pedie perez Archives

a woman in a wheelchair holding flowers at a ceremony for her slain son

Julie Perez, who advocated for police accountability after her son’s killing, has died

by Joel Umanzor Jan. 31, 2025, 6:00 a.m.Jan. 30, 2025, 4:43 p.m.

Richmond mother of police shooting victim Richard “Pedie” Perez died of cancer on Jan. 22. Services to be held Friday.

rick perez stands in front of a yellow wall with a poster of his son Pedie Perez, who was shot and killed during an incident with Richmond police in 2014.

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Richmond father still advocates for police reform 10 years after officer killed ‘Pedie’ Perez

by Joel Umanzor Nov. 4, 2024, 6:00 a.m.Nov. 2, 2024, 8:47 a.m.

City honored police shooting victim Pedie Perez with artwork and by renaming the street where he grew up.

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$550M from Chevron could fund needs of community, but how to involve them?

by Joel Umanzor Sept. 25, 2024, 6:07 p.m.Sept. 26, 2024, 9:55 a.m.

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, discussion centered on transparency around community engagement. The council also agreed to name a portion of a street to honor Pedie Perez.

richmond city council members seated at a meeting

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What’s next for Richmond’s $550M Chevron settlement?

by Joel Umanzor Sept. 24, 2024, 12:15 p.m.Sept. 24, 2024, 12:15 p.m.

One Richmond City Council member wants to hire a consultant while others propose banning behind-the-scenes spending deals.