Louis Fantin limped into the brightly painted building, as he often does on Tuesdays, and took a seat at a round table. At 85 years old, he dealt the cards and studied his hand a little slower than he used to.
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December 11, 2009 – 6:01 am
People on the streets of Richmond voice their views on pot dispensaries in their community. Richmond Confidential recently reported on the City Council’s decision to put a moratorium on new dispensaries in the city.
Bank-owned homes cost city time, money
December 8, 2009 – 6:01 am
Nearly 1,000 homes in Richmond are bank-owned, but many banks have failed to keep them maintained. So city code enforcers are spending big bucks and countless hours securing vacant properties and chasing down the banks that own them.
Richmond Speaks on proposed casino
November 17, 2009 – 6:00 am
We asked the people on the streets of Richmond one question: What do you think about plans to build a casino at Point Molate?
‘Taking the city back, one block at a time’
November 17, 2009 – 6:00 am
On a recent Saturday, Richmond city officials, volunteers and residents joined a community clean-up activity called One Block at a Time to clean a few blocks in the Iron Triangle.
Company Town?: History of the Richmond refinery
November 10, 2009 – 4:00 am
Explore the relationship between Richmond’s community and refinery with this interactive, multimedia presentation.
Religious leaders launch volunteer campaign
November 2, 2009 – 7:21 pm
Religious leaders called on at least 100 people to become eligible to volunteer at Richmond High School and other district campuses at a news conference following the recent rape of a 15-year-old on campus. The incident happened during a homecoming dance that had no volunteer chaperones.
Bad economy brings new vendors to swap meet
October 31, 2009 – 9:47 am
Thanks to the slow economy, shoppers can score great deals from new vendors.
Lights, cameras, action at Richmond High
October 29, 2009 – 7:26 pm
Concerned parents, teachers and community organizers at Richmond High School have demanded the school board install new security cameras, better lighting on campus and urged the creation of a comprehensive safety plan for the district.