Events
What’s happening around Richmond? There are plenty of options! Richmond always has something going on, from beer and food trucks to art in the park, comedy, and more. Check out our picks for this week's summertime fun! This Week @ East Brother Beer Co. Here’s What’s
Burrito Trail
The Richmond Burrito Trail makes a stop on 23rd Street, visiting all-night food truck-like El Tapatio Restaurant during the day. We’ve often found middle-of-the-night dining to be pretty limited around here. There is Nations Hamburgers and Andy’s, but we hear even they close these days. But El Tapatio
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Since 2020, Richmond’s budget for the city attorney’s office has grown by more than 140 percent, according to a workforce analysis by government management consultant Raftelis. According to the city’s figures, Richmond spent $1,610,307 on the city attorney’s office in 2020. For this year,
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Richmond police are investigating a fatal Fourth of July stabbing at the Solace Apartment Homes at 3535 El Portal Drive. Lt. Donald Patchin, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said they received reports of a stabbing at 4:22 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. “Officers responded and
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While the City of Richmond promised 20 full minutes of fireworks during our July 3 celebration, amateur pyrotechnic engineers celebrated Independence Day with hundreds of unsanctioned shows that ran much longer. According to police data, the department received 111 calls reporting fireworks on July 4. The department also received three
Community
Hundreds turned out for the annual fireworks celebration at Richmond's Marina Bay Wednesday night as an unusually fog-less sky and warmer-than-usual temperatures added to the festive feel of the evening. In years past, festival-goers donned jackets and parkas, bundling children in blankets to brave the cold wind and
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Despite announcing layoffs that will gut the bulk of its Richmond crew, construction continues on what will become the expansive Moxion Giga Factory at the Port of Richmond. In a surprise move last week, Moxion filed a WARN notice with the Employment Development Department, stating the planned layoffs in August
Events
Check out Grandview's hyper-local round-up of fun things to do in Richmond this week. 3rd of July @ Marina Bay Park 3rd of July Fireworks & Celebration! Wednesday, July 3, 5-10 p.m. Fireworks, food, and fun are what this event is all about. Celebrate with your fellow community
Burrito Trail
We were hungry. Between a busy day of meetings and breaking news, lunch hour came and went without notice. By mid-afternoon, with our stomachs growling, we dashed to La Flor de Jalisco's food truck. This week’s stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail is La Flor de Jalisco
Crime in the City
Heavy police activity Monday along Rheem and Maricopa Avenues sparked concern among neighbors who watched as officers combed their neighborhood searching for a suspect while a helicopter hovered overhead. Police said they were seeking 27-year-old Demarie Doss, who reportedly had several outstanding warrants and was a suspect in an assault
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According to a statement released by Chevron on Monday, a newly formed organization is challenging the text of the "Make Polluters Pay tax" ballot measure that will go before voters in November. Chevron spokesperson Ross Allen said the Coalition for Richmond’s Future is challenging the wording of
The Richmond City Council has a busy agenda on July 2. Key items include incentives for all-electric buildings in new construction, ballot placement for election reform, and setting fees for sidewalk vending permits. A couple of interesting items are tucked in the consent calendar, including a settlement agreement with local