Posts Tagged ‘RPAL’
Vinay Pimple appointed to fill vacant seat on Richmond City Council
In what many are calling a surprise move, the Richmond City Council voted Tuesday night to appoint Vinay Pimple, a blind attorney and volunteer tutor, to fill the vacant seat on the council that was created last month by former Councilman Tom Butt’s ascension to the mayor’s seat.
Read More‘Shop with a Cop’ is a treat for police and Richmond youth
Three days before Christmas, the Richmond Police Activities League held its fourth “Shop with a Cop” event, which gave children in Richmond an opportunity to shop for themselves or loved ones, while being escorted by police officer.
Read MoreAmateur boxers get into the ring at Richmond Police Activities League event
On Saturday, the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) hosted 16 bouts of amateur boxing at the Richmond Auditorium. Each fight lasted three rounds, with the winner receiving a trophy. The runner-up got ribbon and medal. Ages of the fighters ranged from 9 to 31 years of age.
Read MoreKaiser, RPAL, join forces to help five teenagers run a graphic design start-up
Bagging groceries, flipping pizzas and sitting by the public pool as a lifeguard used to be the ultimate jobs for young people. But with funding from Kaiser Permanente, five motivated teenagers from Richmond’s Police Activities League (RPAL) will skip the chump change and start their own business.
Read MoreOakland A’s players to help pass out free backpacks to local schoolkids
Two Oakland Athletics baseball players, All-Star starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez and relief pitcher Fautino De Los Santos, will be in Richmond Tuesday, Aug. 16 to hand out backpacks loaded with school supplies to local kids.
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