by admin | Mar 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
The reality of Richmond’s public housing is a lot like the parable of “feeling the elephant,” an ancient tale wherein a group of blind men (or men in the dark) touch an elephant to learn what it is like. Each one feels a different part, but only one part, such as the...
by admin | Mar 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
A “food desert” is a trendy term for an area that might have lots of grocery stores, typically corner markets, but have a serious lack of nutritious food offerings. Instead they may offer junk food, soda, liquor and tobacco products. What we have in Richmond is a...
by admin | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Apparently, on March 18, the City Council will be asked to approve placing a ballot measure on the November ballot that would increase the minimum wage in Richmond. There are three potential levels proposed: · $11.00/hour · $12.30/hour · $15.00/hour Businesses with...
by admin | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Attached is a flyer discussing the AltCar Conference on March 14-15 that ABAG is helping to sponsor. ABAG would like to extend invitation to use the promo code “ABAGAC14” during the registration process. Some of the topics covered: -Best Practices for...
by admin | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Richmond to hire independent investigator to audit troubled housing agency By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 03/04/2014 09:33:09 PM PST Updated: 03/04/2014 09:33:09 PM PST RICHMOND — Faced with systemic problems throughout its public housing authority...
