by admin | Dec 19, 2006 | Uncategorized
I have some bad news for long suffering Point Richmond residents who were counting on the West 2 Quiet Zone kicking in at midnight tonight. Because of a glitch in the Federal Railroad Administration Quiet Zone calculation software, the California Public Utility...
by admin | Dec 18, 2006 | Uncategorized
The latest FBI crime report shows all violent crimes down by 8% in Richmond, countering both a regional and national trend. For the raw FBI statistics, see http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/prelim06/t4al_ca.htm. Following is the FBI press release and a story about it on KRON...
by admin | Dec 16, 2006 | Uncategorized
Item K-7 on the December 18 Agenda, sponsored by Councilmembers Butt, Bates and Marquez, will provide direction to the city manager to find a way to save the historic Riggers Loft ” Paint Shop ” Sheet Metal Shop, one of the five remaining historic...
by admin | Dec 15, 2006 | Uncategorized
The Richmond Main Street program, which is affiliated with the national Main Street initiative is one of the most important components in the revival of traditional historical downtown Richmond. The unfortunate and untimely death of former director Ramona Samuels has...
by admin | Dec 12, 2006 | Uncategorized
Officials at event riveted by Rosie RICHMOND: A convention for civic leaders from around the nation offers chance to showcase historic exhibit By John Geluardi CONTRA COSTA TIMES Richmond’s Rosie the Riveter park was a featured centerpiece at last week’s...
by admin | Dec 11, 2006 | Uncategorized
For those who have been following with intense interest the discussion of what redevelopment funds can and cannot be used for, look at the two attached files. If you wish to peruse the actual referenced California statutes, go to http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html...