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The Richmond City Council will convene on January 7 to address a packed agenda, including a temporary moratorium on parklets, an exemption for police software under the sanctuary city ordinance, and funding for equitable neighborhood services. RPD seeks exception to sanctuary city ordinance Richmond Police Chief Bisa French is asking
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The Richmond City Council will once again attempt to increase its pay by 80 percent at its January 7 meeting. The council previously floated the idea in February 2024. According to a staff report, Richmond’s elected officials have not received a cost-of-living increase since 2007. The proposed increase will
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To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts. From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January
Entertainment
Richmond was alive with bustle Tuesday evening as 2024 drew to a close. Locals headed out to mingle and share good cheer at eateries, bars, and clubs, waiting expectantly for the arrival of the new year. In the North and East neighborhood, “Richmond’s Best” winner, the Factory Bar, offered
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The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
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Autonomous car company Glydways announced plans on Monday for a temporary development and demonstration facility at Hilltop Mall. The facility will include a dedicated test track, a 13,000-square-foot maintenance facility, and a visitor showroom. It will allow Glydways to test its autonomous transit network technology while showcasing its operations
Education
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is poised to approve a resolution to fully rebuild Stege Elementary School during the December 18 board meeting. The resolution would increase the project budget from $43 million to $61 million. According to the resolution, Stege Elementary is the district’s oldest school
Crime in the City
A 56-year-old man, identified as Prentiss Jackson, was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run collision while riding a bike on Carlson Boulevard near Bayview Avenue, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on December 8, when firefighters from Station 64 responded to a walk-in report of a
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Richmond's City Council will cover a full agenda during its meeting on December 17, with highlights including Mayor Eduardo Martinez's annual State of the City Address, which will outline the city's progress, challenges, and future goals. The council will also hear presentations on tiny
Crime in the City
A man sustained minor injuries during a reported carjacking on Emeric Avenue in Richmond Friday night, police said. Officers responded to Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center at 901 Nevin Avenue at 9:51 p.m. after the victim sought treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information
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Richmond's nearly completed Portside Commerce Center is now available for lease after its first tenant, Moxion Power, vaporized last summer, leaving a hundred employees scrambling for employment and making the building's future occupancy unclear. Brookfield Properties is offering the massive space for an undisclosed amount and
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The Richmond City Council meeting on December 3 will address a proposed investment policy promoting the "socially responsible" use of city funds, an appeal by the Up & Under Pub & Grill regarding a denied encroachment permit for a BBQ smoker, and a resolution to levy special assessments