I ate my way through the Richmond Flea Market. Here’s what I’d order again
Hidalgo-style barbacoa, giant churros, and sweet corn tamales are just a few of the foods to try at the weekly Pulga in North Richmond.
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Interim city manager calls finances ‘very solid,’ easing fears about spending Chevron money
Richmond City Council also discusses assertions by police union canvassers that the settlement could pay for increased police staffing.
From sex trafficking to traffic deaths, Richmond mayoral candidates answer 7 reader questions
Richmondside received more questions than it had time to ask Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez at an elections forum so we’re sharing this supplemental Q&A.
New Richmond seafood boil restaurant debuts, plus fresh options for breakfast, tacos, boba and more
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
City
Should Richmond ‘end’ Chevron refinery operations? A mysterious survey asked
Richmond voters were texted a survey earlier this year asking about everything from Mayor Eduardo Martinez to unions to closing Chevron. No one seems to know who sent it.
election
From sex trafficking to traffic deaths, Richmond mayoral candidates answer 7 reader questions
Richmondside received more questions than it had time to ask Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez at an elections forum so we’re sharing this supplemental Q&A.
Community
Photos: No Kings groups host get-out-the-vote rallies in Richmond and nearby
Their goal was to encourage residents to register to vote by today’s deadline and to cast their ballots now.
El Cerrito’s Sweet Potatoe’s cafe shutters, and more September restaurant closures
Daruma Sushi, Crepes A-Go-Go, Alborz, Baba’s House and 13 Orphans were among the recent East Bay closures.
SCHOOLS
WCCUSD renews Summit Tam’s charter but says test scores must improve
WCCUSD trustees praised the charter school’s culture and college readiness programs while raising concerns about persistently low math and English scores.
Public safety
Richmond not part of PG&E planned power shutoff zone
PG&E sent PSPS alerts to thousands of customers statewide, including about 1,600 in east Contra Costa County. While Tilden Park is included, Wildcat Canyon was not.
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