Urban Goats – and More

An article in the Contra Costa Times, (“Urban Goats” March 23, 2011) remind me that I am often asked about Richmond’s ordinances related to urban farming. According to Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 9.24, there is no prohibition for keeping any animals as long...

Beekeeping in Richmond

In response to “ Urban Goats – and More, I was asked, “Do you happen to know if there any ordinances that cover backyard beekeeping?’ There is in the Richmond Municipal Code the Section 9.24.090 – Permit required for keeping of bees, which states ” It is...

Invitation: 2009 Economic Development Grantee Results

Invitation: 2009 Economic Development Grantee Results As part of Chevron’s California Partnership, Chevron Richmond awarded $1 million in December 2009 to five organizations under our first-ever Economic Development grant program. Grants were given to support...

It’s a Boy!

Upon closer inspection, it was confirmed that the lamb of proud parents Peter Pan and Tinker Belle is, in fact, a boy . Granddaughter Cecilia christened him “ Pixie Dust,” to be called “Dusty” for short. Dusty has shown that he is truly a “Ram Tough” 2-day old by...