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News   -   Feb 14, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review aging sewer, financial policies, budget, and hiring trends
On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review aging sewer, financial policies, budget, and hiring trends

Richmond City Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on a new Keller Beach sewer connection on Tuesday, citing risks from the aging pipeline. The council will also receive updates on financial policies, budget timing, and hiring trends. Another moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections The Richmond City Council is poised

News   -   Feb 12, 2025 Chevron to cut up to 20 percent of workforce by 2026
Chevron to cut up to 20 percent of workforce by 2026

In an effort to reduce expenses, Chevron announced Wednesday that it plans to lay off up to 20 percent of its company-wide workforce, potentially including those employed at Richmond's 123-year-old refinery. Mark Nelson, Vice Chairman of Chevron Corporation, said Chevron is taking action to simplify its organizational structure

Riggers Loft faces new eviction case amid dispute over back rent
News   -   Feb 17, 2025 Riggers Loft faces new eviction case amid dispute over back rent

Attorneys for the City of Richmond's Surplus Property Authority (SPA) have filed a new unlawful detainer (UD) case against waterfront winery and event space Riggers Loft Wine Company, citing the business's most recent failure to pay rent.   The new case, now before the Contra Costa County

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News   -   Feb 17, 2025 Riggers Loft faces new eviction case amid dispute over back rent
Riggers Loft faces new eviction case amid dispute over back rent

Attorneys for the City of Richmond's Surplus Property Authority (SPA) have filed a new unlawful detainer (UD) case against waterfront winery and event space Riggers Loft Wine Company, citing the business's most recent failure to pay rent.   The new case, now before the Contra Costa County

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 14, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review aging sewer, financial policies, budget, and hiring trends
On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review aging sewer, financial policies, budget, and hiring trends

Richmond City Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on a new Keller Beach sewer connection on Tuesday, citing risks from the aging pipeline. The council will also receive updates on financial policies, budget timing, and hiring trends. Another moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections The Richmond City Council is poised

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 12, 2025 Chevron to cut up to 20 percent of workforce by 2026
Chevron to cut up to 20 percent of workforce by 2026

In an effort to reduce expenses, Chevron announced Wednesday that it plans to lay off up to 20 percent of its company-wide workforce, potentially including those employed at Richmond's 123-year-old refinery. Mark Nelson, Vice Chairman of Chevron Corporation, said Chevron is taking action to simplify its organizational structure

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 10, 2025 Coroner identifies 51-year-old Richmond man fatally shot by Richmond Police
Coroner identifies 51-year-old Richmond man fatally shot by Richmond Police

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division has identified Jose Mendez-Rios, 51, of Richmond, as the suspect fatally shot by Richmond Police last week. Richmond police officers were attempting to locate Mendez-Rios, who was reportedly wanted on a probation violation warrant related to domestic violence charges.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 08, 2025 Richmond police oversight commission moves to expand complaint process
Richmond police oversight commission moves to expand complaint process

Members of the Community Police Review Commission approved making three recommendations to the Richmond City Council during their most recent meeting on February 5. The Richmond Community Police Review Commission is pushing to expand public access to its complaint process, including extending the filing deadline, allowing anonymous submissions, and broadening

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 05, 2025 Update: California DOJ investigating Richmond Police officer-involved shooting
Update: California DOJ investigating Richmond Police officer-involved shooting

The California Department of Justice has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a suspect in Richmond, authorities said Wednesday.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 05, 2025 Wanted suspect fatally shot by Richmond Police after standoff on Carlson Boulevard
Wanted suspect fatally shot by Richmond Police after standoff on Carlson Boulevard

This story has been updated, see update here. A wanted suspect was fatally shot Tuesday night by Richmond police officers following a standoff near the 300 block of Carlson Boulevard, authorities said. Richmond police officers were attempting to locate the suspect, who was wanted on a probation violation warrant related

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 03, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review financial health, contracts, and winter storm funding
On the agenda: Richmond City Council to review financial health, contracts, and winter storm funding

The Richmond City Council will receive a report on the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report during its February 4 meeting. Councilmembers will also consider a series of contracts, including one for grant management software and a proposal for winter storm response funding. Improved financial position amid rising pension liabilities

by Soren Hemmila
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