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News   -   Oct 02, 2024 Richmond launches community crisis response program
Richmond launches community crisis response program

The City of Richmond has officially launched its Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP), designed to address non-violent emergencies such as mental health crises and homelessness without the involvement of police.  This care-first initiative follows the Richmond City Council’s decision in June 2021 to reallocate $3 million from the police

News   -   Oct 02, 2024 School district superintendent to step down, board picks interim replacement
School district superintendent to step down, board picks interim replacement

West Contra Costa Unified School District appointed Dr. Kim Moses as interim superintendent after Kenneth C. Hurst announced his retirement in December. Hurst, who has led the district for nearly three and half years, is stepping down to focus on family responsibilities, as he shared in a video message to

Richmond set to receive $9.3 million to address homeless encampments
News   -   Oct 05, 2024 Richmond set to receive $9.3 million to address homeless encampments

On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $130.7 million in ERF grants to help 18 communities, including Richmond, address the needs of over 3,300 people living in encampments. The City of Richmond was awarded $9,336,746 in the latest round of Encampment Resolution Funding grants to provide services

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Oct 05, 2024 Richmond set to receive $9.3 million to address homeless encampments
Richmond set to receive $9.3 million to address homeless encampments

On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $130.7 million in ERF grants to help 18 communities, including Richmond, address the needs of over 3,300 people living in encampments. The City of Richmond was awarded $9,336,746 in the latest round of Encampment Resolution Funding grants to provide services

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 02, 2024 Richmond launches community crisis response program
Richmond launches community crisis response program

The City of Richmond has officially launched its Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP), designed to address non-violent emergencies such as mental health crises and homelessness without the involvement of police.  This care-first initiative follows the Richmond City Council’s decision in June 2021 to reallocate $3 million from the police

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 02, 2024 School district superintendent to step down, board picks interim replacement
School district superintendent to step down, board picks interim replacement

West Contra Costa Unified School District appointed Dr. Kim Moses as interim superintendent after Kenneth C. Hurst announced his retirement in December. Hurst, who has led the district for nearly three and half years, is stepping down to focus on family responsibilities, as he shared in a video message to

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 30, 2024 Rising temperatures spark Nixle Alert: Tuesday will be hot
Rising temperatures spark Nixle Alert: Tuesday will be hot

The city of Richmond issued a nixie alert Monday afternoon as temperatures began to soar ahead of Tuesday’s expected near 100-degree heat. The alert said hot and dry weather is expected to continue through Wednesday of this week, with moderate-to-extreme heat risk levels across much of the Bay Area

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Sep 30, 2024 Hilltop dealership cars, RPD vehicle damaged during weekend sideshow
Hilltop dealership cars, RPD vehicle damaged during weekend sideshow

Nine vehicles from auto dealerships and a Richmond Police Department vehicle were damaged during an early morning sideshow in the Hilltop neighborhood on Saturday, September 28. Police estimated people engaged in destructive behavior during the sideshow caused tens of thousands of dollars to at least nine vehicles from two different

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 29, 2024 Richmond celebrates Clean Air Day with bridge ride and asthma town hall
Richmond celebrates Clean Air Day with bridge ride and asthma town hall

Richmond residents came together to celebrate Clean Air Day with a scenic bike ride across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, followed by a community town hall on Sunday focused on addressing asthma in the city. The event, organized by Rich City Rides in partnership with Urban Tilth, Lifelong Medical Center, Contra

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 27, 2024 On the agenda: Green-Blue New Deal, Paratransit audit, arts corridor plan, and community survey insights
On the agenda: Green-Blue New Deal, Paratransit audit, arts corridor plan, and community survey insights

Richmond City Council’s October 1 agenda covers a wide range of topics, including the Richmond Green-Blue New Deal’s plan to create 1,000 clean-energy jobs, an audit addressing challenges in the city’s paratransit program, and more information about a $50,000 Arts Corridor Project. The council will

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Sep 26, 2024 Bike riders flying again at Richmond’s Dirt World Bike Park
Bike riders flying again at Richmond’s Dirt World Bike Park

Richmond’s long-awaited BMX park, designed to become a community hub for cycling enthusiasts, remains unofficially open as the city works on final touches. While construction continues, eager riders have already taken down fences to use the park’s facilities, which include a BMX racetrack, dirt jumps, and a pump

by Soren Hemmila
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