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Retro Roots, Rivalries: A Melee Showdown Lives at a Richmond Bar
community20 days ago

Retro Roots, Rivalries: A Melee Showdown Lives at a Richmond Bar

At Abbey Tavern in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond, a weekly “Super Smash Bros. Melee” tournament draws up to 50 players who compete on vintage GameCube/Wii setups. Entrants pay a small entry fee and a venue fee, the event runs from 5:30 PM to midnight and is volunteer-run, with matches streamed on Twitch. The scene blends social camaraderie with high-level competition, as players travel from nearby and farther away to refine their skill and chase tournament glory, all while Nintendo’s IP remains respectfully navigated.

via Mission Local|
#bars#community#gaming
Nebraska Runs Away from Richmond, Advances to Baylor in NCAA Women’s Tournament
sports23 days ago

Nebraska Runs Away from Richmond, Advances to Baylor in NCAA Women’s Tournament

Nebraska used a 17-0 third-quarter run to blow open a close game and rolled past Richmond 75-56 in the NCAA Women’s Basketball First Four, improving to 19-12 and earning a second-round matchup with Baylor. Britt Prince scored 22, Callin Hake added 14 with four 3s, and the Huskers shot 56.9% while limiting Richmond to 4-of-23 from three.

via huskers.com|
#first-four#ncaa-tournament#nebraska
San Francisco Blackouts Highlight PG&E's Ongoing Power Struggles
local-news3 months ago

San Francisco Blackouts Highlight PG&E's Ongoing Power Struggles

Approximately 11,000 homes in San Francisco's Richmond, Presidio, and Golden Gate Park experienced a power outage on December 28, with most power restored within a few hours. This marks the third outage in the city within eight days, caused by transformer issues, and highlights ongoing concerns about PG&E's reliability and the city's call for infrastructure control. PG&E offered compensation to affected residents, while local officials criticized the utility's handling of the outages.

via Mission Local|
#local-news#pgande#power-outage
Richmond Mayor Faces Resignation Calls Over Antisemitic Posts
local-government3 months ago

Richmond Mayor Faces Resignation Calls Over Antisemitic Posts

A Jewish group is demanding Richmond Mayor Martinez resign over antisemitic social media posts related to Gaza and Israel, with some councilmembers criticizing his language but others emphasizing the importance of his apology and the upcoming election as the decision point. The controversy centers on whether his posts and stance should disqualify him from office, with opinions divided among city leaders.

via KQED|
#antisemitic-posts#election#local-government
Richmond Issues Boil Water Advisory Amid Treatment Plant Issues
local-news10 months ago

Richmond Issues Boil Water Advisory Amid Treatment Plant Issues

Richmond has issued a boil water advisory for areas north of the James River due to clogged filters at the water treatment plant caused by unusually dirty water, leading to low water pressure and potential water safety concerns. The city is investigating the cause, and residents are advised to conserve water and boil tap water before use until tests confirm safety.

via Axios|
#boil-water-advisory#local-news#public-health