November 5, 2024, Election Recommendations

I recommend the following in the November 5, 2024, election. Locally, the most important objective is elect non-RPA (non-Richmond Progressive Alliance) candidates to replace the RPA City Council members that have ruined Richmond by being anti-housing, anti-business,...

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Taste of Richmond

Taste of Richmond Dear Community, We’re excited to announce that Taste of Richmond is back and better than ever! "" Mark your calendars for October 7th-13th and get ready to experience the best that our community has to offer. This year’s Taste of Richmond will bring...

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Ode to Rosie: celebrating Richmond’s home-front history

Ode to Rosie: celebrating Richmond's home-front history Linda Hemmila Oct 3, 2024 — 3 min read A visitor enjoys images at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park visitor center. Photos/ Linda Hemmila If you grew up in Richmond or lived...

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A Week in the Ozarks

My grandfather, F.O. Butt and my grandmother, Essie Cox Butt, of Eureka Springs, AR, had seven children and 13 grandchildren, six of whom are living. Five of those six grandchildren (Tom Butt, Jack Butt, Joe Butt, Kathlen Butt Tiffany and Essie Butt Anderson) convened...

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I Endorse Anthony Caro for School Board

I am grateful for the support of former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt. I invite you to learn more about myself and our campaign by visiting our website www.anthonyecaro.com. I also encourage you to learn about us in a more relaxed setting this Tuesday, September 24th, from...

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What Happens Next With Point Molate?

This is a terrible piece of “journalism” by Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) flack Janis Hashe. First of all, it was replete with factual errors, many of which were corrected by Michael Derry (See Comments). Second, it totally relies for facts and commentary on...

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Another Erroneous Point Molate Piece

I don’t know how Point Molate Park advocates have gained so much traction with the media, which seems to take everything they write as fact without checking it. Below is an extensive opinion piece authored by David Helvarg and published by the LA Times. What does...

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Rosie the Riveter News

1. Betty Reid Soskin is 103 years old today! Please join us in wishing Betty our very best today and all days forward! 2. We are 2 weeks and 1 day away from the gala! We have Rosies! We have Rangers! We have volunteers! We have more tickets to sell!!! Please come and...

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Free Shipyard 3 Tours ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Lead Ranger at Rosie The Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park will be leading free tours of Shipyard 3, meeting at the Red Oak Victory on September 18 (Wednesday) and September 19 (Thursday) Meet at the USS Red Oak Victory at 2:00 pm Reservations...

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Free Red Oak Victory Tours

The Lead Ranger at Rosie The Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park will be leading free tours of the Red Oak Victory on September 18 (Wednesday) and September 19 (Thursday). Meet at the USS Red Oak Victory at 2:00 pm. Reservations required and space is...

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Doria Robinson Complaint

Click on Doria Robinson FPPC Complaint for the 53-page compilation of evidence regarding Doria Robinson’s conflict of interest and failure to deal with it in accordance with California law. In a related matter, documents that recently came to light support previous...

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September in Sierra City

Last weekend, we wrapped up the belfry project, thanks to the Andrew Butt and Robert Ciudad-Real construction crew. We added siding to the base of the belfry and drilled a hole through the ceiling to drop the bell rope through – worked perfectly. While we were at it,...

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New Mystery Novel Set in Winehaven

Richmond’s Winehaven stars in a new novel by Dan Hanel, “Beneath the Tangled Vines’” the latest in his “In the Shadow of Diablo” series . Dan Hanel has been an educator for over 35 years - as an award winning science teacher when he was named the Distinguished High...

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