Richmond’s Best Kept Secret?

Just across I-580 from Point Richmond and in clear sight of my home may be Richmond’s best kept secret. Everybody knows there is a Chevron Refinery there, but no one seems to know anything about the Richmond Technology Center campus, as visually prominent as any group...

Latest on Richmond’s Baron of Blight

Eye on the East Bay: Contra Costa Times Posted: 03/24/2013 12:00:00 AM PDT Junkyard or gemyard?: Eyes are always trained on the never-dull Richmond Councilman Corky Boozé, especially since news broke that the city is demanding that he clean up a junk-strewed property...

NBC Story on Richmond’s Seed Lending Library

From Rebecca Newburn, here is the link to the NBC News story about Richmond Grows and the seed movement. Huge thanks to Catalin (who helped start the library), all the Richmond Grows volunteers, Kelli for agreeing to open her garden to the world, especially in winter...

Climate Change Community Discussion & Film Screening

Forwarded from john Gioia: I’m pleased to be a guest speaker and panelist at an important community discussion on global warming this Saturday, March 23 at the Rialto Cinema El Cerrito. This free event includes a screening of Rising Waters, a documentary film on...

Leslie Knight Investigation and Outcome

As a City Council member, I do not have the authority to intervene in or influence the outcome of a personnel matter. Furthermore, we do not have access to copies of the investigative report and details about any discipline imposed by the City Manager on Leslie...