Tragedy and Illegal Fireworks

In 2011, I discovered that despite widespread assumption to the contrary, Richmond did not actually have a ban on fireworks, as did all other cities in Contra Costa County. I introduced an ordinance to correct that shortcoming. The staff report stated: Each year, the...

July 3rd Fireworks

Fifth Annual Target Independence Day Celebration WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Featuring Oakland East Bay Symphony at The Craneway Pavilion Free to the public Inside the historic Ford Point Building on the waterfront in Richmond, the Oakland East Bay Symphony, the Craneway...