The Mechanics Bank, a history shared with Richmond
WEBMay 28, 2010 · The life, survival and success of the Mechanics Bank is closely tied to the history of Richmond, its hometown. During its early years, the Mechanics Bank was a place for local railroad workers in West Contra Costa County to cash their paychecks. These workers were called “mechanics” and that’s the reason for the bank’s name.
Eduardo Martinez: Shy person turned into powerful city councilman
WEBNov 14, 2014 · Larry Zhou on November 13, 2014. Three minutes past midnight, Eduardo Martinez walks out of the Richmond Progressive Alliance office. He turns around and stares back in. Still no final result. He waves goodnight to his supporters. It’s Martinez’s third time running for the Richmond City Council. In 2010, he lost. In 2012, he thought he ...
Former Mayor Gayle McLaughlin plans to continue Richmond's …
WEBOct 27, 2020 · For most people, a three-year hiatus from Richmond City Council might involve time away from politics. Former two-time Mayor Gayle McLaughlin is not most people.. Instead, McLaughlin ran for lieutenant governor of California in 2018.
Richmond city attorney resigns; mayor blames RPA
WEBRichard Tzul on November 4, 2021. Richmond City Attorney Teresa Stricker has resigned, Mayor Tom Butt announced Thursday in his newsletter. The announcement comes after months of Butt lambasting the attorney and city manager for their purported role in investigating him over allegations that his architecture firm accepted city work, which would ...
Would Props 26 or 27 benefit West Contra Costa’s only casino?
WEBNov 6, 2022 · This is the San Pablo Lytton Casino on a Sunday night. The only casino in West Contra Costa County, Lytton Casino is the largest contributor to San Pablo’s city budget, accounting for 60% of the city’s General Fund revenue. On Tuesday, there are two measures on the ballot involving tribal casinos and gambling: Propositions 26 and 27.
Biden gives shout out to Richmond crime prevention program, …
WEBJul 7, 2021 · When President Joe Biden introduced his crime-prevention strategy to reporters in late June, he highlighted the community intervention efforts that DeVone Boggan launched in Richmond in 2010 and encouraged other cities to invest in …
Youth find cross-cultural kinship at Nicholl Park
WEBSep 14, 2010 · Over Labor Day weekend, Nicholl Park Skate Plaza is crowded with a diverse group of kids and adults swarming over 10,000 square feet of concrete.Their common bond is skateboarding. In a city struggling to find a solution to youth gang violence, the skate park is a start. They vary in race, age, and most of all, skill level. First-timers, intermediates, and pros ranging from age 7 to 27 ...
Richmond High gang rape victim testifies
WEBFareed Abdulrahman on June 19, 2013. The woman who is allegedly the victim of a gang rape that happened four years ago outside Richmond High’s homecoming dance testified Monday to a full courtroom at Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez. It was the first time the woman had appeared publicly since reports of the brutal rape sent ...
Eduardo Martinez wins Richmond mayor’s race
WEBNov 9, 2022 · Richmond Confidential. Richmond Confidential is an online news service produced by the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism for, and about, the people of Richmond, California. Our goal is to produce professional and engaging journalism that is useful for the citizens of the city. Please send news tips …
Richmond’s native son strives to continue legacy
WEBSep 30, 2020 · Richmond’s native son strives to continue legacy. This is Anderson’s third attempt in the political arena. In 1985, at just 25, Anderson made a run for the Richmond City Council and lost by 400 votes. Then, he ran for the District 7 Bart Board in 1992 and lost that race by 129 votes. Far from being devastated, Anderson says he still served ...
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