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Richmond police and firefighters responded to reports of a person climbing a utility pole on Clinton Hill Tuesday morning, prompting an hours-long response, authorities said. Officers arrived at the area of 36th Street and Clinton Avenue at 8:24 a.m. following reports of a person possibly suffering from a
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A high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle was terminated before a collision at the intersection of Carlson Boulevard and Imperial Avenue on Saturday morning, according to a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office statement. “The pursuit was terminated because of the speeds,” Sheriff’s spokesman Jimmy Lee said in a
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They’re back. The field of flexible traffic poles have returned to the Barrett Avenue and Key Boulevard sideshow deterrence pilot project last week. Last month, city contractors installed a surface-mounted curb system, high-visibility continental crosswalks, bikeway striping, a red curb, and refreshed turn and stop indicators in the East
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Three people were injured in a collision in front of the Kwik Serv gas station on Carlson Boulevard following a pursuit by the Contra Costa Sheriff Saturday morning. Images of the dramatic crash scene were shared across social media. They showed a white truck that collided with a utility pole
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The Richmond City Council’s January 21 meeting has a packed consent calendar, including a proposal to seek $213,100 in grant funding for the Point Richmond Bicycle Connectivity Project, which aims to improve safety and access for cyclists and pedestrians. All of this week's items are on
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Decomposed human remains were discovered at Keller Beach in Richmond on Monday evening, prompting an investigation by local authorities. According to Dave Mason, Public Information Supervisor for the East Bay Regional District, a park visitor reported the remains at approximately 8:41 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14. “The Contra
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Richmond welcomed three city council members to office Tuesday evening in a ceremony marked by an appreciation for outgoing councilmembers and plans to tackle issues from economic growth to environmental justice. The swearing-in ceremony began at 5 p.m., with Mayor Eduardo Martinez welcoming attendees and acknowledging the contributions of
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Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews
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A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at
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Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
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The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time
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Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs. According