Some Atchison Village residents are questioning why Richmond doesn’t have laws prohibiting residents from cutting down trees.
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New mural on Cutting Boulevard captures Richmond’s waterfront history
Muralists are transforming a warehouse wall in Point Richmond into a large public artwork featuring Ohlone history, Rosie the Riveters, Betty Reid Soskin and present-day community heroes.
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Richmond eyes $120M bond to fix or replace aging fire stations
The city council on Tuesday also approved the police department’s annual military equipment report; rejected a proposed ethics commission; and delayed a labor standards ordinance.
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‘I thought I was unscammable.’ Celebrity AI deepfakes led Richmond man to buy an ‘Alzheimer’s cure’
1 in 8 successful scams in 2025 used deepfakes or artificial intelligence, including falsified endorsements by Bill Gates and other public figures.
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Here’s what you might see if Point San Pablo becomes a shoreline park
Forty-seven acres along Richmond’s western shore will become available in a few years, and Bay Trail advocates say it should become a regional park.
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Richmond’s fight against fireworks now includes a fulltime police drone officer
Along with the extra eyes in the skies, the city and community members are educating Spanish speakers and considering tougher penalties that would hold property owners accountable.
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Fun for ‘odd people.’ Richmond artist’s annual mushroom hunt has sprouted in 30 countries
The Game of Shrooms started in 2019 when artist Daniel “Attaboy” Seifert began hiding art around town to fend off depression. Today, the event draws thousands.
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A new name, but the hot dog remains the same
A Caspers customer for a quarter century, former Richmond councilmember Courtland “Corky” Boozé purchased the Richmond restaurant and renamed it Corky’s Famous Hot Dogs.
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Election results: District 3 council member Doria Robinson appears to have kept her seat
Because a candidate needs more than 50% of the votes cast to win, it’s likely that a winner will be known after tonight.
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East Richmond District 4: Incumbent Soheila Bana has been unofficially reelected
The winner needs more than 50% of the votes cast in the race to win, and Bana had 68% as of the final ballot tally issued June 25.
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‘This is a test:’ With fire season here, East Richmond residents practiced an emergency evacuation
A mass drill on Saturday aimed to show how well-prepared residents and local agencies are for a potential wildfire in the Richmond hills.
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Richmond voters cast their ballots early: ‘I’m finally able to have some sort of power’
Richmond residents shared how they’re feeling about the city’s first local primary election. Early in-person voting continues Saturday and Monday.
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Step back to 19th century aboard a traditional tall ship at Marina Bay harbor
The 132-foot brigantine Matthew Turner will be docked at Safe Harbor Marina Bay Yacht Harbor giving free tours to educate the public about sailing, marine science, and Bay Area maritime history.
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Iron Triangle residents will have a safe place to go during emergencies
Pogo Park’s Harbour Hall will be equipped for emergencies such as toxic air, power outages, and floods. The Community Resilience Center is expected to open this summer.
