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Richmondside
Published September 29Mayoral candidate Ahmad Anderson continues to dominate in PAC donations
Mayoral candidate Ahmad Anderson continues to dominate in PAC donations Independent committees backing Ahmad Anderson's campaign have brought in $310,000 this year while East Bay Working Families has raised $115,000 for candidate Claudia Jimenez.
East Bay Express
Published September 22Richmond faces 60 years of DDT
On Sept. 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its current plan for a major cleanup of Richmond’s highly contaminated United Heckathorn site. But controversy is inevitable, because the plan does not correspond with the cleanup proposal put forward by a…
Richmondside
Published September 22Mayoral candidates trade jabs over police, Flock and Chevron in first debate of election season
Mayoral candidates trade jabs over police, Flock and Chevron in first debate of election season Attendees packed the city council chambers to see Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez face off at the League of Women Voters forum.
Richmondside
Published September 22EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid Heckathorn Superfund site of dangerous chemicals
EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid Heckathorn Superfund site of dangerous chemicals But Richmond residents who've long advocated for a more extensive cleanup say the government's plan is vulnerable to sea level rise and ultimately falls short.
Richmondside
Published September 18Richmond’s pick for interim city manager has done the job in a dozen cities
Richmond’s pick for interim city manager has done the job in a dozen cities Mark Scott, who has been a permanent or interim city manager in numerous Southern California cities, has experience in pension issues and budget turnarounds.
Richmondside
Published September 17Richmond’s Chevron settlement money could dwindle if city keeps overspending, finance staff warns
Richmond’s Chevron settlement money could dwindle if city keeps overspending, finance staff warns The Richmond City Council rejected a proposal to postpone the settlement community engagement process.
Richmondside
Published September 15Richmond considers switching from Flock to a different surveillance firm
Richmond considers switching from Flock to a different surveillance firm The city council on Tuesday will also consider banning data centers, of which there are none in Richmond, and will discuss the $550 million Chevron settlement.
Richmondside
Published September 10Cal Fire cancels prescribed Angel Island burns due to air quality
Cal Fire cancels prescribed Angel Island burns due to air quality Controlled fires for Wednesday and Thursday were called off after Tuesday's smoky skies. A heat advisory is in effect until Thursday night.
Richmondside
Published September 09Foro de candidatos a la alcaldía de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre
Foro de candidatos a la alcaldía de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre Haga preguntas y escuche a los candidatos a alcalde en el foro de candidatos de Richmondside.
Richmondside
Published September 07Richmond mayoral election: Finalists discuss top issues
Richmond mayoral election: Finalists discuss top issues From tensions with the police department to rebranding the city's image, Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez discuss their platforms.
Richmondside
Published September 04Richmond mayoral forum: Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez will square off Oct. 1
Richmond mayoral forum: Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez will square off Oct. 1 Ask questions and hear from the candidates for mayor at Richmondside's candidate forum.
Richmondside
Published September 02Richmond to make ‘doing donuts’ more difficult
Richmond to make ‘doing donuts’ more difficult The city plans to alter traffic patterns at six intersections to deter drivers from sideshow-type moves such as burning rubber circles.