by admin | Jun 19, 2004 | Uncategorized
National Brotherhood Alliance Brings the Community Together to Save Juneteenth in Richmond The National Brotherhood Alliance and other community partners present Juneteenth Family Day, Saturday, June 19, 2004, 11:00 am-4:00 pm, Nichol Park on 30th and McDonald Avenue...
by admin | Jun 18, 2004 | Uncategorized
The following is from today”s San Francisco Chronicle: SACRAMENTO Senate turns down Richmond bailout request – Kelly St. John, Chronicle Staff Writer Friday, June 18, 2004 The Richmond City Council’s recent flip-flops over whether to cut its...
by admin | Jun 17, 2004 | Uncategorized
Council size reduction might be called the “third rail of Richmond politics.” It was on the ballot in 1993 and was rejected along with ward representation, by the voters. The idea, however, didn”t die. Rumors were rife in late 2003 about an...
by admin | Jun 16, 2004 | Uncategorized
When we first moved to Point Richmond some 30 years ago, the annual fireworks were hosted by the Richmond Fire Department from the top of Nicholl Knob. A natural result of the display was that the falling cinders set the hill aflame, sort of an encore to the main...
by admin | Jun 16, 2004 | Uncategorized
Following is an article from today”s East Bay Express that sheds additional light on the acquisition of the City”s SAP system and the ongoing challenges of making it perform. The article can also be found at...
by admin | Jun 14, 2004 | Uncategorized
Richmond residents can find out what kind of safety programs exist at local chemical facilities and refineries and make suggestions about how to prevent accidental releases at two public meetings this month. Contra Costa Health Services’ Hazardous Materials...