The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time
Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs.
According
Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners.
At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners.
At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time
Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs.
According
The Richmond City Council will convene on January 7 to address a packed agenda, including a temporary moratorium on parklets, an exemption for police software under the sanctuary city ordinance, and funding for equitable neighborhood services.
RPD seeks exception to sanctuary city ordinance
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French is asking
The Richmond City Council will once again attempt to increase its pay by 80 percent at its January 7 meeting.
The council previously floated the idea in February 2024.
According to a staff report, Richmond’s elected officials have not received a cost-of-living increase since 2007. The proposed increase will
To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts.
From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January
Richmond was alive with bustle Tuesday evening as 2024 drew to a close. Locals headed out to mingle and share good cheer at eateries, bars, and clubs, waiting expectantly for the arrival of the new year.
In the North and East neighborhood, “Richmond’s Best” winner, the Factory Bar, offered
The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
