Rydin Road Homeless Encampment Set to Close
The Richmond City Council voted Monday to close the Rydin Road encampment where some unhoused people live in RVs by Sept. 30....
03
Aug
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....
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....
28
Jun
Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez Hopes to Move Up, Become Mayor of Richmond
Eduardo Martinez is running to replace Tom Butt as mayor of Richmond. He is vice mayor, a former elementary school teacher and City Council member since 2014....
22
Jun
City Council Passes New Richmond Budget
The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to pass a city budget that includes money for unhoused services and public safety and youth employment initiatives....
08
Jun
Richmond Firefighters Working 24-Hour Shifts, Captain Says
Richmond police and fire leaders say their departments are understaffed, causing issues like longer shifts, greater injury risk and lack of traffic enforcement....
25
May
Point Molate Land Could Return to Tribe
A failed development deal has opened the doors for the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, whose ancestral home is in Richmond, to purchase the land for $400....
18
May
Divisive Point Molate Project Appears Likely to Falter
A contentious plan to develop Point Molate with residential and commercial space essentially fell through Tuesday, days before its deadline....
06
May
City Council Decides to Cut Losses in Battle Against Mayor Tom Butt
The council voted 4-2 Tuesday to pay its legal fees up to $300,000, effectively ending its litigation against Mayor Tom Butt....
04
May
City Works to Expand Electric Vehicle Use, Reacts to Roe v. Wade News
The Richmond City Council also stopped pursuing legal action against Mayor Tom Butt after months of accusing him of publicizing confidential information....
27
Apr
Council Questions Use of Military-Grade Police Weapons
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday discussed a potential ordinance regarding a military funding acquisition and use policy, which concerns police equipment....
21
Apr
City Council Considers Resuming Street-Sweeping Ticketing
Richmond took a step toward resuming the practice of ticketing drivers who leave their cars parked in designated areas during street sweeping....
06
Apr
City Moves Forward With Redistricting and Public Bank
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday on a new electoral map and to become a founding member of the upcoming Public Bank East Bay....
23
Mar
Council Supports Redistricting Map and Striking Refinery Workers
The City Council on Tuesday expressed support for striking Chevron union workers but questioned what action it could take in such a labor dispute....
