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News   -   Mar 27, 2024 Neighbors, surplus land committee visit shuttered Adams Middle School
Neighbors, surplus land committee visit shuttered Adams Middle School

Neighbors concerned about the future of the Adams Middle School property joined the West Contra Costa Unified School District 7-11 Committee for a site tour Tuesday evening. The school, which has been empty since 2009, is one of four unused properties the committee will evaluate for the district. Over the

News   -   Mar 25, 2024 On the agenda: more pickle madness, urgent issues in the urban forest, and a nepotism discussion
On the agenda: more pickle madness, urgent issues in the urban forest, and a nepotism discussion

The Urban Forestry Advisory Committee, which is tasked with “aggressively expanding the City of Richmond’s tree canopy,” will share its concerns and recommendations with the council during the March 26 meeting. The committee has three recommendations to communicate at the meeting, starting with a hazard tree mitigation budget and

Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond
News   -   Mar 30, 2024 Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond

Renovations have begun on what will become a new Dollar Tree store at the corner of San Pablo and Barrett Avenues, ending neighborhood speculation as to the future of the property, which has been vacant since 2017. The retail project, which sits directly behind the numerous single-family homes that line

by Linda Hemmila
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News   -   Mar 30, 2024 Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond
Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond

Renovations have begun on what will become a new Dollar Tree store at the corner of San Pablo and Barrett Avenues, ending neighborhood speculation as to the future of the property, which has been vacant since 2017. The retail project, which sits directly behind the numerous single-family homes that line

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 27, 2024 Neighbors, surplus land committee visit shuttered Adams Middle School
Neighbors, surplus land committee visit shuttered Adams Middle School

Neighbors concerned about the future of the Adams Middle School property joined the West Contra Costa Unified School District 7-11 Committee for a site tour Tuesday evening. The school, which has been empty since 2009, is one of four unused properties the committee will evaluate for the district. Over the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 25, 2024 On the agenda: more pickle madness, urgent issues in the urban forest, and a nepotism discussion
On the agenda: more pickle madness, urgent issues in the urban forest, and a nepotism discussion

The Urban Forestry Advisory Committee, which is tasked with “aggressively expanding the City of Richmond’s tree canopy,” will share its concerns and recommendations with the council during the March 26 meeting. The committee has three recommendations to communicate at the meeting, starting with a hazard tree mitigation budget and

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 23, 2024 Locals protest opening of Craneway Pavilion pickleball facility
Locals protest opening of Craneway Pavilion pickleball facility

Richmond residents, dressed as Rosie the Riveters, protested the opening of the Craneway Pavilion pickleball facility at today’s opening day event. Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon representing women who took on factory and shipyard jobs during World War II. Pickleball is a sport involving two or four

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 19, 2024 MTC contemplates return of Richmond Bridge breakdown lane
MTC contemplates return of Richmond Bridge breakdown lane

If everything goes to plan, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the folks in charge of the Bay Area's eight state-owned bridges, will open a dedicated lane for Richmond Bridge drivers to break down or chat after a fender bender. Bike East Bay Advocacy Manager Dani Lanis said MTC'

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 17, 2024 Richmond City Council battles nepotism
Richmond City Council battles nepotism

Soccer fields, farmer’s market, more money for SOS, a public land disposition policy, plus two council members battle nepotism on the March 19 Richmond City Council agenda. A draft Soccer Field and Park Amenities Assessment presentation is back on the agenda. The item was continued from the last meeting.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Mar 14, 2024 Richmond police detail crime trends and staffing vacancies
Richmond police detail crime trends and staffing vacancies

Richmond Police report increases in robberies and sexual assaults amid continued staffing concerns at the Community Police Review Commission meeting on March 6. Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said robberies often involve individuals targeted after using ATMs, particularly in downtown areas and around bank locations. Sexual assaults have seen a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 13, 2024 Organizers apply for Tiny House Village permit on 23rd Street
Organizers apply for Tiny House Village permit on 23rd Street

Tiny Village Spirit has applied for a temporary use permit to create homes for young people on their Tiny House Village, Farm & Garden project across from the GRIP shelter. The project will include two 20-foot diameter yurts, up to 12 small homes, a bathroom trailer, and an office building

by Soren Hemmila
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