Officials say commission, which only met twice in 2025, has had a lighter workload.
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Rising sea levels could make it harder to clean up Richmond’s toxic shoreline
Soil and groundwater contamination expert Martin Hamann says rising sea levels could render some technologies ineffective in removing dangerous chemicals from the contaminated Zeneca site in south Richmond.
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Prop. 33 could expand rent control in Richmond
Annual rent increases on some single-family homes and newer apartment buildings in Richmond could be automatically capped if Prop. 33 passes.
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In Atchison Village, residents split expenses and share concerns about air pollution
Residents of Richmond’s Atchison Village say there’s much to love about their housing co-op despite being next door to the Chevron refinery.
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Zeneca site: Prime home spot or toxic danger-zone?
Four years after Richmond City Council approved the Campus Bay project, its future is unclear. Environmentalists say more site cleanup is needed.
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Richmond wins $14.5M state grant to turn motel into housing for the homelessÂ
But need outweighs funds, especially given that Bay Area affordable housing bond was dropped from ballot.
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Need help paying rent? Contra Costa’s housing voucher waitlist deadline is Thursday
However, competition is stiff for limited spaces so make sure you’re prepared to verify that you qualify.
