Recent Increase in Homicides

by | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized

There is a wave of gun violence resulting in homicides that we are currently experiencing that started in August of this year. Today, the homicide count is at 21, the same as for all of last year. Unfortunately, these shootings represent an isolated spike in a...

Weekly Report for the Week Ending September 16, 2016

by | Sep 19, 2016 | Uncategorized

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 16, 2016. 1. Meeting Notes The City Council returned from its summer recess this past Tuesday, September 13th. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,...

Let’s clean our shore together tomorrow!

by | Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized

eUpdate – Sept. 16, 2016 Reminder: Clean our Bay shoreline on September 17! California Coastal Cleanup Day is tomorrow, join us! California Coastal Cleanup is tomorrow, Saturday, September 17, with several sites in West County. Enjoy the world’s largest...

MCE Quarterly Update for Richmond, CA

by | Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized

Here is an update on the latest MCE news and opportunities available for Richmond to promote sustainability. Here are a few exciting highlights: · New Lower Rates: MCE’s rates have been reduced an average of 9%, effective in September · Major Win for Climate: MCE has...

The RPA in Action

by | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized

Last night, the City Council considered a moratorium on rent increases and evictions placed on the agenda by the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA). The RPA knew full well that the six votes would not be there to pass it. The sole purpose was to use a City Council...