Breaking News – Feds Kabosh Point Molate Casino!

With a critical April 5 vote less than a week away, a convoluted and fast moving chain of events involving a trio of federal agencies has apparently terminated the more than six year odyssey intended to turn Point Molate into an Indian casino anchoring a destination...

Urban Goats – and More

An article in the Contra Costa Times, (“Urban Goats” March 23, 2011) remind me that I am often asked about Richmond’s ordinances related to urban farming. According to Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 9.24, there is no prohibition for keeping any animals as long...

Beekeeping in Richmond

In response to “ Urban Goats – and More, I was asked, “Do you happen to know if there any ordinances that cover backyard beekeeping?’ There is in the Richmond Municipal Code the Section 9.24.090 – Permit required for keeping of bees, which states ” It is...