Of 35 sites, these three emerged as top staff recommendations to launch the Safe Parking Pilot Program for individuals living in their cars. (Images credited to City of Richmond and Google Maps)
Richmond is seeking a location to establish a Safe Parking Pilot Program that will provide a secure place for people who live in their cars to sleep and access services.
On Tuesday, Richmond City Council will be asked to provide city staff with direction on site selection for the pilot program. The ideal site would be able to accommodate about 30 vehicles, including RVs and cars, a temporary trailer or tent for on-site service providers, along with fencing, lighting, and hookups for water and/or electrical, according to the city.
Iyasare’s Osechi Sushi will be available on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Iyasare
We’re more than ready to say goodbye to 2020, and although the new year might not bring immediate relief from the intense, insane and frustrating effects of the pandemic (the recent stimulus package will help small businesses with loans, but it does not offer grants for restaurants), we’re still hoping for better times in the future.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of East Bay restaurants, catering groups and pop-ups that are offering special New Year’s Eve (and in some cases, New Year’s Day) menus to ring in 2021. Use this opportunity to support your local eatery and toast to our health and safety, and the return of a vibrant and diverse local food and drink industry in the future.
Driver in Richmond involved in wrong-way crash in stolen truck: police
By Kathleen Kirkwood
Crash off Richmond Parkway with a stolen truck where the driver was going the wrong way.
RICHMOND, Calif. - A suspect fleeing police in a stolen pickup truck was involved in a fiery wreck that sent another driver to the hospital with major injuries Friday morning in Richmond, police said.
Officers first spotted the stolen truck about 4:30 a.m. near South 31st Street and Cutting Boulevard. The suspect driving the truck fled from officers and a pursuit was called off a short time later, according to police.