by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Two days of prep work culminated yesterday with a crane lift of the 700-lb. belfry and bell atop the historic Sierra City School (See The Bell Rings Again at Sierra City’s Historic Old Schoolhouse, July 23. 2024). The construction crew consisted of Tom Butt,...
by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
For months, no journalist would touch this story. Urban Tilth and Rich City Rides are both darlings of the Richmond progressives, serving youth, promoting biking, fighting Chevron, saving Point Molate (or maybe even saving the world), you name it. Yet, there was a...
by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
I am hosting a fundraiser for Richmond Promise at my home Saturday, August 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 235 E Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA 94801. Food and refreshments will be provided. Richmond Promise is the scholarship program that since 2016 has awarded over $21...
by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Exciting news, Richmond community! We are just one week away from the City of Richmond’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and celebration. National Night Out...
by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Kyra Worthy was appointed to the Personnel Board by the City Council on October 16, 2018. Two RPA members made and seconded the motion to appoint her, and the other Council members, including four RPA members, voted in favor. I voted no because I knew her reputation...
by admin | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I was in the process of designing the re-waterproofing system about a decade ago to mitigate widespread leaks at the Powell Street BART Station, I found that the existing leaks were exacerbated by the 350o F steam pipe that lies between the ceiling of the station...