Props 26 and 27 Could Help Some Tribes, But Not All
Props 26 and 27 would change Indian gaming, but some tribes — like the Lytton band, which operates a casino in San Pablo — don't stand to benefit....
06
Sep
02
Sep
Former Richmond Mayor Nat Bates is Running Again
Nat Bates has been Richmond mayor twice before, both times in the 1970s. In 2014, he lost the job to Tom Butt. Now, he wants the job again....
26
Aug
Richmond Voters to Decide Fate of Proposed Rules to Strengthen Rent Control
A group of Richmond tenants and housing rights activists launched a campaign Wednesday in support of the rent control initiative that will appear on the ballot....
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....
19
Jul
Q&A: Shawn Dunning Made Richmond His Home. Now, He Wants to Lead It
Shawn Dunning says he would bring a new approach to governing Richmond if elected mayor: "I'm not restrained by doing things the way they've always been done."...
13
Jul
School Board Member Mister Phillips Seeks City’s Top Office
West Contra Costa school board member and fourth-generation Richmond resident Mister Phillips is running for mayor of Richmond....
04
Jul
Why Independent Shawn Dunning Wants to Be Richmond’s Next Mayor
Shawn Dunning, a conflict resolution specialist and political independent who has called Richmond home since 2016, is running for mayor....
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....
09
Jun
California Primary ’22: Black Candidates Advancing to the Nov. General Elections
California Black Media reports that 68 Black candidates were running in 45 of the races in the statewide primary election....
08
Jun
District 1 Supervisor John Gioia Cruises To Easy Victory
Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia, whose district includes Richmond, was reelected Tuesday, easily holding on to the seat he first won in 1998....
08
Jun
Sheriff David Livingston Defeats Richmond Police Union Leader Benjamin Therriault
Incumbent David Livingston beat Richmond Police Officers union leader Benjamin Therriault in the race for Contra Costa County Sheriff....
08
Jun
District Attorney Diana Becton Holds Off Challenger Mary Knox
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton was reelected Tuesday with 56% of the vote, defeating county prosecutor Mary Knox....
24
May
Incumbent DA Diana Becton Battling Prosecutor Mary Knox in June 7 Election
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is running for reelection against Mary Knox, a prosecutor who has been with the DA's office for 37 years....
16
May
Hulan Barnett Challenging Longtime Incumbent John Gioia for County Supervisor
Hulan Barnett is trying to unseat Supervisor John Gioia. The teacher has said he opposes mask mandates and wants to work with real estate professionals....
28
Apr
Contra Costa County Widens COVID Treatment Availability, Prepares Elections
Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting covered election security and outreach and a plan to end coronavirus-related deaths in Contra Costa County....
