Signs and Fines or Brooms and Dustpans?

It was only a couple of months ago that the hottest topic in Richmond was not casinos, crime, schools, drug treatment centers, graffiti, image, the camping ordinance or donuts. It was street sweeping. Richmond was divided into two camps: those who wanted their streets...

Richmond Featured on “Bay Area Backroads”

Richmond was featured on KRON Channel 4 Bay Area Backroads, yesterday, January 18, and the video can still be seen by going to the KRON4 website http://www.kron4.com/Global/story.asp?S=633380 and selecting Video on Demand. The narrative appears below: There’s a...

After First 6 Months, U.S. Filter Gets an “A”

After taking over operation of the City of Richmond Sewer District No. 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant on June 17, 2002, U.S. Filter has earned an “A” for performance. Based on a report rendered to the City Council on January 14 by Public Services Director...

Update on “Recovery Facility”

The plot thickens as the proposed “recovery facility” at the former East Bay Hospital vies with the casino as the most controversial project in Richmond this week. I believe I have received more phone calls and emails on these two projects than anything...