Youth Led Town Hall November 20

Richmond Youth Council: Speak Truth to Power (Youth Led Town Hall) Friday, November 20 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm Sign Up: tinyurl.com/RYCTOWNHALL Questions: rcy.council@gmail.com Panelists: Mayor Tom Butt, Police Chief Bisa French, West Contra Costa Unified School...

It’s Your Day Veterans

It’s been exactly 50 years since I was released from U.S. Army active duty in 1970, but it seems like yesterday. On this Veterans Day 2020, I would like to recognize all American veterans, but especially those with whom I served in Vietnam, including the men of the...

Post Mortem on EBRPD Election

Hi Mayor Butt, It is a big relief that Elizabeth Echols will represent Ward 1 on the Board of the Park District. I hope that victory will help Richmond prevail in its effort to build some housing at Point Molate. Here is my “post mortem” on Norman La...

RPA Runs the Table

With three for three in the November 3 election under the new district system, the RPA now claims a majority on the City Council. Although I am disappointed in the outcome, I am taking the news philosophically. I probably have more in common with the RPA than in...

Contra Costa Veterans Day Event

Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors honors veterans and invites the community to a virtual live-stream of the Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 11:00 am. The Social Distancing Order of September 14 prevents a public gathering to...