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News   -   Sep 20, 2024 Osorio named Richmond Fire Chief
Osorio named Richmond Fire Chief

Today, Richmond Firefighters local 188 announced that Aaron Osorio has been tapped to become the city's next Fire Chief. Osorio has more than 27 years of experience in fire service, 21 of which have been with the City of Richmond Fire Department. In serving the community, Osorio has

News   -   Sep 20, 2024 On the agenda: BBQ permit battle, Chevron funds, political reform, street renaming
On the agenda: BBQ permit battle, Chevron funds, political reform, street renaming

The Richmond City Council will discuss renaming Spring Street, hear an appeal on a BBQ smoker permit for Up & Under Pub & Grill, and explore how to allocate $550 million from a Chevron settlement for a fossil fuel-independent economy. The council will also debate limits on political influence.

Richmond launches mobile food vendor program to support local businesses
News   -   Sep 21, 2024 Richmond launches mobile food vendor program to support local businesses

The City of Richmond, in partnership with the Richmond Farmers Market, unveiled its new Mobile Vendor Program on Saturday, Macdonald Avenue near the Richmond Bart Station. The initiative aims to help local street vendors grow their businesses while complying with health regulations and promoting the possibility of expanding into brick-and-mortar

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Sep 21, 2024 Richmond launches mobile food vendor program to support local businesses
Richmond launches mobile food vendor program to support local businesses

The City of Richmond, in partnership with the Richmond Farmers Market, unveiled its new Mobile Vendor Program on Saturday, Macdonald Avenue near the Richmond Bart Station. The initiative aims to help local street vendors grow their businesses while complying with health regulations and promoting the possibility of expanding into brick-and-mortar

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 20, 2024 Osorio named Richmond Fire Chief
Osorio named Richmond Fire Chief

Today, Richmond Firefighters local 188 announced that Aaron Osorio has been tapped to become the city's next Fire Chief. Osorio has more than 27 years of experience in fire service, 21 of which have been with the City of Richmond Fire Department. In serving the community, Osorio has

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Sep 20, 2024 On the agenda: BBQ permit battle, Chevron funds, political reform, street renaming
On the agenda: BBQ permit battle, Chevron funds, political reform, street renaming

The Richmond City Council will discuss renaming Spring Street, hear an appeal on a BBQ smoker permit for Up & Under Pub & Grill, and explore how to allocate $550 million from a Chevron settlement for a fossil fuel-independent economy. The council will also debate limits on political influence.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 12, 2024 Resigning investigator criticizes police commission’s ability to review complaints against officers
Resigning investigator criticizes police commission’s ability to review complaints against officers

Threet said he no longer believes the commission can be relied upon to reach a valid finding on allegations of officer misconduct based on an objective, unbiased view of the evidence.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Sep 09, 2024 RPD issues reckless driving citations, impounds cars during weekend sideshow
RPD issues reckless driving citations, impounds cars during weekend sideshow

Richmond police cracked down on a large sideshow early Sunday morning, dispersing crowds and issuing citations as part of a growing effort to tackle reckless driving events in the Bay Area. Richmond Police responded to calls reporting a sideshow at West Cutting and Canal Boulevards and encountered numerous vehicles driving

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 07, 2024 On the agenda: Key issues at the September 10 Richmond City Council meeting
On the agenda: Key issues at the September 10 Richmond City Council meeting

The Richmond City Council returns from summer break on September 10 with a consent calendar filled with items that will be approved without discussion. These include the second reading of the nepotism prevention ordinance, assorted contracts, and proclamations. There is only one new business item on Tuesday’s agenda: the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 06, 2024 Proposal to rename Spring Street to honor Pedie Perez, fatally shot by police in 2014
Proposal to rename Spring Street to honor Pedie Perez, fatally shot by police in 2014

Patricia Perez says her family is grateful for any reminders they can have of her grandson Pedie around the south Richmond neighborhood, which is home to the family business and where they lost Pedie almost ten years ago, an event Perez said changed their family forever. This Tuesday night, the

by Linda Hemmila
Election   -   Aug 26, 2024 Anderson only Richmond Council candidate to earn West County Democratic Club endorsement
Anderson only Richmond Council candidate to earn West County Democratic Club endorsement

Of the seven council hopefuls seeking one of three seats on the dias, District 5 resident Ahmad Anderson was the only Richmond City Council candidate to earn an endorsement from the West County Democratic Club endorsement. Anderson, a resident of the Laurel Park neighborhood, received 92 of the 117 votes

by Soren Hemmila
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