Trial of Your Black Muslim Bakery leader begins
on March 2, 2010
The trial of Richard Lewis, a former Your Black Muslim Bakery leader, is underway. Lewis is charged with taking part in the kidnapping of two women, and the torture of one. The Chauncy Bailey Project has the story.
At tonight’s meeting, the City Council will continue its discussion about the budget, and the potential cutting of more city jobs. Here’s a link to the agenda.
The Community and Economic Development Committee meets this afternoon to consider a draft Central Estuary Plan. Read the staff report here.
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