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News   -   Jul 11, 2024 Richmond City Council announces deal to sell Point Molate land to East Bay Regional Park District
Richmond City Council announces deal to sell Point Molate land to East Bay Regional Park District

This story was updated at 7:35 p.m., July 11, 2024 The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday to enter into an agreement with the Guidiville Rancheria of California to sell 81.56 acres, including the historic Winehaven property, to the East Bay Regional Park

News   -   Jul 06, 2024 Report highlights large increase in Richmond legal expenses since 2020
Report highlights large increase in Richmond legal expenses since 2020

Since 2020, Richmond’s budget for the city attorney’s office has grown by more than 140 percent, according to a workforce analysis by government management consultant Raftelis. According to the city’s figures, Richmond spent $1,610,307 on the city attorney’s office in 2020. For this year,

Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for City Council in District 1 to "See a Better Richmond"
Election   -   Jul 16, 2024 Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for City Council in District 1 to "See a Better Richmond"

Belding Woods resident Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for Richmond City Council to address what she describes as unmet community needs and boost economic resilience in District 1. Brown, who has extensive experience in social work and juvenile justice, says her background will help her collaborate with the community to

by Soren Hemmila
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Election   -   Jul 16, 2024 Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for City Council in District 1 to "See a Better Richmond"
Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for City Council in District 1 to "See a Better Richmond"

Belding Woods resident Dr. Jamelia Brown is running for Richmond City Council to address what she describes as unmet community needs and boost economic resilience in District 1. Brown, who has extensive experience in social work and juvenile justice, says her background will help her collaborate with the community to

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jul 11, 2024 Richmond City Council announces deal to sell Point Molate land to East Bay Regional Park District
Richmond City Council announces deal to sell Point Molate land to East Bay Regional Park District

This story was updated at 7:35 p.m., July 11, 2024 The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday to enter into an agreement with the Guidiville Rancheria of California to sell 81.56 acres, including the historic Winehaven property, to the East Bay Regional Park

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jul 06, 2024 Report highlights large increase in Richmond legal expenses since 2020
Report highlights large increase in Richmond legal expenses since 2020

Since 2020, Richmond’s budget for the city attorney’s office has grown by more than 140 percent, according to a workforce analysis by government management consultant Raftelis. According to the city’s figures, Richmond spent $1,610,307 on the city attorney’s office in 2020. For this year,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jul 05, 2024 Police investigate fatal stabbing, Richmond’s ninth homicide of the year
Police investigate fatal stabbing, Richmond’s ninth homicide of the year

Richmond police are investigating a fatal Fourth of July stabbing at the Solace Apartment Homes at 3535 El Portal Drive. Lt. Donald Patchin, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said they received reports of a stabbing at 4:22 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. “Officers responded and

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jul 05, 2024 Neighborhood pyrotechnicians stage hours-long firework displays across Richmond
Neighborhood pyrotechnicians stage hours-long firework displays across Richmond

While the City of Richmond promised 20 full minutes of fireworks during our July 3 celebration, amateur pyrotechnic engineers celebrated Independence Day with hundreds of unsanctioned shows that ran much longer. According to police data, the department received 111 calls reporting fireworks on July 4. The department also received three

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jul 03, 2024 Moxion's Giga Factory construction continues despite announced layoffs
Moxion's Giga Factory construction continues despite announced layoffs

Despite announcing layoffs that will gut the bulk of its Richmond crew, construction continues on what will become the expansive Moxion Giga Factory at the Port of Richmond. In a surprise move last week, Moxion filed a WARN notice with the Employment Development Department, stating the planned layoffs in August

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Jul 01, 2024 Chevron announces lawsuit challenging oil refining ballot measure
Chevron announces lawsuit challenging oil refining ballot measure

According to a statement released by Chevron on Monday, a newly formed organization is challenging the text of the "Make Polluters Pay tax" ballot measure that will go before voters in November. Chevron spokesperson Ross Allen said the Coalition for Richmond’s Future is challenging the wording of

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Jun 29, 2024 Measure U compromise: Richmond reduces business taxes for Hilltop auto dealers
Measure U compromise: Richmond reduces business taxes for Hilltop auto dealers

A settlement has been reached between the City of Richmond and Hilltop Auto Mall dealerships in a dispute over business taxes. It is set for approval at the July 2 city council meeting. Six Hilltop Auto Mall dealerships filed suit in 2022, claiming the rate structure under Measure U Gross

by Soren Hemmila
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