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Former Richmond City Councilman John Ziesenhenne has filed his paperwork and will run to unseat Mayor Gayle McLaughlin in November’s general election.
On Tuesday, Richmond’s City Council will weigh whether to follow Oakland’s lead in allowing, regulating and taxing large-scale medical marijuana growers within city limits.
Richmond residents applauded a plan that will allow voters to say whether they approve a proposed plan to build an Indian casino at Point Molate this November, although the vote won’t be legally binding.
During a marathon session Tuesday night, Richmond’s City Council voted 4-3 to adopt a medical marijuana ordinance that will not cap the number of dispensaries allowed within the city limits.
With Opening Day at the renovated Richmond Plunge swimming pool just a month away, workers are putting the finishing touches on the 84-year-old pool.
The City of Richmond will begin levying over $750,000 in property-tax liens next month against out-of-compliance owners of vacant, abandoned or blighted homes.
Despite its own resolution banning doing business with companies in Arizona, Richmond City Council on Tuesday approved a $84,000 purchase of Tasers from an Arizona vendor during a wide-ranging council meeting.
It may not be a cure-all for the problems facing people in North Richmond, but a plan to include the community in Richmond’s business Enterprise Zone could provide some economic relief for the county’s poorest area.
Smart BR Coffee is one place in Richmond where Brazilians gather. Last Monday a crowd of about 60 people watched Brazil’s victory against Chile in the World Cup.