Historic East Bay venue may reopen soon after being shuttered for months

RICHMOND — Months after a pickleball club in the Craneway Pavilion was shuttered, a deal between a major developer and Richmond could see the historic bayfront property reopened under city management.

City officials and Orton Development, the firm that operates the 45,000-square foot event space, have been in discussion for months about the city taking back responsibility for the site, said former City Attorney Dave Aleshire.

District 5 Councilmember Sue Wilson praised the firm and...