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April 7, 2010 – 11:37 am
It will soon be unlawful for children to roam the streets during school hours. A unanimous City Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance that enacts a daytime curfew for school kids.
Inner unrest
March 26, 2010 – 5:00 am
An ongoing discrimination lawsuit filed by several black police officials against Police chief Chris Magnus and the city continues to inflame tensions, while the fight against crime goes on.
Council approves naming street project after fallen officer
February 17, 2010 – 1:52 pm
The City Council approved a resolution naming the yet-to-be-constructed Marina Bay Parkway underpass after fallen officer Bradley Moody.
Local police lead major drug bust in ‘Iron Triangle’
December 24, 2009 – 11:03 pm
Richmond police working with federal agents made one of the biggest drug busts in local history, taking more than $1 million worth of cocaine off the streets.
Police release 911 call reporting rape
November 5, 2009 – 8:01 pm
The Richmond Police Department on Thursday released the 911 call that helped end a reported two-hour rape of a Richmond High student outside of her homecoming dance Oct. 24. Richmond resident Margarita Vargas made the call just before midnight that night.
Police today also corrected the victim’s age as being 16 instead of 15, as previously…
Knowledge — not emotion — stops rape
November 5, 2009 – 7:31 am
Policy should be based on best practices and research, not the turmoil that follows sexual assaults.
Property tax proposed for June ballot
November 4, 2009 – 6:04 am
Richmond is the only city in Contra Costa County without its own paramedics, and council members said Tuesday that it will remain that way unless residents are willing to pay for greater services.
Police chief addresses investigation into alleged rape
November 4, 2009 – 12:27 am
Police Chief Chris Magnus told the Richmond City Council Tuesday that the investigation into the alleged rape of a 15-year-old Richmond High School girl continues, leaving the door open to more arrests.
City Council preview
November 3, 2009 – 7:05 am
At tonight’s meeting the Richmond City Council will consider adding a new fee for the city’s liquor stores, discuss proposing a new tax to help pay for police and fire, and look at ways to collect money from code-violating residents.