Hats Off to the Richmond Centennial Committee

Many, many thanks to the group of hard working volunteers (http://www.richmondcelebration.com/committee.htm) who planned and implemented a weekend of Richmond Centennial events (http://www.richmondcelebration.com) that concluded last night with a highly successful...

Join Berkeleyites on the Bay Trail

Meanwhile, the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association will be wandering a little farther afield than normal when they make their way to the Bay Trail for a tour of historic Richmond. The Aug. 3 walk, which starts at 10 a.m., is part of the club’s monthly Wednesday...

Whirley Crane Relocation on Track

Foundation work is well underway by Mark Howe at Richmond”s historic Shipyard 3 in preparation for moving by barge the 200-ton Whirley crane from Levin Terminal. The project was described in BE A PART OF HISTORY; CONTRIBUTE TO THE BIG MOVE!, June 11, 2005. The...

Planning Goes Public

With no fanfare, the Richmond Planning Department, with Richard Mitchell at the helm, has released its first quarterly newsletter chock full of information about new projects, planning theory and programs replete with stunning graphics. The editor is Hector Rojas...