by admin | Jun 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
A story in today’s San Francisco Chronicle described dramatic drops in violent crime in most Bay Area Cities. Richmond showed an 11.99% drop and a rate that is still too high but lower than both Stockton and Oakland. Richmond’s crime stats are published monthly on the...
by admin | Jun 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
The June 19, 2012, Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx. The easiest way to view the packet materials is to click on the meeting date, then click on the option “ AGENDA...
by admin | Jun 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
The proposed Brad Moody Memorial Underpass was supposed to start construction this summer, but the State of California Department of Finance has pulled the plug on the $40 million project, causing the City to lose $34 million in matching funds, eliminating hundreds of...
by admin | Jun 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
At the June 12 City Council meeting Finance Director Jim Goins and City Manager Bill Lindsay made a presentation on the local economy and the proposed 2012-2013 City budget. Click here for the entire presentation PowerPoint. The good news is that in Richmond sales tax...
by admin | Jun 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Money & Politics, Health & Welfare | Daily Report Beverage lobbyist funds ‘community’ campaign against soda tax June 13, 2012 | William Harless RTimages/Shutterstock RICHMOND – A powerful Washington, D.C., trade organization that represents...
by admin | Jun 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
While Richmond and many other urban areas, including San Francisco allow beekeeping and have no history of problems, rural Oakley’s City Council rejected the idea as too dangerous. Go figure. Oakley rejects suburban beekeeping proposal By Rowena Coetsee Contra Costa...
