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
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....
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....
21
Jun
Children Under 5 Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA and CDC have endorsed Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children who are under 5 years old but at least six months of age....
19
Jun
Local Children to Witness Salmon Release in Richmond Marina
Children in the Richmond Police Activities League will watch as young salmon are released in the Richmond Marina to give the fish a better chance at survival....
17
Jun
Parents and Teachers Stand Up for Ellerhorst Principal
Parents and teachers defended the elementary school principal before the WCCUSD school board after an allegation they say was made in retaliation to punishment....
