Jan 8, 2025 · The Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to give themselves an 80 percent raise in their monthly salaries. In a controversial vote, the City Council voted to increase the monthly salary for the mayor to $6,975 from the current $3,875, and to increase the monthly salary for City Councilmembers to $2,524.50 per month from the current $1,402.50.

Jan 6, 2025 · The Richmond Police Department recently released a public safety announcement in the wake of an increase in robberies in city. Since Dec. 1, about 30 robberies have been reported in the city, the RPD reported on social media.

5 days ago · By Kathy Chouteau. On the heels of a recent torrential downpour, the Watershed Project and its partners will host the “Rheem Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project Celebration” Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fordham Bridge in Rollingwood, overlooking Rheem Creek. “Join the community members and organizations that have worked together on restoring Rheem Creek in a celebration ...

6 days ago · Photo courtesy of city documents. Richmond City Council on Tuesday voted against an idea to use drone shows rather than traditional fireworks during the annual Independence Day celebration, in part because drone shows are more expensive. Richmond Councilmember Soheila Bana asked city staff to ...

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4 days ago · The City of Pinole learned Tuesday that Safeway will close its store at Appian 80 on April 4. The impending closure has the city initiating discussions with the property owner for the next steps for the site. The city hopes another grocery store will move in …

Jan 13, 2025 · A new, nearly $9.56 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant aims to help make Harbour Way and Ohio Avenue safer for all users. The Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program grant will be used to fund infrastructure changes on those roadways, “including implementation of ADA-compliant sidewalks, Class II and IV bike lanes, improved street lighting, lane reductions, and green ...

Nov 18, 2024 · By Mike Kinney. Richmond Fire Chief Aaron Osorio was sworn into his new role in a well-attended ceremony at Richmond City Council Chambers on Friday, Nov. 15.. The crowd included Chief Osorio’s family and friends, rank-and-file Richmond firefighters, fellow fire chiefs from Bay Area agencies, elected officials and community members.

Dec 9, 2024 · A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run vehicle collision on Carlson Boulevard in Richmond early Saturday, according to Richmond Firefighters Local 188. Crews responded around 2 a.m. to Carlson between […]

Dec 23, 2024 · A Richmond man was arrested in connection with a shooting that stemmed from a road rage incident in Pinole on Monday, Dec. 9. Pinole police responded to the scene around 7:40 p.m. Dec. 9 and learned a gunshot victim was seeking treatment at the emergency department at Kaiser Richmond.