Posts Tagged ‘chris magnus’
Despite deadly week, crime down overall in North Richmond
North Richmond’s crime rate was on the decline before last week’s deadly shootings.
Read MorePolice, religious leaders vow to strengthen ties
Police and religious leaders gathered to explore how to better work together.
Read MoreRichmond honors first African American police sergeant
When Douglas Ellison made his mark on Richmond history, Martin Luther King Jr. was just 17 years old. Harry Truman had not yet desegregated America’s armed forces, and Rosa Parks hadn’t refused to concede her seat.
Read MoreRemembering those lost, vowing to improve
Mayor Gayle McLaughlin gathered with residents and city officials to pay respects to the 21 people who were killed in Richmond during the first 11 months of 2010.
Read MorePromotions and politics in the RPD
Next month the Richmond Police Department will have a new number two alongside Chief Magnus.
Read MoreCity Council takes a mulligan on marijuana ordinance
City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to undo many of the revisions it made last week to its new medical marijuana ordinance, and also approved a November ballot measure to tax all pot sales.
Read MoreMehserle verdict won’t affect Richmond, police say
Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus says his department doesn’t expect violent protests in Richmond to follow the verdict announcement in the ex-BART Police Officer Johannes Mehsere murder case.
Read MoreSewer rates going up, council votes
City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to accept a 5 percent rate increase for each of the next three years on residents of the Richmond Sewer District. While the increase was lower than originally planned, the move left many people crying foul.
Read MoreCouncil approves naming street project after fallen officer
The City Council approved a resolution naming the yet-to-be-constructed Marina Bay Parkway underpass after fallen officer Bradley Moody.
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