Cool Off at East Brother Island This Weekend

This coming Saturday is the monthly volunteer workday at East Brother Lighthouse. Help maintain one of Richmond”s jewels. Maintaining a lighthouse is a never-ending task. The keepers of old were nicknamed “wickies” because of all of the time they...

The Verdict is in – Get a New Logo and Slogan!

The E-FORUM Slogans and Logos – Time for a Change?, July 6, 2008, drew a huge response, examples of which are copied below ” all without names except for the first, which came from Councilmember Jim Rogers and identified him as the author at his request....

Slogans and Logos – Time for a Change?

An article in the San Francisco Chronicle last week (see below) got me thinking once again that it might be time to move on from Richmond”s enigmatic logo and slogan. The City”s slogan is “City of Pride and Purpose,” and its logo (above) is,...

Chevron Richmond Proposal Moves on to City Council

The West County Times story that follows is a pretty good summary of what the City Council decided. I voted against it because I felt the schedule would make it difficult for the community to be heard on this matter. I am also concerned that we City Council members,...

Richmond’s Bay Trail Continues to Expand

Click here for a copy of the colorful, upbeat Richmond Bay Trail Mid Year 2008 Report. Please share the report with your friends and neighbors by forwarding this and letting them know that they may join the Richmond Bay Trail Network at no cost by e-mailing...