opened on 23rd Street despite a moratorium on new tobacco retailers in Richmond. According to Richmond’s Director of Community Development, Lina Velasco the Lucky Smoke Shop at 633 23rd St. does not have the proper permitting and was referred to code enforcement for follow-up.
One of the best shows in the night sky, the Perseids meteor shower, is set to peak this weekend. If the weather cooperates, lucky stargazers will be able to see dozens of meteors per hour. Bright lights and fog aside, Richmond is a great place to discover all the objects
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Richmond police arrested a 44-year-old Richmond man suspected of murder early Wednesday morning. Lt. Donald Patchin said Richmond Police dispatch received calls of shots fired inside a home in the 1300 block of Lincoln Ave. on August 7 at 1:18 a.m. “Officers responded and located a male victim