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News   -   Oct 15, 2024 Teen killed in high-speed crash on Canal Boulevard
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Updated: October 17, 2024, 2:29 p.m. A high-speed collision early Monday morning on Canal Boulevard killed a 16-year-old girl and left her 11-year-old sister critically injured. Richmond Police Department officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:17 a.m. after receiving an automated alert from two iPhones

News   -   Oct 12, 2024 Judge sides with school district in lawsuit over teacher shortages and Stege conditions
Judge sides with school district in lawsuit over teacher shortages and Stege conditions

A Contra Costa Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the West Contra Costa Unified School District in a closely watched lawsuit seeking to address long-standing teacher vacancies and facility issues at several district schools. Petitioners, including teachers and parents, had requested a writ of mandate to compel the district

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Election   -   Oct 18, 2024 Richmond District 6: A sheriff’s donation stirs political tensions

Shawn Dunning, a candidate for Richmond’s District 6 City Council seat, is facing scrutiny after accepting a $1,000 campaign contribution from Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston. While Dunning maintains the donation came with no expectations, the contribution has sparked controversy due to Livingston’s political positions. According

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Election   -   Oct 18, 2024 Richmond District 6: A sheriff’s donation stirs political tensions
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Shawn Dunning, a candidate for Richmond’s District 6 City Council seat, is facing scrutiny after accepting a $1,000 campaign contribution from Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston. While Dunning maintains the donation came with no expectations, the contribution has sparked controversy due to Livingston’s political positions. According

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 15, 2024 Teen killed in high-speed crash on Canal Boulevard
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Updated: October 17, 2024, 2:29 p.m. A high-speed collision early Monday morning on Canal Boulevard killed a 16-year-old girl and left her 11-year-old sister critically injured. Richmond Police Department officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:17 a.m. after receiving an automated alert from two iPhones

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 12, 2024 Judge sides with school district in lawsuit over teacher shortages and Stege conditions
Judge sides with school district in lawsuit over teacher shortages and Stege conditions

A Contra Costa Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the West Contra Costa Unified School District in a closely watched lawsuit seeking to address long-standing teacher vacancies and facility issues at several district schools. Petitioners, including teachers and parents, had requested a writ of mandate to compel the district

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 11, 2024 On the agenda: council set to reallocate ARPA funds, support Prop 6, and mark 25 years with Cuban sister city
On the agenda: council set to reallocate ARPA funds, support Prop 6, and mark 25 years with Cuban sister city

At its October 15 meeting, the Richmond City Council will receive an update on the $27.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with $14.7 million still unobligated ahead of a December 2024 deadline. The council will vote on reallocating ARPA funds, support Proposition 6 to end

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 08, 2024 UC Berkeley’s Hall of Famer Ahmad Anderson brings ‘Bear Territory’ to College GameDay
UC Berkeley’s Hall of Famer Ahmad Anderson brings ‘Bear Territory’ to College GameDay

For Ahmad Anderson, a Richmond native and University of California, Berkeley alumnus, appearing on ESPN's College GameDay was more than just a moment in the national spotlight. It was an opportunity to represent his hometown and alma mater on one of college football's biggest stages. Anderson,

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Oct 06, 2024 Richmond campaigns see significant contributions, with big names and PACs in play
Richmond campaigns see significant contributions, with big names and PACs in play

The latest campaign finance reports reveal substantial contributions across Richmond’s City Council races, with Claudia Jimenez leading the pack with $52,803 raised. On the ballot measure front, Richmond Votes Matters reported receiving a hefty $217,200, and SEIU 1021, which represents city employees, contributed $135,000 to the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 05, 2024 Richmond set to receive $9.3 million to address homeless encampments
Richmond set to receive $9.3 million to address homeless encampments

On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $130.7 million in ERF grants to help 18 communities, including Richmond, address the needs of over 3,300 people living in encampments. The City of Richmond was awarded $9,336,746 in the latest round of Encampment Resolution Funding grants to provide services

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 02, 2024 Richmond launches community crisis response program
Richmond launches community crisis response program

The City of Richmond has officially launched its Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP), designed to address non-violent emergencies such as mental health crises and homelessness without the involvement of police.  This care-first initiative follows the Richmond City Council’s decision in June 2021 to reallocate $3 million from the police

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