Government

Richmond first city in the state to endorse Millionaire’s Tax

Richmond is making a habit of being the first. In June, Richmond became first city in Contra Costa County to issue its own municipal identification...

Mayor shares Richmond’s year in review, year ahead

The mayor and many of the 50 or so residents who filled the Whittlesey Community Room Friday night said it countless different ways, but it...

Plaintiffs cite cliques, exclusion in Magnus descrimination suit

Cliques, rumors, exclusion: those words came up again and again on Wednesday during testimony in the racial discrimination suit against the city and police Chief...

FEMA’s levee standards may impose extra insurance on North Richmond residents

The North Richmond neighborhood hasn’t flooded since the Army Corps of Engineers erected levees decades ago around the two creeks. But although their record so...

Testimony in Magnus trial focuses on descent into dispute

Tuesday’s testimony – a marathon volley between Hartinger and Pickett – traced the rapid devolution of relations in the department after Magnus’ January 2006 hiring,...

Deputy chiefs leading police department during discrimination lawsuit against Chief Magnus

Although Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus is expected to be in court through March defending himself in a racial discrimination lawsuit, RPD leaders say it’s...

Sergeant testifies he was denied promotion in descrimination suit against Chief Magnus

In 2007, eight high-ranking African American police officers sued the city of Richmond, accusing police Chief Chris Magnus and former Deputy Chief Lori Ritter of...

Richmond Field Station will be second site for Lawrence Berkeley National Labs

University of California leaders announced this morning that Lawrence Berkeley National Labs has selected the Richmond Field Station as the location of its second site.

George Livingston, Richmond leader, laid to rest

If you knew George Livingston, you knew how much he valued a tight, efficient schedule. For years, he was clear and direct to his loved...

Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service draws a crowd

Inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, more than 400 Richmond residents volunteered their time and skills at the 5th Annual Martin Luther...

George Livingston viewing draws family, Richmond

George Livingston looked dapper as usual as he lay in repose for a public viewing Monday night. Having devoted much of his 78 years on...