City Council Supports Citywide Train Quiet Zones

On March 17, the Richmond City Council approved a plan that would accelerate implementation of Quiet Zones in an area of South Richmond known as the “Siberia Lead” where BNSF runs dozens of trains all day and night through and adjacent to residential...

Which Ones Are the Bad Guys?

The following story about how our public safety has been protected by nabbing railroad crossing scofflaws is only part of the story. Here is the rest: The intersection at Wright Avenue and Harbor Way South where the RPD described people cutting it too close does not...

Harlan Martin Butt Arrives March 9, 2009

Proud parents Andrew and Kimberly Butt and Big Sister Cecilia Butt welcomed Harlan Martin Butt (7 lbs., 4 oz.) into the world on March 9, 2009. Harlan is the first grandson of Tom and Shirley Butt. Click here for a photo of Harlan with Mom Kim.