When the Lights Go Out – Demystifying Street Lights

There are approximately 7,500 street lights in the City of Richmond. Approximately 50% of the lights are owned and maintained by PG&E and approximately 50% are owned and maintained by the City of Richmond. To report a non-functioning street light, it is helpful if...

Mildred Carlton Tapped for Public Service Award

Mindell Penn, Chair of the Richmond City Council Public Safety/Public Services Committee has been notified that Richmond resident and activist Mildred Carlton has been selected for the People Who Make A difference Award 2003 by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors...

Cinco de Mayo in Richmond

Rain or shine you are invited to attend the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Richmond Civic Center Plaza. IF IT RAINS, the majority of the event will be held in the Richmond Convention Center. Some of the...

Wig Wags Saved!

In a stunning decision by California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Anne Simon published on April 30, 2003, the City of Richmond was granted its request to prevent removal of the 80-year old wigwags from the West Richmond Avenue grade...