At Richmond’s Fire Station 66, crews have used a portable toilet parked outdoors for 13 years because the 83-year-old building has only one interior restroom. Other stations leak, grow mold, and don’t meet earthquake safety standards. Now, Richmond voters will likely decide whether they want to help foot the bill for the fix. The city […]
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Richmond considers ballot measure to pay for fire station fixes and paramedics
Richmond is the only city in the county without paramedic-certified fire service. Polling says voters are open to paying for it — but aren’t enthusiastic.
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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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Fire along Richmond Greenway damages 6 homes, displaces 10 people
Investigators are still trying determine what caused the vegetation fire that ended up spreading into a residential area.
