City’s lean staffing leaves workers scrambling to get their work done, they say
A preview of Richmond’s $275 million budget shows personnel costs expected to increase more than 37% from 2021.
Will the SS Red Oak Victory ship be docked somewhere new? A $300K study will try to find out
The historic ship, which operates as a nonprofit museum, has been at Point Potrero since 1998, but there’s an effort to relocate it to Ford Point near the Rosie the Riveter visitor center to…
Chevron settlement: Richmond picks consultant to lead spending conversation
Mayor Eduardo Martinez said he voted against hiring the consultant because he did not agree with describing the settlement as “separate” from the general fund.
Richmond election forums: Hear from your city council candidates
You’ll be able to quiz the District 3 and 4 candidates at Richmondside’s next two primary election forums.
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Richmond refuses to take back control of Craneway Pavilion due to high maintenance costs
City council members who voted against the deal didn’t want the city to inherit tens of millions in potential expenses for the historic waterfront facility.
Richmond city manager Shasa Curl tells police union she won’t be ‘bullied’ as she announces retirement
The police union is threatening legal action, saying Shasa Curl didn’t reinstate officers involved in fatal shootings fast enough. Curl has held the position since 2022.
Richmond mayoral election forum is Wednesday
Ask questions and hear from the candidates at Richmondside’s candidate forums. The first one, for the mayoral race, is April 22.
Richmond council candidates clash over police staffing and shorter public meetings
Incumbents and challengers sparred over public safety issues and how to make city council more accessible to residents at a recent election forum.
5 things to know this week — free immigrant legal aid, Chevron town hall, mayoral forum
From a free legal workshop for immigrants to a way to learn about the city budget, here are five things you’ll want to know about.
Richmond mayoral candidates on why they’re running — in their own words
From tensions with the police department to rebranding the city’s image, the five people running for mayor discuss their platforms.
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