A Richmond City Council meeting erupted in tension Tuesday night as dozens of police officers and their supporters rallied to protest low staffing and what they described as political attacks, while friends and relatives of a young man fatally shot by police demanded accountability and transparency. The rally, organized by

The Richmond City Council will meet Tuesday to review a sweeping redevelopment plan for the 143-acre Hilltop Mall site, consider new rules for public communication and counseling services after officer-involved shootings, and receive updates on rising property crime. The agenda also includes designating delegates for the League of California Cities

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to establish a sister city partnership with Sebastia, an ancient town in the West Bank, making it the city’s fourth international sister city. The 5–1 vote came after a detailed discussion and some emotional testimony. Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda cast the lone

The Richmond City Council’s next meeting will feature an agenda covering everything from international travel and proclamations to multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects. There are only two study and action items on the August 26, 2025, agenda. Councilmember Soheila Bana’s item that would Ban Land Grabs in Richmond and a

The Richmond City Council is back from its summer vacation on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The council will consider major reforms to the Community Police Review Commission, including expanded oversight powers and mandatory commissioner training. The meeting also features proclamations welcoming the Golden Rule Peace Boat and honoring longtime urban

A Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury report criticizing Richmond’s approach to police staffing has triggered a wave of pushback from city officials and police union leaders, reviving tensions over a controversial 2021 decision to reallocate $3 million from the Richmond Police Department. Councilmember Doria Robinson, who introduced the

Richmond’s City Council will confront a packed agenda Tuesday night, from overhauling police oversight to launching a thousand-job green economy initiative as the city grapples with public safety concerns, environmental challenges, and community development needs. Major fires prompt Richmond to safeguard historic landmarks Councilmembers Soheila Bana and Doria Robinson

The Richmond City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to establish mandatory training requirements for commissioners serving on the Community Police Review Commission (CPRC), despite concerns about the timeline and financial support for volunteers. The ordinance requires newly appointed commissioners to complete comprehensive training within 90 days of their appointment, down