Joel Umanzor is a city reporter at Richmondside. He covers local government issues, attending City Council meetings and analyzing the impact of legislation on Richmond residents, while also shedding light on elected officials. Joel has been featured in notable publications such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, and the Associated Press.
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Richmond, United States (Local)
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By: Joel Umanzor
A preview of Richmond's $275 million budget shows personnel costs expected to increase more than 37% from 2021.
By: Joel Umanzor
Incumbent Doria Robinson and challenger Brandon Evans discussed issues including Chevron, Flock cameras and homelessness at an election forum.
By: Joel Umanzor
District 4 incumbent Soheila Bana defended her track record, Keycha Gallon wants grassroots collaboration, and Jamin Pursell wants a closer police station.
Police said officers found a dead person in the water near Canal Boulevard just south of Seacliff Drive.
By: Joel Umanzor
Richmond City Council OKs work via a split vote, with some council members opposed due to how funds are being prioritized.
By: Zack Haber, Joel Umanzor
Six candidates filed campaign finance disclosures by Thursday's deadline. The latest data shows East Bay Working Families has spent the most, $104,000.
By: Joel Umanzor
Flock license plate readers helped Richmond police track suspect from Richmond to Concord.
By: Joel Umanzor
Council incumbent Soheila Bana pursues a second term against challengers Keycha Gallon, Jamin Pursell in the first local primary contest.
By: Joel Umanzor
District 3 council member Doria Robinson must fend off challenger Brandon Evans. Check back tonight for early results.
By: Joel Umanzor
Jabari Fontenot, 31, has been charged in the May 29 homicide of Melvin Murphy, 64.
