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Monthly Archives: February 2011
‘Nacho’ defaces city, leaves few clues
February 25, 2011
Police are on the hunt for “Nacho,” a shadowy, elusive tagger who defaces the city under the cover of night.
North Richmond bus line gets police escort
February 24, 2011
Following a recent shooting in which a bullet passed through a bus’ rear windshield, all buses on AC Transit’s 376 line are now accompanied by a police escort as they pass through North Richmond.
At storage unit auctions, bidders hope to strike treasure
February 22, 2011
PayLess Self Storage in Richmond holds 10 to 15 auctions each month for units whose rent is long past due. The winner takes all: the good, the bad and the worthless. The recent popularity of reality TV shows about making a living buying storage units has caused Bay Area auction crowds to surge.
More than 200 turn out for premiere of ‘Nation’ history
February 21, 2011
Documentary about the Nation of Islam drew a large audience Saturday.
Police, religious leaders vow to strengthen ties
February 21, 2011
Police and religious leaders gathered to explore how to better work together.
Retail plastic bag ban discussed at community meeting
February 18, 2011
The city of Richmond is considering an ordinance that will prohibit the distribution of plastic bags and allow retail establishments to charge customers a fee for paper bags. The city’s Environmental Initiatives department, which is the agency facilitating the ordinance, held a community meeting Wednesday night to solicit feedback from residents and business owners.
Gateway to GED could be closed
February 17, 2011
Proposed budget cuts to adult education threaten adult literacy program.
‘Local treasure’ Fred Jackson honored by city
February 16, 2011
One of Richmond’s greatest community leaders was honored for his lifetime of work during an emotional ceremony Tuesday night.
Izzy the Rottweiler competes for show dog championship
February 15, 2011
Meet Izzy, a Rottweiler bred in Richmond by Linda Orr and Gwen Fresquez of Von Schonheit Rottweilers, as she heads to the Cow Palace to compete for Best in Show.
Richmond High student Guadalupe Morales is Ivy League bound
February 11, 2011
17-year-old Guadalupe Morales knows what people think when they hear the words “Richmond High School.” They think of poverty, crime, low-test scores and a horrific gang rape that continues to blemish the school’s image one year later. But despite what people think, and despite disconcerting statistics about the number of Latinas who graduate high school and college into professional careers, Morales is determined to make a life for herself after Richmond High School.
City fights to keep banks accountable for blight in foreclosed homes
February 10, 2011
When Richmond’s code enforcement manager Tim Higares realized his unit was bringing in less money this fiscal year than the last, he was actually happy. He said less money means more clean-up cooperation from property owners—mostly banks—who face steep fines for allowing foreclosed properties to fall into disrepair. “We need to stabilize these communities,” said…
