4.27.18 Richmond-Ohlone Greenway Gap Closure

N E W S Advisory Office of Richmond Mayor Tom Butt Contact: Sequoia Erasmus Director of Community Engagement Sequoia_Erasmus@ci.richmond.ca.us Direct: (510) 620-6527 For Immediate Release April 24, 2018 What: Over 50 local and regional leaders and advocates are...

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Two Big Ribbon Cuttings Last Week

I spoke at two big ribbon cuttings last week. The first was the 10.5 megawatt Solar 1 project. You can read about it here: http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20180418/NEWS/180419795...

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Point Molate Out of the Shadows

At the April 17, 2018, City Council Meeting, The terms of the Point Molate Settlement were reviewed by the city attorney, contract attorneys for Morrison and Foerster and the City of Richmond Planning staff. The judgment at...

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“Come to Richmond, we’re open for business”

Sacramento made us do it: Cities blame lawmakers for unpopular housing decisions 'If the neighbors complain, you can blame those bastards in Sacramento’ By Katy Murphy | kmurphy@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group April 15, 2018 at 6:30 am Shopping Mall sign on...

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Saturday is Party Richmond at the Richmond Art Center

Saturday! Get Ready for Party Richmond at the RAC! View this email in your browser Party Richmond is Saturday! Join us Saturday, April 14 for Party Richmond, Richmond Art Center’s community awards and fundraising event! This art-filled evening includes live music,...

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April 17 , 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet

The April 17 City Council packet is on line at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/151/Council-Agenda-Documents. Item I-1 will be a presentation on the Point Molate settlement: RECEIVE a presentation on the Judgment entered by the United States District Court in Guidiville...

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Celebrate Friday the 13th Tonight at Point Richmond Acoustic

It's another great night in Point Richmond as Karen Savoca sings her *** off! Be there tomorrow, Friday the 13th. Special guest The Singer and The Songwriter open the show! https://mailchi.mp/…/karen-savoca-sings-her-off-be-there-to… Tonight Friday, April 13, 7:30 pm...

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Point Molate Settlement

For those who may not have yet heard, the Point Molate litigation settlement became final today. Following is a summary prepared by City staff, the ad hoc Point Molate City Council committee and outside counsel, and the full text of the judgment is available at...

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4 Months and 25 Days Without a Homicide

I regret to report that yesterday Richmond suffered its first homicide of 2018 and the first in the last 145 days (4 months and 25 days). The victim was a 20-year-old male from Antioch. I’m not very superstitious, but I had a bad feeling when Rick Hurd of the Bay Area...

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BREAKING NEWS — Point Molate Settlement Terms Revealed

After nearly two months of wild and mostly inaccurate speculation, the terms of the Point Molate Federal Court litigation settlement can now be made public. The primary sticking point in the protracted negotiations was the future of the casino originally proposed by...

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Richmond Honored as Best City for Celebrating Women’s History

Fresh on the heels of being named a utopia by the Transformative Cities Initiative, Richmond was named the Number 2 city for celebrating women’s history by Livability. Photo Courtesy of National Park Service 2. Richmond, CA: Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park...

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