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Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the
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A growing group of protesters gathered outside Richmond City Hall on Tuesday for the third installment of 50501 protests. The 50501 Movement, a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders, will see demonstrations in all 50 states. The movement, which is also known as “50 states,
Burrito Trail
Welcome to the Richmond Burrito Trail Fat Tuesday edition, featuring the fattest slab we’ve attempted to eat yet.
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As part of a nationwide demonstration to defend national parks and public lands, a crowd gathered Saturday at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. The protest was one of 433 planned at national park sites across the country, an effort spearheaded by over 650
Richmond CA City Council
Richmond city officials will consider a $1 million initiative to expand legal aid and outreach for immigrants at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, alongside updates on parklet regulations and an appeal for an emergency shelter project. $1 million initiative for immigrant legal support Richmond city officials are moving to allocate
Education
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education approved staffing reductions for the 2025-26 school year Wednesday night, with key exceptions that could impact the district's fiscal solvency. The board also voted to revive the Budget Committee to review potential cost-cutting measures further. The board approved
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The Richmond City Council will consider an appeal Tuesday for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, which the Planning Commission denied over concerns about public safety, parking, and compliance with city regulations. Lonnie Holmes, Executive Director of California Portsmouth Square Association, is challenging
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Richmond City Council members debated changes to their meeting schedule Tuesday night, discussing potential adjustments to improve public participation and ensure efficient governance. A central point of discussion was whether to shift the council’s start time to 5 p.m. and enforce an 11 p.m. cutoff to prevent
Burrito Trail
Richmond Burrito Trail returns to 23rd Street for a Super Carne Asada Burrito from La Flor de Jalisco.
Crime in the City
A suspect was arrested Friday night after allegedly firing a gun during a dispute over money, authorities said. Richmond officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 200 block of 15th Street at 8:24 p.m., according to Lt. Donald Patchin, public information officer for the Richmond Police Department.
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The Richmond City Council’s February 25 meeting will feature a presentation from the United Teachers of Richmond, which argues the West Contra Costa Unified School District is manufacturing a fiscal crisis while failing to retain teachers amid rising costs. Also on the agenda: a proclamation honoring the Black Nine,
Crime in the City
Richmond police have arrested a driver involved in a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian severely injured early Thursday morning. At approximately 4:35 a.m., officers responded to Valley View Road at Morningside Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a pedestrian suffering significant injuries after being struck by a vehicle.