The Fair Political Practices Commission has rejected a complaint against West Contra Costa School Board board member Leslie Reckler, who was censured by the board earlier this year. James M. Lindsay Chief of Enforcement for the FPPC said the agency will not pursue enforcement actions against Reckler after reviewing the
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will ponder new soccer fields and a bike lane project, review the mid-year budget, and establish a land disposition policy tonight. The council will receive a draft of the Soccer Field and Park Amenities Assessment presentation. Staff recommends using $4.2 million in ARPA funds
by Soren Hemmila
If everything goes as planned, a new affordable housing building for seniors at Nevin Plaza could be completed within three years, along with several public art projects. Last year, EAH Housing began constructing the first phase of the Nevin Plaza project to completely renovate the seven-story building near the
by Soren Hemmila
At the Richmond City Council meeting Tuesday, staff will present a mid-year budget report, discuss recent settlements with Chevron and Martinez Refining Company, and an initiative to transition neighborhoods off natural gas. On the consent calendar is a crime report detailing recent violent crimes, including shootings and a stabbing
by Soren Hemmila
During last week's city council meeting, members of Richmond’s Safe Organized Spaces shared their personal accounts of how the organization has transformed their lives. SOS staff members like Mernard Washington spoke about how the nonprofit organization’s programs have enabled them to turn their lives around. Washington,
by Soren Hemmila
A $3 million shore power system at the port, more money for Point Molate litigation, a talk about city staffing, an idea to replace Third of July fireworks with drones, and new commission appointments are on the Richmond City Council agenda for Tuesday night. Overtime use is the equivalent of
by Soren Hemmila
In the past ten years, fatal crashes involving pedestrians have increased by almost 30 percent in the county, according to Contra Costa Health, which recently received a $202,692 grant to promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists. According to county health officials, pedestrians and bicyclists are 2.4 times
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District, which recently approved cutting 122 FTE positions in a bid to hold off insolvency, is now facing complaints the district is failing to provide students with qualified teachers. San Francisco-based advocacy group and law firm Public Advocates filed multiple complaints alleging Stege
by Soren Hemmila