Residents could weigh in on Chevron settlement spending as early as January
The Richmond City Council approved a contract with Dalberg Consulting to lead on the community engagement work, more than two years after the city reached its historic $550 million agreement with the oil company.
City responds to residents’ questions on Chevron’s long-awaited ‘wet gas scrubber’
The device should dramatically reduce air pollution in Richmond. Some want more time to understand its environmental impacts, while others say communities have waited long enough.
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.
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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.
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.
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