City is also hiring a consultant to conduct citywide mental health assessment to improve services, address care gaps.
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Historic marine terminal at Richmond port needs $228 million in repairs, report says
Assessment finds World War II-era port suffers from broken beams, missing piles and severe structural damage.
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Richmond police told to issue statements within 24 hours of in-custody deaths
After fatal Angel Montaño shooting and complaints from transparency hawks, Richmond police also directed to release unedited body camera footage.
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Shouting match erupts at city council meeting over police shooting death
Richmond’s city council meeting was halted Tuesday as council members tried to calm heightened emotions over a recent police shooting death.
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Richmond considers revamping how police release information about in-custody deaths
Policy would ban police from releasing heavily edited body camera video footage in suspect deaths or serious use-of-force injuries.
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How Richmond works: Your guide to local government and city operations
We’ve created a guide to help local residents get answers to their questions about the city, WCCUSD and Contra Costa County.
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Richmond is giving citizens’ commission more oversight over police
The city council voted unanimously to OK seven recommendations that boost civilian police oversight but must still negotiate changes with police union.
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Richmond’s first primary election is next June
You’ll recognize some familiar faces preparing to enter the races for mayor, city council but some haven’t confirmed they’re running.
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Richmond council debates its response to grand jury’s call for more police officers
Some city leaders say police union is using report as leverage during labor negotiations; others felt their perspectives weren’t represented.
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Richmond nonprofit persuades city to chip in $3M to help finish large Iron Triangle park
Some Richmond City Council members seemed hesitant about the ask, but the nonprofit says potential large donors don’t want to give unless the city is contributing, too.
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City mulls budget that leaves jobs unfilled, projects unfunded, federal impacts unknown
Richmond City Council will consider setting aside some of its Chevron settlement money as an emergency fund.
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Rogue bus stop benches to be legalized in Richmond
Nonprofit that helps Bay Area volunteers covertly build and install bus stop benches persuaded Richmond city officials to create a permit process.
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Richmond’s interim police misconduct investigator faces backlog of 26 cases
City council on Tuesday approved hiring a retired El Segundo police chief known for “unbiased policing.” His predecessor accused Richmond’s police commission of bias.
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Richmond won’t investigate alleged police commission bias
City council members say former investigator’s claims were “weak” but agreed commissioners need training as soon as possible.
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Richmond police commission misconduct allegations should be investigated, council members say
Who is on the police commission, why was it formed and why are some members still serving after their terms ended?
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Illegal fireworks town hall is Monday
Richmond city officials and citizens are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss the fireworks problem and solutions.
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Richmond should hire more police officers, grand jury says
Civil grand jury investigation finds that violent crimes increased while city diverted money from hiring police to alternative policing programs.
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Richmond neighborhoods added to wildfire hazard map
May Valley and East Richmond Heights are now listed on the state wildfire hazard map while Point Richmond is no longer included.
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Council rejects mayor’s committee to review police commission reforms
City Council member Soheila Bana led opposition, saying the mayor’s proposed ad hoc committee had conflicts of interest as she rehashed former commission investigator’s accusations of bias.
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Richmond can hire community crisis team now that police union dispute is squashed
Police union wanted to represent new jobs — city says that sends the wrong message to Richmond residents.
