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Richmond History   -   Feb 14, 2025 Ranger-led tour explores Richmond’s Ford Assembly Plant and its WWII legacy
Ranger-led tour explores Richmond’s Ford Assembly Plant and its WWII legacy

This Saturday, the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park will offer a ranger-led tour where park visitors will learn about manufacturing and the importance of the Ford Assembly Plant during and after World War II. Manufacturing Pride Through Perseverance: A Look at the History of the Ford

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Feb 14, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review aging sewer, financial policies, budget, and hiring trends
Keller Beach in Richmond

Richmond City Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on a new Keller Beach sewer connection on Tuesday, citing risks from the aging pipeline. The council will also receive updates on financial policies, budget timing, and hiring trends. Another moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections The Richmond City Council is poised

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 12, 2025 Chevron to cut up to 20 percent of workforce by 2026
Chevron to cut up to 20 percent of workforce by 2026

In an effort to reduce expenses, Chevron announced Wednesday that it plans to lay off up to 20 percent of its company-wide workforce, potentially including those employed at Richmond's 123-year-old refinery. Mark Nelson, Vice Chairman of Chevron Corporation, said Chevron is taking action to simplify its organizational structure

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Feb 11, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Macdonald Avenue's Salsa Taqueria
Salsa Taqueria

Salsa Taqueria, with its handwritten signs, menudo on the menu, and a line to order, is a place that promises a unique dining experience. It's a taqueria that's very much alive inside, packed with mostly dudes eating soup and chatting over steaming bowls while music plays.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 10, 2025 Coroner identifies 51-year-old Richmond man fatally shot by Richmond Police
Coroner identifies 51-year-old Richmond man fatally shot by Richmond Police

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division has identified Jose Mendez-Rios, 51, of Richmond, as the suspect fatally shot by Richmond Police last week. Richmond police officers were attempting to locate Mendez-Rios, who was reportedly wanted on a probation violation warrant related to domestic violence charges.

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Feb 09, 2025 Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council to honor longtime community leaders
Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council to honor longtime community leaders

The Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council will honor three of the city’s longest-serving Neighborhood Council presidents during its Black History Month celebration on February 10 at 7 p.m. in the Richmond City Council Chamber at 440 Civic Center Plaza. The event will recognize Joe Fisher of the Coronado Neighborhood

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 08, 2025 Richmond police oversight commission moves to expand complaint process
Richmond police oversight commission moves to expand complaint process

Members of the Community Police Review Commission approved making three recommendations to the Richmond City Council during their most recent meeting on February 5. The Richmond Community Police Review Commission is pushing to expand public access to its complaint process, including extending the filing deadline, allowing anonymous submissions, and broadening

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 06, 2025 Catalytic converter thefts increase in Richmond over past 90 days
catalytic converter

Catalytic converter thefts in Richmond have surged 58 percent in the past 90 days, prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions.  Catalytic converters, which contain valuable metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium, are a frequent target for thieves. Hybrid vehicles, which have catalytic converters with higher concentrations of

by Soren Hemmila
Ranger-led tour explores Richmond’s Ford Assembly Plant and its WWII legacy
Richmond History   -   Feb 14, 2025 Ranger-led tour explores Richmond’s Ford Assembly Plant and its WWII legacy

This Saturday, the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park will offer a ranger-led tour where park visitors will learn about manufacturing and the importance of the Ford Assembly Plant during and after World War II. Manufacturing Pride Through Perseverance: A Look at the History of the Ford

by Linda Hemmila
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Richmond History   -   Feb 14, 2025 Ranger-led tour explores Richmond’s Ford Assembly Plant and its WWII legacy
Ranger-led tour explores Richmond’s Ford Assembly Plant and its WWII legacy

This Saturday, the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park will offer a ranger-led tour where park visitors will learn about manufacturing and the importance of the Ford Assembly Plant during and after World War II. Manufacturing Pride Through Perseverance: A Look at the History of the Ford

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Feb 14, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review aging sewer, financial policies, budget, and hiring trends
Keller Beach in Richmond

Richmond City Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on a new Keller Beach sewer connection on Tuesday, citing risks from the aging pipeline. The council will also receive updates on financial policies, budget timing, and hiring trends. Another moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections The Richmond City Council is poised

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 12, 2025 Chevron to cut up to 20 percent of workforce by 2026
Chevron to cut up to 20 percent of workforce by 2026

In an effort to reduce expenses, Chevron announced Wednesday that it plans to lay off up to 20 percent of its company-wide workforce, potentially including those employed at Richmond's 123-year-old refinery. Mark Nelson, Vice Chairman of Chevron Corporation, said Chevron is taking action to simplify its organizational structure

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Feb 11, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Macdonald Avenue's Salsa Taqueria
Salsa Taqueria

Salsa Taqueria, with its handwritten signs, menudo on the menu, and a line to order, is a place that promises a unique dining experience. It's a taqueria that's very much alive inside, packed with mostly dudes eating soup and chatting over steaming bowls while music plays.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 10, 2025 Coroner identifies 51-year-old Richmond man fatally shot by Richmond Police
Coroner identifies 51-year-old Richmond man fatally shot by Richmond Police

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division has identified Jose Mendez-Rios, 51, of Richmond, as the suspect fatally shot by Richmond Police last week. Richmond police officers were attempting to locate Mendez-Rios, who was reportedly wanted on a probation violation warrant related to domestic violence charges.

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Feb 09, 2025 Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council to honor longtime community leaders
Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council to honor longtime community leaders

The Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council will honor three of the city’s longest-serving Neighborhood Council presidents during its Black History Month celebration on February 10 at 7 p.m. in the Richmond City Council Chamber at 440 Civic Center Plaza. The event will recognize Joe Fisher of the Coronado Neighborhood

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 08, 2025 Richmond police oversight commission moves to expand complaint process
Richmond police oversight commission moves to expand complaint process

Members of the Community Police Review Commission approved making three recommendations to the Richmond City Council during their most recent meeting on February 5. The Richmond Community Police Review Commission is pushing to expand public access to its complaint process, including extending the filing deadline, allowing anonymous submissions, and broadening

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 06, 2025 Catalytic converter thefts increase in Richmond over past 90 days
catalytic converter

Catalytic converter thefts in Richmond have surged 58 percent in the past 90 days, prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions.  Catalytic converters, which contain valuable metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium, are a frequent target for thieves. Hybrid vehicles, which have catalytic converters with higher concentrations of

by Soren Hemmila
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