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News   -   Jan 13, 2025 Former "Burnt Ramen" punk club goes up in smoke
Former "Burnt Ramen" punk club goes up in smoke

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

Crime in the City   -   Jan 12, 2025 San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two
San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two

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

Three Richmond city councilmembers sworn in, outline agendas for city’s future
News   -   Jan 14, 2025 Three Richmond city councilmembers sworn in, outline agendas for city’s future

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

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Jan 14, 2025 Three Richmond city councilmembers sworn in, outline agendas for city’s future
Three Richmond city councilmembers sworn in, outline agendas for city’s future

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

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 13, 2025 Former "Burnt Ramen" punk club goes up in smoke
Former "Burnt Ramen" punk club goes up in smoke

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

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Jan 12, 2025 San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two
San Pablo Police pursuit leads to Richmond collision, injuring two

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

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 11, 2025 Richmond's new Dollar Tree pays homage to city's industrial roots
Richmond's new Dollar Tree store

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

by Catherine Rauch
News   -   Jan 08, 2025 Richmond City Council votes to boost their pay by 80 percent
Richmond City Council votes to boost their pay by 80 percent

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

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 07, 2025 Baltic Kiss sets up "Go Fund Me" to keep doors open
Baltic Kiss sets up "Go Fund Me" to keep doors open

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

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Jan 05, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond City Council to tackle packed agenda in first meeting of 2025
On the agenda: Richmond City Council to tackle packed agenda in first meeting of 2025

The Richmond City Council will convene on January 7 to address a packed agenda, including a temporary moratorium on parklets, an exemption for police software under the sanctuary city ordinance, and funding for equitable neighborhood services. RPD seeks exception to sanctuary city ordinance Richmond Police Chief Bisa French is asking

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jan 03, 2025 Council to try again to give themselves 80 percent pay raise
Richmond City Council

The Richmond City Council will once again attempt to increase its pay by 80 percent at its January 7 meeting. The council previously floated the idea in February 2024. According to a staff report, Richmond’s elected officials have not received a cost-of-living increase since 2007. The proposed increase will

by Soren Hemmila
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