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Local Government Reporter
Joel UmanzorClass of 2021
RICHMONDSIDE
City Reporter for Richmondside. Previously worked at The San Francisco Standard, The Houston Chronicle, and The San Francisco Chronicle. Covers local government, City Council meetings, and legislation impact on Richmond residents.
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Oct. 3, 2025Local Government
State officials tour downtown Richmond to envision its revival
Jan. 31News
Photos: Richmond swears in 21st police chief
Jan. 9News
Gun violence in Richmond surged at end of year despite record-low homicides
Jan. 6News
Live updates: Richmond City Council refuses to put mayor’s censure on Tuesday agenda
Dec. 30, 2025News
UPDATE: Person of interest in IHOP death shoots self at San Pablo police station
Dec. 20, 2025News
Local elected officials call for censuring Richmond mayor over social media posts
Dec. 19, 2025News
Contra Costa County DA not filing charges in shooting death of 20-year-old
Dec. 18, 2025News
Richmond mayor slammed for sharing Bondi Beach shooting conspiracies - Richmondside
Dec. 17, 2025News
UPDATE: Richmond’s fifth homicide victim identified - Richmondside
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