Richmond Moves Closer to Establishing ICE-Free Zones
Richmond City Council has asked staff to bring a potential ordinance to ban immigration enforcement activities on city property....
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Feb
30
Jan
Consultant to Lead Community Engagement for $550M Chevron Settlement; Richmond to Consider ‘ICE-Free’ Zones
Richmond City Council voted to have a consultant lead community engagement on the Chevron settlement and will consider making the city an "ICE-free zone."...
23
Jan
Mayor Touts Finances, Public Safety, ‘Destination Richmond’ in State of the City
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez highlighted state-certified fiscal stability, a historic low in homicides, and gains in economic development....
22
Jan
Richmond Mayor Dodges One Censure, Another Is Pushed Back as He Proposes ‘Restorative Process’
The newest attempt to censure Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez over antisemitic posts that shared conspiracy theories about the Bondi Beach attack has failed....
07
Jan
In First Meeting Since Controversy, Richmond Decides Not to Censure Mayor For Now
Around 150 spoke at Tuesday's Richmond City Council meeting for and against Mayor Eduardo Martinez, who is facing criticism for social media reposts....
24
Dec
Mayor Martinez Under Scrutiny After Social Media Post and Apology
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez has apologized for his posts about the Bondi Beach shooting, but some say it's not enough, including City Council members....
19
Dec
Richmond City Attorney to Resign at Year’s End
Dave Aleshire will resign as Richmond's city attorney due to a health scare and travel demands but could still provide the city with legal services....
04
Dec
Richmond Approved $50K in Anticipation of WCCUSD Strike, Welcomed Next Police Chief
Two days before West Contra Costa teachers and other school staff were set to strike, Richmond City Council approved $50,000 to support students....
19
Nov
Richmond Council Approves $350,000 for Encrypted Police Radios
Richmond OK’d $350,000 worth of encrypted police radios, a move police say will protect officers and privacy but critics say results in a loss of transparency....
12
Nov
Richmond to Continue Receiving Animal Services From County, not Nonprofits
Richmond approved $1.4 million to keep funding services through Contra Costa Animal Services, which has faced concerns over its alleged treatment of animals....
23
Oct
Richmond Doesn’t Want to ‘Choose Sides,’ Stalls Again on Supporting Tribe’s Bid for Recognition
Richmond City Council again pushed a decision on whether to support the Muwekma Ohlone bid for federal recognition over concerns from other tribes....
20
Oct
Richmond to Again Consider Supporting Controversial Tribe’s Bid for Recognition
Richmond City Council will consider a resolution urging Congress, the DOI and the BIA to federally recognize the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe....
01
Oct
Richmond Council Votes to Shorten Meetings, Require Increased Transparency From Police
Richmond City Council voted to have regular meetings run from 6-10 p.m. and to change how RPD communicates with the public after officer-involved shootings....
18
Sep
Richmond Delays Decision on Police Communication Policy
Richmond City Council is considering changes to the city’s communication policies in the event of an officer-involved shooting or other in-custody deaths....
21
Aug
Richmond Approves Oversight Changes Amid Outcry Over Police Killing
Richmond City Council approved recommendations from the Community Police Review Commission two weeks after RPD officers killed Angel Montaño....
