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The Richmond City Council approved a contract to add 70 new automated license plate reader cameras and 40 pan-zoom-tilt cameras at last night’s meeting. Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, who pulled the item from the consent calendar, said she had concerns about civil liberties surrounding the Flock Safety automated license
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A proposed single-family housing development at a prime waterfront location near the Craneway Pavilion is facing criticism. The Marina Point project would create 100 housing units on a 4.92-acre vacant lot once part of the sprawling World War II Kaiser Shipyard. The property is zoned for very high-density residential
Community
Local artists opened their studios in Richmond to the public this weekend for the first time in many years, providing a rare opportunity for a look at their work and the space they create it in. The Open Studio event was organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, an all-volunteer
The Richmond Police and Richmond Fire Toy Program is back this year to once again bring smiles to the faces of children in need across Richmond. "We are excited to announce that we will be providing toys, groceries, and even a chance to win a bike for families with
Richmond Yacht Club invites you to come and learn to "Sail a Small" boat at their annual fun, family-friendly event, open to everyone, even if you have no previous sailing experience. Enjoy a fun day on the water on Saturday, November 4th, from 10:30 a.m. to
The Masquer's Playhouse presents "The People vs. Mona," a musical that pulls the audience right into the middle of the fast-paced action and hijinx happening in small-town America. Set in Tippo, Georgia, this musical offers an eclectic mix of comedy and drama. Mona, a third-generation Latina
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Richmond's Fire Chief Angel Montoya is no longer employed in Richmond, according to the president of Firefighters Local 188, and Aaron Osorio has been named Interim Fire Chief. According to Richmond Firefighters Local 188 President Michael Velazques, the union received official word of Montoya's departure, but
■ Viva Space Vegas! Greetings Humans! We welcome you to Viva Space Vegas! – the zillion-star-rated entertainment capital of the galaxy, conveniently located at 126 Buena Vista, Richmond, on the family-friendly Red Planet, where the fun never sets! Visit any time of day and venture down the “strip” ... if you dare. But
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After an epic hours-long public comment section Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, the Richmond City Council voted five to one in favor of a resolution ‘Affirming Richmond’s Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza.’ The resolution sponsored by Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez and Vice Mayor Gayle
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Richmond Police Department will be stepping up its effort to address abandoned and illegally parked vehicles by ramping up parking enforcement in the coming weeks. According to a social media post by Sergeant Donald Patchin, officers will be starting in the city's central district and focusing on vehicles
Entertainment
Our picks for a great, fun-filled weekend! ■ Adult Drop-In Pickleball Ready to pick up a new sport and have some fun? Join us for Pickleball at the Recreation Complex Gym on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 18 and up! Whether you're
As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one