by admin | May 15, 2003 | Uncategorized
A little known fact is that Richmond has some of the largest remaining remnants of native coastal prairie in the San Francisco Bay Area. One such area is on the San Pablo Peninsula, which includes land owned by the Navy (former Point Molate Naval Fuel Depot), Chevron...
by admin | May 15, 2003 | Uncategorized
Those who are familiar with Richmond history know that before 1900, Richmond was essentially a cattle ranch. Two things happened about the same time that made Richmond a city. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) established Richmond as its western transcontinental...
by admin | May 15, 2003 | Uncategorized
The 100-year-old Baltic Restaurant at 135 Park Place in Point Richmond will be sponsoring the 1st Annual Baltic Car & Bike Show Sunday May 18, 2003. The show is open from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM . Live music great B.B.Q. will be featured as well as 80 cars and...
by admin | May 13, 2003 | Uncategorized
The East Bay Express has recognized the Richmond Art Center as the “Best Community Art Resource” of 2003. The Richmond Art Center is located at 2540 Barrett Ave., Richmond, 510-620-6772; www.TheRichmondArtCenter.org. The story follows: This center has been...
by admin | May 4, 2003 | Uncategorized
There are approximately 7,500 street lights in the City of Richmond. Approximately 50% of the lights are owned and maintained by PG&E and approximately 50% are owned and maintained by the City of Richmond. To report a non-functioning street light, it is helpful if...
by admin | May 3, 2003 | Uncategorized
Mindell Penn, Chair of the Richmond City Council Public Safety/Public Services Committee has been notified that Richmond resident and activist Mildred Carlton has been selected for the People Who Make A difference Award 2003 by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors...
