The $120 million bond would fix stations, some of which were built in the 1940s, but some voters think the work could be paid for with Chevron funds.
Category: 2026 Election
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You’ve got a week left to register to vote in Nov. 3 election
From voting by mail to finding a polling place near you on or a few days before election day, here’s everything you need to know to cast a ballot.
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Richmond education equity advocate is running against Pinole council member in Contra Costa College board race
The two candidates discuss their approaches to a race focused on student support, workforce pathways and the district’s financial challenges.
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If transit tax fails, local riders say BART and bus service cuts will hurt
If Prop. RTM fails and BART closes the red line at 9 p.m., west Contra Costa commuters fear they’ll be stuck shelling out money for on-demand rides. AC Transit and others are also planning reductions.
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Richmond mayoral debate: Candidates clash over public safety
Anderson advocates for hiring more police officers while Jimenez doubled down on the city’s alternative policing programs.
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Watch a recording of Richmond mayoral candidate forum
Get prepared for Richmond’s Nov. 3 election by watching Richmondside’s moderated mayoral candidate forum.
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Mayoral candidate Ahmad Anderson continues to dominate in PAC donations
Independent committees backing Ahmad Anderson’s campaign have brought in $310,000 this year while East Bay Working Families has raised $115,000 for candidate Claudia Jimenez.
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Richmondside mayoral forum is Thursday. How to register and what’s at stake
Ask questions and hear from the candidates for mayor at Oct. 1 forum at the Memorial Auditorium
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Mayoral candidates trade jabs over police, Flock and Chevron in first debate of election season
Attendees packed the city council chambers to see Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez face off at the League of Women Voters forum.
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Foro de candidatos a la alcaldÃa de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre
Haga preguntas y escuche a los candidatos a alcalde en el foro de candidatos de Richmondside.
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Richmond mayoral election: Finalists discuss top issues
From tensions with the police department to rebranding the city’s image, Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez discuss their platforms.
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Richmond mayoral forum: Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez will square off Oct. 1
Ask questions and hear from the candidates for mayor at Richmondside’s candidate forum.
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Richmond pledged $750K for an East Bay public bank. Berkeley voters to decide its fate
Berkeley voters will decide the Measure Z parcel tax in November. Supporters say it will invest in worthy local causes, but opponents think it’s unfair for residents to foot most of the costs.
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Richmond eyes $120M bond to fix or replace aging fire stations
The city council on Tuesday also approved the police department’s annual military equipment report; rejected a proposed ethics commission; and delayed a labor standards ordinance.
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West Contra Costa schools seek parcel tax renewal to raise $10M a year
The tax, currently known as Measure T, pays for school sports, libraries and counselors — but new polling suggests voter support isn’t guaranteed.
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4 things to know — free summer meals and bus rides; transit sales tax on fall ballot
Sales tax increase in five counties would help fund transportation agencies around Bay Area.
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Richmond considers ballot measure to pay for fire station fixes and paramedics
Richmond is the only city in the county without paramedic-certified fire service. Polling says voters are open to paying for it — but aren’t enthusiastic.
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Update: Mayor Eduardo Martinez thanks city, congratulates opponents after reelection bid falls short
Current council member Claudia Jimenez is in first place with 38.6% of the votes cast while Ahmad Anderson has 28%, according to final election results.
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Election results: District 3 council member Doria Robinson appears to have kept her seat
Because a candidate needs more than 50% of the votes cast to win, it’s likely that a winner will be known after tonight.
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East Richmond District 4: Incumbent Soheila Bana has been unofficially reelected
The winner needs more than 50% of the votes cast in the race to win, and Bana had 68% as of the final ballot tally issued June 25.
