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Michael Banks: A firefighter for 34 years, a husband for 40
Retiring Richmond Fire Chief Michael Banks has dedicated his life to protecting his home city from fires, and caring for his family. “What’s important is trying to go in and help people,” he said.
Read MoreRichmond city workers salaries outpace resident’s income
Of the city’s full-time employees, 346 – more than half of all workers – surpassed the six-figure mark. The median household income in Richmond is $54,000.
Read MoreBody found in car in Point Richmond harbor
An unidentified man was found inside a submerged vehicle in the Point Richmond area around noon today. Police said that the death was likely an accident, not suicide or foul play. The circumstances are under investigation.
Read MoreSource of gas smell still unknown
An employee at the Social Security Office in Richmond was hospitalized after she complained about inhaling the gas fumes that hundreds of residents reported smelling this afternoon. Starting at 2:30 p.m. the Richmond Fire Department received a large number of calls reporting the strong odor in Point Richmond. The wind carried the smell, pushing the…
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