Posts Tagged ‘Richmond City Council’
New law will triple fines for Chevron and other large polluters
Rafael Castro-Chavez was 13 years old when he heard a loud explosion in August 2012. He darted outside his North Richmond apartment and noticed his neighbors pointing toward the Chevron refinery, saying, “Hay un incendio!” As he turned to look, flames rose from the facility, and a large plume of black smoke advanced over his…
Read MorePeople of Richmond: Should council meetings be strictly in person?
“People of Richmond” is a regular series in which reporters pose a question to people in the community. Answers are presented verbatim, though sometimes edited for brevity Q: Should Richmond City Council return to holding meetings only in person? “It’s a tough question, just because people can’t be exposed to COVID. It’s a good thing…
Read MorePush 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 MoreDebate Over Zeneca Development Continues
The debate rages on between community activists and the Richmond City Council, who are trying to push for development on the highly controversial “Zeneca site.”
Read MorePoint of Contention: Despite approved housing plan, the fight over Point Molate rages on
Despite approved housing plan, the fight over Point Molate rages on.
Read MoreCandidates backed by the Richmond Progressive Alliance sweep City Council elections
Richmond Progressive Alliance backed candidates sweep city council races.
Read MoreFormer Mayor Gayle McLaughlin plans to continue Richmond’s progressive transformation
Former two-time Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin is back in the City Council race and she’s ready to start working for the community.
Read MoreRichmond’s native son strives to continue legacy
“To run is courageous,” Anderson said. “So you have to get right with yourself, there is no second place there is no third place – the winner wins. The process of running allows you to give a voice for the people.”
Read More“The world needs more Najaris”
Founder of Rich City Rides, Najari Smith, is using bikes to support Richmond’s community through Covid-19.
Read MoreCouncil votes to enter exclusive negotiations with SunCal on Point Molate
Council members voted to enter into exclusivity agreements with Suncal regarding the development of the Point Molate waterfront.
Read MoreDevelopers present plans for Point Molate to Richmond City Council
Orton Development, Samuelson Schafer, SunCal, and Point Molate Partners each presented plans, in 20-minute chunks, to both the council and a chamber filled with protesting members of the public. The crowd, many a part of the Point Molate Alliance— a coalition of residents which that seeks to halt development on the site—carried signs, pictures, paintings and an illustrated cloth banner that said “Save Pt. Molate.” Over 30 people spoke during the public comment period to criticize and oppose the proposed plans.
Read MoreCouncil hears presentation on School Resource Officers and wastewater
On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council heard presentations on wastewater infrastructure and School Resource Officers—or SROs—among other items. SROs, who are full-time police officers stationed at schools, have come under criticism recently in the West Contra Costa Unified School District due to budget constraints and because parents, teachers and other community members have raised questions…
Read MoreKathy Robinson: the Richmond mayoral candidate you didn’t hear about
Less than a week before Election Day, Kathy Robinson got into her car, ready to drive around Richmond and tell as many people as she could that she was running for mayor. Her aging white Volvo was decked out for the occasion, plastered with homemade campaign flyers. In her trunk were stacks of these same…
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