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.”
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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Annie’s Annuals blooms again - Richmond Standard
Oct 25, 2024 · By Kathy Chouteau. After weeks of community despair following news of its sudden closure, the sun has risen at Annie’s Annuals and Perennials, a Richmond garden nursery and mail order business renowned for its exquisite gardens and rare and heirloom plants.
Outgoing Hercules mayor never missed meeting in over 13 years …
Dec 13, 2024 · Hercules is a better city than it was back in 2011, and outgoing Mayor Dan Romero played a significant role in making that possible, according to his council colleagues and city staff.
Hundreds of families served at annual Metro by T-Mobile holiday ...
Dec 24, 2024 · Hundreds of families suffering from economic hardships are going to have a brighter holiday season thanks to this local business. Every year, the Metro By T-Mobile store located at 12800 San Pablo Avenue at the corner of Esmond Avenue in Richmond holds a party during which it invites community ...
Students honor Ruby Bridges on ‘Walk to School Day’
Nov 14, 2024 · By Kathy Chouteau. Sixty-four years ago today, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans and took her place in the history books, becoming the first African American child to attend the formerly all-white school amid a tense period of desegregation.
Richmond man charged with attempted murder after road rage …
Dec 23, 2024 · A Richmond man was arrested in connection with a shooting that stemmed from a road rage incident in Pinole on Monday, Dec. 9. Pinole police responded to the scene around 7:40 p.m. Dec. 9 and learned a gunshot victim was seeking treatment at the emergency department at Kaiser Richmond.
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.
Three injured in two-car crash on Carlson Blvd.
4 days ago · Photos courtesy of Richmond Local 188. Richmond Firefighters Local 188 shared images of the aftermath of a two-car crash on Carlson Boulevard over the weekend. It happened just after 10 a.m. on Saturday. Richmond firefighters responded to the area of Carlson Boulevard and Imperial Avenue and found ...