Interim city manager calls finances ‘very solid,’ easing fears about spending Chevron money
Richmond City Council also discusses assertions by police union canvassers that the settlement could pay for increased police staffing.
Should Richmond ‘end’ Chevron refinery operations? A mysterious survey asked
Richmond voters were texted a survey earlier this year asking about everything from Mayor Eduardo Martinez to unions to closing Chevron. No one seems to know who sent it.
E-bikes have been allowed on East Bay trails for three years. How’s it going?
Three years ago, the East Bay Regional Park District allowed e-bikes on trails. A community survey shows hikers on Iron Horse Trail now feel unsafe.
City council wants proof that license-plate readers solve crimes
City staff will compile Flock camera data for review while police warn that this delay could leave them without working cameras by the end of the year.
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Richmond’s pick for interim city manager has done the job in a dozen cities
Mark Scott, who has been a permanent or interim city manager in numerous Southern California cities, has experience in pension issues and budget turnarounds.
Richmond’s Chevron settlement money could dwindle if city keeps overspending, finance staff warns
The Richmond City Council rejected a proposal to postpone the settlement community engagement process.
Richmond considers switching from Flock to a different surveillance firm
The city council on Tuesday will also consider banning data centers, of which there are none in Richmond, and will discuss the $550 million Chevron settlement.
Richmond to make ‘doing donuts’ more difficult
The city plans to alter traffic patterns at six intersections to deter drivers from sideshow-type moves such as burning rubber circles.
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.
Flock’s pitch to police: Be like Richmond and Oakland
While Richmond’s city council was split on extending its Flock contract, the company handbook characterizes the city as embracing the technology.
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