Month: December 2010

Bay Area Rescue Mission helps thousands

Every year, for the past 45 years the Bay Area Rescue Mission has rallied to help the homeless and hungry, said Steve Lee, 10-year program specialist for the charitable organization. “In this area of Richmond there is a huge need, and as long as there is a need we will be here,” said Lee. During the holiday season The Rescue Mission distributed more than 25,000 meals in the community, said John Anderson, director of the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Two…

Richmond Police share tips on holiday safety

It may seem like common sense advice, but Sgt. Bisa French of the Richmond Police Department said it’s common sense mistakes that often lead to the spike in crime over the holidays. “Around the holiday we see a lot of car burglaries and theft from people’s homes,” French said. French said criminals are on high alert for Christmas shoppers who make the mistake of leaving gifts in their car or parking in dark areas. “Criminals know people have brand-new items…

City Hall closing during holidays to save money

As a cost-saving measure, City Hall will be closed during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day during December 27 to 31. City manager Bill Lindsay said police and fire services would be the exception, as they will stay open throughout the holidays. However, non- emergency city services like public works and library services will be on a limited schedule, he said. Only the main public library will remain open, Lindsay said. The Finance Department estimates that the cost-saving…

LPS-Richmond aims high

The mission of Leadership Public School-Richmond(LPS-Richmond) is to send 100% of its students to college. Many of the students would be the first in their families to achieve a higher education. The formula combines dedicated teachers and extremely high standards. Learn more about their journey and how the YouTube musical sensation Pomplamoose helped schools in Richmond receive over 1,000 books in just three days. And click here to learn how you can donate a book to the Richmond Book Drive!

The witness list

Richmond Confidential has compiled a comprehensive list of witnesses—and their key testimony—who’ve taken the stand in the preliminary hearing into the 2009 rape at Richmond High School.