Catching Up – Arkansas Ozarks

If you haven’t received the E-FORUM for a while, it’s because I have been out of town for the last ten days. First was a trip to the Arkansas Ozarks to visit family and friends and tend to damage at Deepwood by a storm that brought 12 inches of rain in 24 hours on...

The Man Behind Richmond’s Renaissance

The Man Behind Richmond’s Renaissance Crime is down, business is up, and the city is avoiding major budget cuts thanks to Bill Lindsay, perhaps the Bay Area’s best city manager. By John Geluardi East Bay Express Joseph Schell Richmond’s Galaxy...

May is Preservation Month in Richmond

From the former Ford Assembly Plant and Craneway Pavilion to the Rehabilitated Civic Center and the Richmond Plunge, preservation of Richmond’s historic resources has brought money by the tens of millions and fame beyond price to the City of Richmond. On Monday, May...

2011 Community Survey – Everyone Can Participate

The 2011 Richmond Community Survey can now be completed by ALL Richmond residents! You can access the survey here: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=2427. Click here for previous Community Survey results. For discussion, see Sneak Preview of 2009 Community...

Big Weekend in Richmond

I’m just now catching up from a weekend in Richmond that had a dizzying array of choices. Bay Trail Landfill Loop Dedication Saturday morning started with dedication of the 3-mile landfill loop of the Bay Trail. For lots of photos, see Bruce Beyaert’s album at...