Richmond Council Considers How to Spend Budget Surplus
On Tuesday, Richmond City Council allocated $14.5 million in its budget and set aside $8 million in additional funding for many capital improvement projects....
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Mar
29
Feb
Chevron Required to Reduce Emissions and Pay Up Millions
BAAQMD and Supervisor John Gioia said planned and proposed efforts to hold Chevron accountable could have major health and economic benefits....
28
Feb
Past Allegations Raise Doubts About New Antioch Police Chief
William "Brian" Addington, who took over as interim chief of Antioch Police on Monday, has been accused in the past of withholding police records from courts....
08
Feb
City Council Considers Street Maintenance, Gets Virtually Invaded by Hate Group
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday was advised on road maintenance and honored former mayor Irma Anderson. The latter was interrupted by racists....
24
Jan
‘Council Is Fed Up,’ Says Veolia Leaves a ‘Bad Taste’
After demanding answers from Veolia over foul odors that sickened residents, Richmond City Council says some of its questions weren't addressed....
20
Jan
Seniors Call for Rent Control at Pittsburg Council Meeting
Multiple senior residents wearing blue "Seniors 4 Rent Control" T-shirts called for rent stabilization in Pittsburg during Tuesday's City Council meeting....
17
Jan
Back From Medical Leave, Claudia Jimenez is New Vice Mayor of Richmond
Richmond City Council on Tuesday elected a vice mayor and passed resolutions recognizing homicide reduction, Martin Luther King Jr., and Holocaust remembrance....
20
Dec
Richmond Mayor Delivers State of the City Address
In his State of the City video, Mayor Eduardo Martinez highlighted accomplishments and raised awareness of problems in the city during his first year as mayor....
14
Dec
Monica Wilson Chosen as Antioch’s Next Mayor Pro Tem
The Antioch City Council selected council member Monica Wilson at its Tuesday meeting to serve as mayor pro tem for the next year....
13
Dec
Council Senses Something’s Off With Veolia’s Explanation of Foul Odors
Richmond’s wastewater treatment facility released foul odors beginning Dec. 4, prompting a special council meeting to get an explanation....
07
Dec
Small Businesses and Soccer Fields to Be Among Newest Recipients of Rescue Plan Funds
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday allocated $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to city projects, infrastructure and programs for residents....
30
Nov
Richmond Asks Property Not to Raise Seniors’ Rent
Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the owners of the Heritage Park at Hilltop senior living community not to impose a planned rent increase....
20
Nov
Community Members Call for Police Oversight Committee at Antioch Council Meeting
Advocacy group Reimagine Antioch at the City Council meeting this week called for transparency and community oversight regarding the city's Police Department....
17
Nov
Antioch Council Does a U-Turn on Approach to Sideshows
After advancing an ordinance that would have targeted sideshow spectators, the Antioch City Council decided Tuesday to target sideshow organizers instead....
08
Nov
Richmond Approves New Cameras for Law Enforcement
Richmond City Council on Tuesday approved 70 new automatic license plate readers and 40 pan-tilt-zoom cameras to prevent and solve crime....
