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News   -   Feb 27, 2025 Richmond City Council to hear appeal on denied emergency shelter permit
Richmond City Council to hear appeal on denied emergency shelter permit

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

News   -   Feb 27, 2025 Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.
Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.

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

WCCUSD board approves staffing cuts but exempts eight positions, creating $1.2 million shortfall
Education   -   Feb 28, 2025 WCCUSD board approves staffing cuts but exempts eight positions, creating $1.2 million shortfall

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

by Soren Hemmila
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Education   -   Feb 28, 2025 WCCUSD board approves staffing cuts but exempts eight positions, creating $1.2 million shortfall
WCCUSD board approves staffing cuts but exempts eight positions, creating $1.2 million shortfall

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

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 27, 2025 Richmond City Council to hear appeal on denied emergency shelter permit
Richmond City Council to hear appeal on denied emergency shelter permit

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

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 27, 2025 Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.
Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.

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

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 23, 2025 Suspect arrested after 15th Street shooting incident
Suspect arrested after 15th Street shooting incident

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.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 22, 2025 On the Agenda: WCCUSD budget cuts, Black Nine honored, and city meeting time change
On the Agenda: WCCUSD budget cuts, Black Nine honored, and city meeting time change

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,

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 22, 2025 Richmond police arrest suspect in Valley View hit-and-run
Richmond Police

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.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 21, 2025 Richmond City Council approves 45-day moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections
Richmond City Council approves 45-day moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections

The Richmond City Council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new sewer connections to the aging Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer system Tuesday night, extending restrictions that have stalled home construction for three years. The moratorium, which requires approval from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), temporarily halts

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 19, 2025 Sutter Health announces $1 billion expansion plan for East Bay
Sutter Health announces $1 billion expansion plan for East Bay

The project is designed to bring medical care within a 15-minute drive for most East Bay residents. However, there have been renewed concerns about healthcare access in West Contra Costa County, particularly in Richmond, where currently there is only one emergency department for a city of 112,000.

by Soren Hemmila
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