Supervisor Gioia – No Plan for Saving Winehaven

In response to a California Public Records Act request for, “…copies of any documents or records in your possession, or possession of your office or agency, dating since July 1, 2022, until today, that include any discussion or mention of a plan or plans to...

Port of Richmond – Wind Energy Future or Hot Air?

With Richmond’s premier event venue, the Craneway, slated to become a pickleball court, another prized waterfront venue, the Riggers Loft, is under pressure by the City Council pay up or go away to make way for the wind energy industry. Mayor Martinez and...

Sideshows in Richmond?

As cities and counties across the Bay Area step up enforcement and penalties related to sideshows, the RPA-controlled Richmond City Council continues to embrace them as a valuable cultural activity. Whether it’s illegal fireworks or sideshows, the City Council firmly...

Craneway in a Pickle?

There is an announcement at https://www.cranewaypickleball.com/ that the Craneway will open this fall as a membership venue that offers, “16 dedicated indoor pickleball courts, a premier pro shop, and a wellness lounge.” This is a substantial and significant departure...