Richmond Main Post Office Goes Up for Sale
Despite valiant attempts to stop it and generous offers by the City of Richmond to acquire it, the United States Postal Service has formally listed the Richmond Main Post Office building for sale and is requesting offers by December 28, 2017. No asking price is...
Buddhist Economics – by Richmond Resident and UC Berkeley Economics Professor Dr. Clair Brown
I recommend the latest book by Richmond author and UC Berkeley Economics Professor Dr. Clair Brown. Buddhist Economics describes a different way of thinking about wealth, using sharing, compassion and happiness rather than revenue generation and accumulation of stuff....
Traffic Advisory – RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project – Week of December 25
UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY Good afternoon, Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project. A new video detailing the progress on the project has been posted to the MTC website and can be viewed here:...
City Council Decorum
I am sad to say that the practices of the Corky Booze era of the City Council appear to be returning, and this time led not by the long-gone Corky, but surprisingly by his one-time adversaries, some of the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) City Council members. Like...
Energy Efficiency Pilot Program for Low-Income Families and Tenants
View this in your browser. http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/list.aspx?MID=1871> MCE Clean Energy Low Income Families and Tenants Pilot Program (LIFT) The Low Income Families and Tenants (LIFT) program offers income qualified multifamily owners and tenants an...
Working on Homeless Challenges in Richmond
Yesterday, a group of Richmond and Contra Costa Officials made a field trip to San Francisco to visit two sites related to our effort to better serve Richmond’s Homeless population. The first stop was The Panoramic, an apartment building developed by Panoramic...
New Transit Village BART Entrance Supports Passengers and New Development
Board President Rebecca Saltzman, District 7 Director Lateefah Simon, and Richmond Mayor Tom Butt celebrate completion of the Richmond Transit Village Phase Two project. New Transit Village BART Entrance Supports Passengers and New Development RICHMOND, Calif. – Mayor...
Leaders envision downtown boom with Richmond BART improvements
Leaders envision downtown boom with Richmond BART improvements The new eastern entrance to the Richmond BART station is seen on Dec. 18, 2017. By Tom Lochner | tlochner@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 19, 2017 at 7:44 am | UPDATED:...
Forum on Landmark Local Air Pollution Legislation – AB 617
Dear Richmond Community Stakeholder, PLEASE SAVE THE DATE – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2018 Recent landmark legislation (Assembly Bill 617) fundamentally transforms the State’s approach to addressing local air pollution by refocusing State and local efforts on communities...
December 19, 2017, Special Housing Authority/Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, December 19, 2017, Special Housing Authority/Regular Richmond City Council Meetings is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED SESSION 5:00 p.m. HOUSING...
47th Annual KPFA Holiday Benefit At the beautiful Craneway Pavilion
Craneway Craft Fair this weekend CRANEWAY CRAFTS FAIR The 47th Annual KPFA Holiday Benefit At the beautiful Craneway Pavilion on the Richmond Waterfront Saturday & Sunday, December 16th & 17th 10 am to 5 pm www.cranewaycraftsfair.com Join us for the premier...
Mayor Ed Lee R.I.P.
I can’t say I knew Mayor Ed Lee well; I have probably talked to him less than a dozen times. But he always knew who I was and greeted me with his characteristic smile. He always asked what was happening in Richmond. We last chatted just a week ago at the pre-dinner...
Bridge Storage Upgrades Art Space to Code
Here is a shout out to Bridge Storage, which, instead of whining and moaning about abused and displaced artists discriminated against by public agencies, took safety seriously and upgraded their facility to conform to building and safety codes. Hopefully, Burnt Ramen...
Town Hall with Newly Appointed DA Diana Becton
Richmond Bond Rating Gets a Boost
I am happy to report that, after its regular periodic review of the City’s financial condition, S&P Global Ratings has raised the City of Richmond’s issuer credit rating (ICR) to “A-“ from “BBB+”. By definition of its rating categories: An obligation rated 'A'...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending December 8, 2017
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending December 8, 2017. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19th. Enjoy the next week off! City of Richmond Receives an Upgrade to its S&P Credit...
North American Climate Summit in Chicago
Monday through Wednesday of this week (December 4-6) I joined 51 other mayors from ten countries (mostly Canada, Mexico and US) at the North American Climate Summit in Chicago, hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago, Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris and Vice-chair of the...
Mayors’ Letter on Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality letter from Mayor Walsh, other local leaders December 7, 2017 Published by: Innovation and Technology Fifty-eight mayors and county elected officials signed a letter addressed to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The letter opposes a recent...
TOMORROW! Shop and Celebrate This Sunday at the Holiday Arts Festival!
Shop and Celebrate This Sunday at the Holiday Arts Festival! View this email in your browser Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 3 Members' Preview Hour: 10am to 11am Festival: 11am to 5pm The Holiday Arts Festival is an annual tradition at the Richmond Art Center!...
Santa Needs a New Sleigh
Greetings! Save the date to eat, drink, be merry, and help us get Santa to the annual Downtown Holiday Festival! Santa Needs a New Sleigh a Super FUN(draiser) Holiday Party Thursday, December 7 | 4pm - 8pm East Brother Beer Company, 1001 Canal Blvd, Richmond CA 94804...