Derek Lartaud

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Derek Lartaud reports on politics and government for Richmond Confidential. He hopes to examine how government policy and current healthcare practices intersect. Derek has reported on various issues for Connecticut's public radio station, WNPR. He also was a producer for the station's morning talk/news program "Where We Live" while simultaneously pursuing research pursuits in mental illness and juvenile diabetes.

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Stories

Undocumented workers protest their firings from Pacific Steel Casting

By: Derek Lartaud | February 18, 2012 – 9:46 am

Late last year, Pacific Steel Casting, the country’s fourth largest steel foundry, fired 200 workers....

City approves three medical marijuana collectives

By: Derek Lartaud | December 8, 2011 – 2:21 pm

In the chambers of the City Council, there are rules. There are procedures to be...

“Ban the box” resolution passes, fracas erupts at City Council meeting

By: Derek Lartaud | November 23, 2011 – 3:55 pm

The City Council voted Tuesday to remove a question about criminal convictions from city employment...

SS Red Oak Victory hosts Veterans Day celebration

By: Derek Lartaud | November 22, 2011 – 10:00 am

Aboard the only surviving cargo ship produced in Richmond’s Kaiser Shipyards during WWII, the community...

Richmond packaging company confronts Styrofoam head on

By: Derek Lartaud | November 7, 2011 – 3:55 pm

In the food packaging business, polystyrene has become a four-letter word, but the food industry...

Test suggests discrimination against African Americans in search of rental housing

By: Derek Lartaud | October 27, 2011 – 10:10 am

A local housing attorney painted a disheartening picture of racial discrimination in Richmond at Tuesday...

Council, and democracy, take time

By: Derek Lartaud | October 19, 2011 – 1:00 pm

The slow crawl of representative democracy was on full display Tuesday as the City Council...

Green tech start-up enters the world of venture capitalism

By: Derek Lartaud | October 11, 2011 – 12:21 pm

Ryan Wartena has designed what he calls an energy computer, although he routinely refers to...

Amended ordinance expands permits for medical marijuana collectives to four

By: Derek Lartaud | October 5, 2011 – 1:07 pm

The City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to allow an increase in the number of medical...

North Richmond casino remains a quiet possibility

By: Derek Lartaud | September 30, 2011 – 11:00 am

Grand plans for a casino in the city of Richmond have died since both city...

Funding priorities for mitigation fee revenue to remain largely unchanged

By: Derek Lartaud | September 26, 2011 – 1:00 pm

North Richmond’s share of landfill mitigation funding for 2012-2013 is likely to be doled out...

City council fails to pass sustainable medical marijuana ordinance

By: Derek Lartaud | September 14, 2011 – 2:11 pm

The City Council narrowly failed to pass an ordinance Tuesday that would have required the...

Oilers fall, 34-29

By: Derek Lartaud | September 11, 2011 – 10:00 am

The Richmond Oilers lost to the Mt. Eden Monarchs in a dramatic contest that was...

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  • Posted on: North Richmond expands its "Popsicle Project" safety survey

    Thanks so much for your comment, Alicia. It was my understanding that they did go to 4th St. It's quite possible your house was not contacted, though. The Phase II survey should be out in the near future, so stay tuned for that. #

    September 13, 2011 at 11:31 am

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