by admin | Sep 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fifty-one years ago on May 24, 1965, David Pierce, now 83, was sworn in as the mayor of Richmond. I had the pleasure of having dinner tonight with David and some of his Richmond friends at the home of Barbara and Steve Friday in Sebastopol. We talked about old times...
by admin | Sep 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Point Richmond Music’s summer series concludes its record crowd-drawing 15th annual season in September with two free concerts. On Friday, September 9th, Aireene & the Itch take the stage (Americana, 5:30pm to 6:30pm) followed by Michael Van & The Movers...
by admin | Sep 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
The City Council takes an August recess, and it is a time that some of us try to get out of town and get recharged. Our first trip was three days on the Tuolumne River in a unique program that combines music with rafting. Our resident musician was Laurie Lewis...
by admin | Sep 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 2, 2016. 1. Meeting Notes The City Council is approaching the last week of recess. The next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th. Until then, enjoy your...
by admin | Sep 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Let’s start with what we agree on. Everyone should have an opportunity to live in a safe and home they can afford. What we don’t agree on is how to achieve that. The Richmond Progressive Alliance and twelve other organizations known as Fair and Affordable Richmond are...