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....
06
May
05
May
District Considers Selling Bonds to Decrease Debt
The West Contra Costa Board of Education on Wednesday continued considering ways the school district could deal with its debt....
05
May
Contra Costa County Denies Appeal of Refinery Renovation
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denied an appeal in which some Richmond City Council members and environmental groups contested refinery plans....
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....
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....
26
Apr
Q&A: New City Manager Shasa Curl on What ‘Makes Richmond Unique and Special’
Shasa Curl spoke with the Pulse about her hopes for the city and the challenges she anticipates after officially being made city manager of Richmond....
21
Apr
Urban Tilth Executive Director Named to State Food and Agricultural Board
Doria Robinson will bring an urban farming perspective to the state Food and Agricultural Board, which she was appointed to Tuesday....
13
Apr
County Budget Recommendations Made to Supervisors
A county budget was proposed Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting. More than half the money spent would go to health and sanitation services....
13
Apr
Richmond Police Union President Challenges Sheriff for Office
Ben Therriault, who leads the Richmond Police Officers Association, is running for sheriff. Incumbent David Livingston ran unopposed the last two elections....
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....
31
Mar
SB 911, Which Creates $50 Million Fund to Support Independent Media, Passes Through Key Committee in California Senate
Senate Bill 911, which would establish the California Board for the Funding of Public Interest Media, is sponsored by Contra Costa state Sen. Steve Glazer....
29
Mar
Sen. Padilla Is Optimistic About Judge Jackson’s ‘Significant Moment’ in American History
Alex Padilla, California's first Latino senator, said Ketanji Brown, a Black woman, would "bring a much-needed perspective to the Supreme Court," if confirmed....
27
Mar
Calls to Oust Contra Costa Sheriff Intensify
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors heard demands Tuesday to remove Sheriff David Livingston over his support of convicted former deputy Andrew Hall....
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....
16
Mar
City Considers Waiving Fees for Some Community Events
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday considered but did not yet adopt a proposal to waive fees for certain events in the city that could benefit residents....
