Christmas tree disposal options in Richmond
Dec 27, 2024 · By Kathy Chouteau When it comes to holiday tree disposal, the Richmond Environmental and Health Initiatives Division wants residents to know they have multiple options. Ranging from curbside collection to […]
Glydways breaking ground on 14-acre demonstration facility at …
Dec 17, 2024 · Glydways, developer of microtransit systems using autonomous, small-scale vehicles, is breaking ground on a 14-acre Development and Demonstration Facility at the former Hilltop Mall property in Richmond, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) reported on social media.. Glydways, which released a statement announcing the project Monday, is using the site while the mall property ...
Richmond councilmembers, mayor give themselves 80 percent …
Jan 8, 2025 · The Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to give themselves an 80 percent raise in their monthly salaries. In a controversial vote, the City Council voted to increase the monthly salary for the mayor to $6,975 from the current $3,875, and to increase the monthly salary for City Councilmembers to $2,524.50 per month from the current $1,402.50.
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New Year’s Eve brings extended train service, free bus rides
Dec 30, 2024 · BART will offer extended service and AC Transit will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve. Riders on AC Transit will ride buses free of charge, including on the Transbay and Tempo lines, beginning at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 until 5 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Plastic bags and foodware banned at Pinole businesses starting …
Dec 31, 2024 · Although enforcement will not begin until July, Pinole businesses will no longer be allowed to use single-use plastic bags or plastic foodware starting Jan. 1. Enforcement on the new ban, […]
Richmond City Council swearing-in ceremony set for Jan. 14
Jan 10, 2025 · Newly elected Richmond City Councilmembers Jamelia Brown and Susan Wilson, as well as re-elected Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, will be sworn into office during a ceremony in Richmond City Council Chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The event will take place at 5 p.m. in the Chambers located at 440 Civic ...
Aaron Osorio rises up ranks to become Richmond’s fire chief
Oct 28, 2024 · By Mike Kinney. For Aaron Osorio, it started with a ride along on a fire truck at age 10. “I thought it was the coolest job,” he said, adding, “I knew being in fire service would make a big difference in the community.”
Portumex aims to reopen in wake of new regulations on …
Oct 21, 2024 · By Mike Kinney. The founders of Portumex, a community staple since 1987, aim to reopen, particularly now that regulations have been placed on unpermitted street vendors in the city.
Richmond's new fire chief sworn in - Richmond Standard
Nov 18, 2024 · By Mike Kinney. Richmond Fire Chief Aaron Osorio was sworn into his new role in a well-attended ceremony at Richmond City Council Chambers on Friday, Nov. 15.. The crowd included Chief Osorio’s family and friends, rank-and-file Richmond firefighters, fellow fire chiefs from Bay Area agencies, elected officials and community members.