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Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 27, 2025 Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt
Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt

Richmond city officials will explore a plan to accelerate repayment of the city's $392 million in unfunded pension liabilities using funds from its $550 million Chevron tax settlement, a move supporters say could save taxpayers $117 million in interest while freeing up $33 million annually for city services.

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Mar 26, 2025 Richmond musician wins award for work with at-risk youth
Richmond musician wins award for work with at-risk youth

Richmond musician Barbara Gorin has won the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award for her work with Guitars Not Guns, an organization that brings music into the lives of at-risk children. The CBS Bay Area Icon Award honors local community heroes who provide outstanding service in their community. Gorin, president

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 25, 2025 Richmond residents push back against street sweeping enforcement expansion
Richmond residents push back against street sweeping enforcement expansion

Some Richmond residents are opposing the city's decision to expand street sweeping enforcement to additional neighborhoods, citing concerns over lack of necessity, parking constraints, and financial burdens. The policy, which critics say will affect approximately 41,000 residents, has drawn criticism from community members who argue that no

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Mar 25, 2025 On the Richmond Pizza Trail: Mr. Pizza Man
Mr. Pizza Man

Welcome to Grandview Independent's pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start with the North & East favorites Richmond Pizza House and Point

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Mar 24, 2025 High hopes: Richmond receives $600,000 grant to support cannabis equity program
High hopes: Richmond receives $600,000 grant to support cannabis equity program

The City of Richmond has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to advance its Cannabis Equity Program. The funding, part of an $18.4 million statewide effort, aims to reduce barriers for individuals disproportionately affected by past cannabis

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Mar 22, 2025 Richmond hosts first public Nowruz celebration at Marina Bay Park
Richmond hosts first public Nowruz celebration at Marina Bay Park

The City of Richmond hosted its first public Nowruz celebration on Saturday, March 22, at Marina Bay Park, bringing together community members, local leaders, and performers to mark the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. The event, initiated by District 4 Councilmember Soheila Bana, highlighted the contributions of

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Mar 21, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond eyes early pension payoff using Chevron settlement funds
On the agenda: Richmond eyes early pension payoff using Chevron settlement funds

The Richmond City Council will meet on March 25 to discuss major financial decisions, including a proposal to use Chevron settlement funds for early pension debt payments, as well as updates on school district challenges, economic development initiatives, and police military equipment reports. Richmond weighs early pension debt payment using

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 20, 2025 Public banking in Richmond? City leaders call for alternatives as it sues big banks
Public banking in Richmond?  City leaders call for alternatives as it sues big banks

As Richmond pursues legal action against JPMorgan Chase and the Royal Bank of Canada over allegedly predatory financial deals, city officials appear to be doubling down on their support for Public Bank East Bay, a locally controlled financial institution they say will empower communities and prevent future exploitation. The lawsuit,

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 27, 2025 Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt

Richmond city officials will explore a plan to accelerate repayment of the city's $392 million in unfunded pension liabilities using funds from its $550 million Chevron tax settlement, a move supporters say could save taxpayers $117 million in interest while freeing up $33 million annually for city services.

by Soren Hemmila
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Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 27, 2025 Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt
Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt

Richmond city officials will explore a plan to accelerate repayment of the city's $392 million in unfunded pension liabilities using funds from its $550 million Chevron tax settlement, a move supporters say could save taxpayers $117 million in interest while freeing up $33 million annually for city services.

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Mar 26, 2025 Richmond musician wins award for work with at-risk youth
Richmond musician wins award for work with at-risk youth

Richmond musician Barbara Gorin has won the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award for her work with Guitars Not Guns, an organization that brings music into the lives of at-risk children. The CBS Bay Area Icon Award honors local community heroes who provide outstanding service in their community. Gorin, president

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 25, 2025 Richmond residents push back against street sweeping enforcement expansion
Richmond residents push back against street sweeping enforcement expansion

Some Richmond residents are opposing the city's decision to expand street sweeping enforcement to additional neighborhoods, citing concerns over lack of necessity, parking constraints, and financial burdens. The policy, which critics say will affect approximately 41,000 residents, has drawn criticism from community members who argue that no

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Mar 25, 2025 On the Richmond Pizza Trail: Mr. Pizza Man
Mr. Pizza Man

Welcome to Grandview Independent's pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start with the North & East favorites Richmond Pizza House and Point

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Mar 24, 2025 High hopes: Richmond receives $600,000 grant to support cannabis equity program
High hopes: Richmond receives $600,000 grant to support cannabis equity program

The City of Richmond has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to advance its Cannabis Equity Program. The funding, part of an $18.4 million statewide effort, aims to reduce barriers for individuals disproportionately affected by past cannabis

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Mar 22, 2025 Richmond hosts first public Nowruz celebration at Marina Bay Park
Richmond hosts first public Nowruz celebration at Marina Bay Park

The City of Richmond hosted its first public Nowruz celebration on Saturday, March 22, at Marina Bay Park, bringing together community members, local leaders, and performers to mark the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. The event, initiated by District 4 Councilmember Soheila Bana, highlighted the contributions of

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Mar 21, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond eyes early pension payoff using Chevron settlement funds
On the agenda: Richmond eyes early pension payoff using Chevron settlement funds

The Richmond City Council will meet on March 25 to discuss major financial decisions, including a proposal to use Chevron settlement funds for early pension debt payments, as well as updates on school district challenges, economic development initiatives, and police military equipment reports. Richmond weighs early pension debt payment using

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 20, 2025 Public banking in Richmond? City leaders call for alternatives as it sues big banks
Public banking in Richmond?  City leaders call for alternatives as it sues big banks

As Richmond pursues legal action against JPMorgan Chase and the Royal Bank of Canada over allegedly predatory financial deals, city officials appear to be doubling down on their support for Public Bank East Bay, a locally controlled financial institution they say will empower communities and prevent future exploitation. The lawsuit,

by Soren Hemmila
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