Fearing new council would quash plan, Mayor Butt rushed to pass Zeneca decision, citizens’ group says
Groups claim Mayor Butt excluded public from Point Molate development decision
Recusals didn’t keep Mayor Butt from meddling in zoning, lawsuit claims.
Lawsuits claim Richmond mayor steered development decisions in violation of ethics laws
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt navigates the conflicts that arise from his roles of public official, business owner and real estate investor. (File photo, 2013) read more…
Biden taps former Richmond chief Chris Magnus to lead border patrol
The former Richmond police chief credited with drastically reducing the city’s murder rate is in line to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection. President Joe Biden on Monday said he will nominate Chris Magnus as read more…
Push for disc golf course in Hilltop Lake Park angers some on council
Richmond City Council members angry about plans for a disc golf course at Hilltop Lake Park. read more…
West Contra Costa schools prepare for April 19 reopening
Students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District may return to school on April 19. read more…
Sanitation coming to makeshift RV camp on Rydin Road in Richmond
FILE PHOTO: An RV resident and her dog on North Castro Street in Richmond. read more…
VIDEO: What happened to missing Richmond teen Antoine Whittley?
Richmond teen Antoine Whittley was last seen on Feb. 10 on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. read more…
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