by admin | Mar 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 4th, 2011. Meeting Notes There is a special meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, March 8th, beginning with a closed session at 5:00 PM, followed by a discussion and possible action on a...
by admin | Mar 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Richmond City Council reaches consensus on development, environmental issues Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and Councilmember Jovanka Beckles proposed a resolution to urge the federal government to pass a constitutional amendment limiting the role of corporations in...
by admin | Mar 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
New California program offers homeowners rebates for making energy-efficient improvements Energy Upgrade California program wants to reduce energy use, help consumers save money and create jobs By Dana Hull dhull@mercurynews.com Posted: 02/28/2011 05:00:15 PM PST...
by admin | Mar 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Richmond Bioswale Project Volunteers are harvesting rainwater to grow a garden and protect the bay. By Caitlin Esch Activists hope that, in time, the bioswale will look like any other hillside creek. In a drought-plagued state, why waste the rainwater? It’s...
by admin | Mar 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Battle for Lawrence Berkeley Lab At least five East Bay cities are vying to host Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s second campus, but Richmond appears to be the favorite. By John C. Osborn John C. Osborn The University of California already owns at...
by admin | Mar 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Marin County Supervisor Charles McGlashan will be making a presentation to the Richmond City Council Finance Committee this Friday, March 4, at 9:00 AM in the City Council Chamber on Marin Clean Energy, the first California implementation of Community Choice...
