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On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council rejected the idea of placing a ballot initiative on the November ballot that would establish an independent ethics commission. The item was rejected in …

On Tuesday, Richmond city council will discuss a ballot initiative to adopt an ordinance that could begin the process to establish an independent ethics commission. The proposed Richmond Gate Act …

The City of Richmond is heading into its June primary, and many residents are wondering why several candidates have yet to clearly communicate their beliefs or outline how they plan …

On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council agreed to turn back on automatic license plate readers and extend its contract with FLOCK through the end of the year. In a split …

On Friday, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Ken Carlson and John Gioia will continue serving  as no one filed paperwork to run against them. ” I filed my candidacy …

On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council agreed to direct staff to create an ICE-Free Zone ordinance. With a 6-0-1 vote, Councilmember Brown abstaining, the city manager and attorney will return …

On Tuesday, the Richmond city council punted its potential censure of the mayor indefinitely while approving a restorative process for the mayor. The council was to take up both items …

After punting a potential censure of Mayor Eduardo Martinez at its last meeting, the Richmond City Council will take up the item on Tuesday. The censure is being brought forward …

After Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez was called out for posting antisemitic and conspiracy tropes about the mass shooting of Jews celebrating Hanukkah in Sydney, Australia, he issued a “light” apology, expressing ignorance of …

On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council punted an emergency item request to place a censure on Mayor Eduardo Martinez relating to antisemitic conduct. The social media posts made by Martinez …

73 current and former elected officials have signed a joint letter condemning the antisemitic posts shared by Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Signatories include thirty-seven current elected officials from across Contra …

Over the last 48-hours, local leaders in Richmond have come out against Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez and are seeking his resignation. The calls for resignation come from after Martinez posted …

This week, the JCRC Bay Area have issued an open letter to Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez urging him to resign given his behavior recent behavior. Here is their letter: To …

At its January 21 meeting, the Richmond City Council unanimously approved its 80% raise while also approving a resolution on prison labor. The action came in two separate votes with …

At its January 7 meeting, the Richmond City Council approved its 2023 annual military equipment use report, while also seeking enhancements for its Richmond Police 2025 report by tracking, “deploy, …

Richmond, CA – Today, Representative John Garamendi, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and City Manager Shasa Curl announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $9,559,482 grant through the Reconnecting …

Mayor Eduardo Martinez says 2024 crime data from the Richmond Police Department shows crime is up 1% in the City of Richmond. The information came during the December 17 City …

On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council will discuss street calming measures to potentially address speeding and sideshows within the City of Richmond. The item was brought forward by  Councilmember Cesar …

The Richmond City Council agreed to drop a ballot measure in exchange for $550 million over 10 years from Chevron. The announcement came at the August 14 Richmond City Council …

At its June 18 Meeting, the Richmond City Council voted to place a measure on the ballot to ask voters if Chevron should pay a tax on its refinery operations. …

At its April 2 meeting, the Richmond City Council took its first steps towards a 45-day Moratorium on smoke shops. The council was ready to move forward at the meeting, …

On Tuesday, the City of Richmond shared it has reduced the number of homicides to a record low of 8 in 2023. At its council meeting, Richmond city council touted …

On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council voted 5-1 to approve a resolution affirming Richmond’s Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza. The Richmond City Council cleared the agenda …

Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office’s investigation into the officer-involved shooting of Eduardo Martinez in 2020 determined the use of deadly force by peace officers was justified – …