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Author Archives: Karina Ioffee
What I cover: General news about Richmond
My background: I have worked for the East Bay Times, Reuters, Patch and other local and national media outlets. I'm also a licensed private investigator. When not writing, I like spending time with my daughter, reading and doing yoga.
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Point Molate park project moves forward, but it could be years until it opens
The next step? On Nov. 21 the California Coastal Commission board is expected to approve a $36 million grant.
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Richmond-San Francisco ferry ride comes with views, fresh air and no traffic
Ride the ferry between Richmond and San Francisco for free on Fridays through December.
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Multicultural Books shows kids a world of faces like theirs
Meet Your Neighbor: Richmond bookstore owner Tamara Shiloh was inspired to curate a store of titles reflecting accomplished people of all races and religions.
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Rosie the Riveter Park keeps alive a pivotal chapter of Richmond’s history
The national park, which offers an excellent permanent exhibit, and all manner of docent talks, films and guided tours, will mark its 25th anniversary next year.
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Got an Annie’s Annuals gift card? You’ll have to get in line to recoup your money
Company liquidating shuttered North Richmond garden center is now receiving claims from anyone owed money by Annie’s.
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Zeneca site: Prime home spot or toxic danger-zone?
Four years after Richmond City Council approved the Campus Bay project, its future is unclear. Environmentalists say more site cleanup is needed.
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Annie’s Annuals owner involved in 2 cases alleging on-the-job physical assaults, court records show
Stories of “toxic” workplace shared by Annie’s employees are similar to disputes documented in two San Mateo County court cases.
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Employees left scrambling in aftermath of Annie’s closure
About 30 to 40 employees waited hours at store to get severance details, saying they barely got any notice of Thursday’s sudden closure.
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Stop the presses: Ex-newspaper man now devoted to a better Richmond
Since moving to Richmond 32 years ago, former Globe newspaper publisher Vernon Whitmore has tried to change city for the better.
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Jack London’s legacy lives on in little Richmond house
Author Jack London’s great-grandaughter, a former Richmond librarian, keeps a small collection of his books and family photos.
