BART Board of Directors Reinstate Mask Mandate, Effective Immediately
BART passengers are again required to wear masks on trains and in station areas where proof of payment is required, at least through Oct. 1....
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Jul
29
Jul
Mayor Tom Butt Reports Bass Beat Mystery Solved
Mayor Tom Butt reports that the "incessant" noise that could be heard for hours last weekend around was coming from a birthday party....
27
Jul
City Council Moves to Put Rent Control Before Richmond Voters
A week after introducing the possibility of putting a rent control resolution on the ballot, the Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to do just that....
26
Jul
Antioch Moves Forward With Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Days after tenants and activists protested reportedly steep rent hikes at low-income apartments, the Antioch City Council took a step toward stabilizing rents....
21
Jul
Community Event Continues to Plea, ‘Put the Guns Down’
The 14th Put the Guns Down event focused on gun violence and how it affects youth in Richmond was held July 16 at Nicholl Park....
21
Jul
Police Chief Bisa French Reinstated After Abuse Allegations
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French was put on administrative leave in October after being accused of abusing a man who was accused of sex trafficking....
20
Jul
Rent Control Could Appear on Richmond November Ballot
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday on a measure that could lead to a rent control initiative being put before Richmond voters in November....
15
Jul
WCCUSD Moves Toward Universal Transitional Kindergarten
By 2025-26, all WCCUSD students will be eligible for TK education before they enter kindergarten, raising questions of how the district will meet their needs....
07
Jul
Richmond Will Try to Make Streets Safer
The Richmond City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to approve measures to improve street safety. Mayor Tom Butt voted against this motion....
30
Jun
City Considers Expanding Scope of Funds for Unhoused People
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday on additional uses for money for unhoused people, including for flights if they have family who would taken them in....
29
Jun
Fire Officials Start Tip Line, Remind That Fireworks Are Illegal in County
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District wants people to report illegal fireworks, which can cause fires, especially in the current drought....
28
Jun
Newsom, State Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on FY 2022-23 Budget Framework
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a state budget framework for the coming fiscal year, which begins Friday....
28
Jun
San Pablo Man Killed in Richmond Shooting
A 31-year-old San Pablo man was shot and killed Saturday night in Richmond, police said Monday. Police do not have a suspect....
25
Jun
Medical, Legal Experts Foresee Dire Consequences in Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion
Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, experts warn that more rights could be in danger, including same-sex and interracial marriage....
24
Jun
Bay Area Reacts to Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Bay Area leaders reacted with outrage and vows to assist out-of-state women seeking abortions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday....
