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Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 08, 2025 On the agenda: major investments in infrastructure, sanctuary city protections, new meeting start time
On the agenda: major investments in infrastructure,  sanctuary city protections, new meeting start time

At its March 11 meeting, the Richmond City Council will discuss several projects, including the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project, sanctuary city protections, and the allocation of nearly $7 million in unspent funds. The council will accept $1.03 million in grant funding for upgrades along McBryde Avenue, award a $560,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 06, 2025 Richmond Police disable online reporting portal to uphold sanctuary policy
Richmond police

The Richmond Police Department has shut down its online reporting portal and automated traffic collision report system, citing the need to comply with the city’s sanctuary policy. Police Chief Bisa French announced the move at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. It affects two key functions: the system

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 05, 2025 Gimme shelter: Richmond City Council says no to emergency housing project
Gimme shelter: Richmond City Council says no to emergency housing project

Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 04, 2025 Activists gather in Richmond for third wave of 50501 protests against Trump policies
Activists gather in Richmond for third wave of 50501 protests against Trump policies

A growing group of protesters gathered outside Richmond City Hall on Tuesday for the third installment of 50501 protests.  The 50501 Movement, a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders, will see demonstrations in all 50 states. The movement, which is also known as “50 states,

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Mar 04, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos El Panzón's $25 behemoth (Fat Tuesday edition)
Tacos El Panzó

Welcome to the Richmond Burrito Trail Fat Tuesday edition, featuring the fattest slab we’ve attempted to eat yet.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 01, 2025 Richmond joins nationwide protests to defend national parks
Richmond joins nationwide protests to defend national parks

As part of a nationwide demonstration to defend national parks and public lands, a crowd gathered Saturday at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. The protest was one of 433 planned at national park sites across the country, an effort spearheaded by over 650

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Feb 28, 2025 On the agenda: $1 million immigrant legal aid, parklet rules, and emergency shelter appeal
On the agenda: $1 million immigrant legal aid, parklet rules, and emergency shelter appeal

Richmond city officials will consider a $1 million initiative to expand legal aid and outreach for immigrants at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, alongside updates on parklet regulations and an appeal for an emergency shelter project.   $1 million initiative for immigrant legal support Richmond city officials are moving to allocate

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Feb 28, 2025 WCCUSD board approves staffing cuts but exempts eight positions, creating $1.2 million shortfall
WCCUSD board approves staffing cuts but exempts eight positions, creating $1.2 million shortfall

The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education approved staffing reductions for the 2025-26 school year Wednesday night, with key exceptions that could impact the district's fiscal solvency. The board also voted to revive the Budget Committee to review potential cost-cutting measures further. The board approved

by Soren Hemmila
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