Fire Safe Council Pushes Preparedness
As climate change makes wildfires more common, individuals like Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana are pushing agencies and residents to be prepared....
19
Apr
17
Apr
DA’s Office Looking for Community Safety Panelists
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is seeking community safety panelists to help crime survivors recover from the trauma they have experienced....
21
Mar
BART Aims to Increase Safety, Cleanliness as It Suffers From Low Ridership
BART police are more than doubling the number of officers patrolling trains starting March 20 to address safety and quality of life issues, BART officials said....
24
Feb
Lawmaker Introduces Effort to Make Public Transit Safer
A new bill in the California Legislature would survey how safe people feel on public transit and provide recommendations to improve transit safety....
20
Jan
Pittsburg Takes Steps to Help Kids Get Safely to School, Raises Human Trafficking Awareness
The Pittsburg City Council on Tuesday recognized Human Trafficking Awareness Month and approved a measure to help make school crossings safer....
18
Jan
Richmond Looks to Move Mental Health Crisis Response Away From Police
The city of Richmond is trying to find new ways to help residents experiencing a mental health crisis, a public safety task force told City Council on Tuesday....
30
Dec
Q&A: Cesar Zepeda Wants to Know ‘What’s Important to You’
Incoming Richmond City Council member says he wants to hear from all his constituents about their differing needs and work on public safety, housing and more....
20
Dec
Q&A: New Council Member Soheila Bana Stays Focused on Public Safety
Incoming Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana spoke to the Pulse about public safety and other city issues following her election....
13
Dec
Q&A: Torres-Walker Wants to Keep ‘Expanding Our Ideas Around Public Safety’
After winning a close race due for a recount, Antioch City Council member Tamisha Torres-Walker talked to the Pulse about housing, public safety and more....
25
Oct
Public Safety Task Force to Give City Council Monthly Reports
The Richmond City Council voted to receive monthly updates on public safety proposals that cover issues including youth employment and mental health crises....
09
Sep
Q&A: Najari Smith: ‘There’s No Time to Waste’ for Small Businesses
Richmond City Council candidate Najari Smith says his priorities are public safety and the environment, which he says are tied to affordable housing, in our interview series....
27
Oct
Brightening Richmond Streets
News Report, Nancy Deville Richmond’s residential streets will soon look a whole lot brighter as the city’s plan to convert its streetlights to LED technology is nearing completion. Joining a growing trend...
