Last Call for Fellow Priority Application!

LAST CALL FOR 20-21 FELLOW PRIORITY APPLICATIONS! Application closes March 29, 2020. Our extended application period is coming up this Sunday, March 29. If you are interested in taking on the most pressing social and environmental issues while making a difference in...

COVID-19 Update – March 24

Last night’s comprehensive update from League of California Cities: Good evening East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Today, the Governor issued an executive order on state prisons and juvenile facilities (see below). The Governor did indicate to...

Refrain from Using Play Structures

To further help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Richmond’s Parks and Landscaping Division requests that families refrain from using play structures at parks. If you choose to take your children out to exercise or get fresh air, please use areas of parks...

COVID-19 Update – March 23

Last night’s briefing from League of California Cities: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Today, based on feedback we received from you about impacts to your cities, the League of California Cities made a request to Governor Newsom (see attached...

Birthday in the Time of Corona

While properly sheltering in place yesterday, I celebrated my birthday in style with Shirley, as well as with Rosie, Libby and Arlo, with a champagne luncheon featuring this year’s first spring salad from the garden. Thanks to Sandra Beyaert for preparing and...

COVID-19 Update – March 22

East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Thank you for feedback and questions. We continue to work on these to address your pressing concerns. Today, Governor Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration, which was approved earlier this...