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Crime in the City   -   Apr 07, 2025 Gunfire damages homes, vehicles on South 19th Street; no injuries reported
Gunfire damages homes, vehicles on South 19th Street; no injuries reported

Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left multiple homes and vehicles damaged Saturday afternoon, though no injuries were reported. Officers responded around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, to a ShotSpotter activation near South 19th Street and Potrero Avenue, according to Lt. Donald Patchin, Chief of Staff

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 05, 2025 El Sobrante joins nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests targeting Trump-Musk agenda
El Sobrante joins nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests targeting Trump-Musk agenda

El Sobrante joined more than 1,300 cities in a coordinated nationwide protest on Saturday demanding an end to overreach by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The event, part of the Hands Off! Day of Action saw millions gather across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and internationally, which organizers

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 03, 2025 Chevron cuts 600 jobs at former San Ramon headquarters
Chevron cuts 600 jobs at former San Ramon headquarters

Chevron filed a WARN notice with the state of California last week, announcing plans to lay off approximately 600 employees at its former headquarters in San Ramon. Chevron said the layoffs are part of efforts to streamline its organizational structure, improve efficiency, and enhance the company's long-term competitiveness.

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 02, 2025 Underage sales, hidden stashes: Richmond extends tobacco moratorium
Underage sales, hidden stashes: Richmond extends tobacco moratorium

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Pizza   -   Apr 01, 2025 On the Richmond Pizza Trail: 23rd Street's Navarro’s Italian Deli
 Navarro’s Italian Deli

Welcome to Grandview Independent's pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. Navarro’s Italian Deli may be best known for its sandwiches, but its pizza holds its own with a mix of

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 31, 2025 On the agenda: tobacco and sewer moratoriums, street sweeping, and healthy retail
On the agenda: tobacco and sewer moratoriums, street sweeping, and healthy retail

The Richmond City Council will hold two public hearings at Tuesday’s meeting: extending the city’s moratorium on new tobacco retailers for another year and prohibiting new sewer connections to the aging Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer for nearly two more years. The council will also consider allocating over $560,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 28, 2025 Caltrans withdraws plan to convert Richmond Bridge Trail into breakdown lane
Caltrans withdraws plan to convert Richmond Bridge Trail into breakdown lane

This story has been updated to include additional information. California Department of Transportation has withdrawn its proposal to limit pedestrian and bicyclist access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge following public outcry and organized advocacy efforts. The agency had proposed converting the bridge's multi-use path into a vehicle breakdown

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 28, 2025 Richmond is considering requiring healthy checkout options
Richmond Targe

The Richmond City Council will review a proposed ordinance that would make buying a candy bar at a large store slightly less convenient. The ordinance would require large retailers to offer healthier food options at checkout aisles – a move aimed at curbing the prevalence of junk food in low-income communities.

by Soren Hemmila
Gunfire damages homes, vehicles on South 19th Street; no injuries reported
Crime in the City   -   Apr 07, 2025 Gunfire damages homes, vehicles on South 19th Street; no injuries reported

Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left multiple homes and vehicles damaged Saturday afternoon, though no injuries were reported. Officers responded around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, to a ShotSpotter activation near South 19th Street and Potrero Avenue, according to Lt. Donald Patchin, Chief of Staff

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Apr 07, 2025 Gunfire damages homes, vehicles on South 19th Street; no injuries reported
Gunfire damages homes, vehicles on South 19th Street; no injuries reported

Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left multiple homes and vehicles damaged Saturday afternoon, though no injuries were reported. Officers responded around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, to a ShotSpotter activation near South 19th Street and Potrero Avenue, according to Lt. Donald Patchin, Chief of Staff

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 05, 2025 El Sobrante joins nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests targeting Trump-Musk agenda
El Sobrante joins nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests targeting Trump-Musk agenda

El Sobrante joined more than 1,300 cities in a coordinated nationwide protest on Saturday demanding an end to overreach by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The event, part of the Hands Off! Day of Action saw millions gather across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and internationally, which organizers

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 03, 2025 Chevron cuts 600 jobs at former San Ramon headquarters
Chevron cuts 600 jobs at former San Ramon headquarters

Chevron filed a WARN notice with the state of California last week, announcing plans to lay off approximately 600 employees at its former headquarters in San Ramon. Chevron said the layoffs are part of efforts to streamline its organizational structure, improve efficiency, and enhance the company's long-term competitiveness.

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 02, 2025 Underage sales, hidden stashes: Richmond extends tobacco moratorium
Underage sales, hidden stashes: Richmond extends tobacco moratorium

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Pizza   -   Apr 01, 2025 On the Richmond Pizza Trail: 23rd Street's Navarro’s Italian Deli
 Navarro’s Italian Deli

Welcome to Grandview Independent's pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. Navarro’s Italian Deli may be best known for its sandwiches, but its pizza holds its own with a mix of

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 31, 2025 On the agenda: tobacco and sewer moratoriums, street sweeping, and healthy retail
On the agenda: tobacco and sewer moratoriums, street sweeping, and healthy retail

The Richmond City Council will hold two public hearings at Tuesday’s meeting: extending the city’s moratorium on new tobacco retailers for another year and prohibiting new sewer connections to the aging Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer for nearly two more years. The council will also consider allocating over $560,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 28, 2025 Caltrans withdraws plan to convert Richmond Bridge Trail into breakdown lane
Caltrans withdraws plan to convert Richmond Bridge Trail into breakdown lane

This story has been updated to include additional information. California Department of Transportation has withdrawn its proposal to limit pedestrian and bicyclist access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge following public outcry and organized advocacy efforts. The agency had proposed converting the bridge's multi-use path into a vehicle breakdown

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 28, 2025 Richmond is considering requiring healthy checkout options
Richmond Targe

The Richmond City Council will review a proposed ordinance that would make buying a candy bar at a large store slightly less convenient. The ordinance would require large retailers to offer healthier food options at checkout aisles – a move aimed at curbing the prevalence of junk food in low-income communities.

by Soren Hemmila
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