by admin | Mar 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
According to Jean Buckley, the City’s financial advisor, S&P upgraded the City’s Issuer Credit Rating by one notch from A+ to AA- , classified as “high grade,” and further defined as “An obligor has VERY STRONG capacity to meet its financial commitments. It...
by admin | Mar 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
The soulful sounds of folk duo Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman return to Point Richmond Acoustic on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 8 pm. Winners of seven SAMMY Awards, the duo’s notable appearances include The Today Show, A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, Big Top...
by admin | Mar 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Eye on the East Bay: Richmond council grouchiness reaches another nadir Contra Costa Times Posted: 03/09/2014 12:00:00 AM PST “SHUT ‘EM DOWN!”: Election year is upon us in Richmond, which means The Eye must endure dysfunction beyond the usual circus...
by admin | Mar 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Mayor and City Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 7, 2014. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council meeting is a special meeting of the Housing Authority, scheduled for Wednesday, March 12th at 6:30 PM. Personnel Notes: Chris...
by admin | Mar 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
The reality of Richmond’s public housing is a lot like the parable of “feeling the elephant,” an ancient tale wherein a group of blind men (or men in the dark) touch an elephant to learn what it is like. Each one feels a different part, but only one part, such as the...
by admin | Mar 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
A “food desert” is a trendy term for an area that might have lots of grocery stores, typically corner markets, but have a serious lack of nutritious food offerings. Instead they may offer junk food, soda, liquor and tobacco products. What we have in Richmond is a...
