California Climate Change Symposium
Burnt Ramen Red Tagged
According to the Richmond Fire Department, “at approximately 10:00 am today the Richmond Fire Department, Code Enforcement, and Planning conducted a joint inspection of the property located at 111 Espeee Ave (Burnt Ramen). During the inspection, it was noticed that...
Help Me Write My 2016 Year-end Review and Predictions for 2017
It’s that time of year again – this is your chance to weigh in on the best and worst of 2016 and predictions for 2017. In a tradition that started in 2002, I will present my version, augmented by suggestions from E-FORUM readers, with the 2013 Year End Review -...
Refinery Town: Big Oil, Big Money and the Making of An American City
Get ready for a series of book releases in 2017 describing how the Richmond Progressive Alliance saved Richmond and made it a paragon of progressiveness that can serve as a national model. Fiirst off the press will be Refinery Town: Big Oil, Big Money and the Making...
Richmond and the Arts
Regulatory Context In the wake of the Oakland Ghost Ship Warehouse fire, several Richmond properties have made the news and sparked a debate about whether certain types of building occupants should be exempt from health and safety laws. The basic safety requirement...
Richmond’s mayor says they have a ‘ghost ship’ unpermitted nightclub
For video, see http://abc7news.com/news/richmonds-mayor-says-they-have-a-ghost-ship-unpermitted-nightclub/1643184/. Richmond officials are looking at what they fear could be another Ghost Ship -- an off-the-radar nightclub. (KGO-TV) by Leslie Brinkley Tuesday,...
Mortgage Giant Fannie Mae Accused of Racial Discrimination in 38 U.S. Metro Areas, Including Richmond
Mortgage Giant Fannie Mae Accused of Racial Discrimination in 38 U.S. Metro Areas Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, National Fair Housing Alliance, and 19 Civil Rights Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Neglected Foreclosures Power Point video presentation...
Mourning the Loss of Two WCCUSD Community Members
I am saddened to report that victims of the Oakland Warehouse (“Ghost Ship”) fire included two recent employees of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, Travis Hough and Sara Hoda. I have been informed by District sources that Mr. Hough and Ms. Hoda were...
Point Molate and Richmond/San Rafael Bridge Bay Trail Sections
Since posting Dec. 8 Open House Briefing on Construction of Point Molate & Richmond/San Rafael Bridge Bay Trail Sections, December 2, 2016, I have received several questions about why an additional lane is planned to be opened on the bridge eastbound but not...
No News is Good News
After posting This is the List You Don't Want to Be On, November 30, 2016, many people pointed out that not only was Richmond missing from the Top 12 list, it was missing from the list altogether. I checked the FBI Crime Statistics and found that Richmond was not...
December 6, 2016, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – CLOSED SESSION STARTS AT 5:30 p.m.
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx
TODAY! Be My Guest at the Richmond Rotary Holiday Auction
Richmond Rotary Club donated $73,000 to local and international projects last year (see list at end of this email) in addition to many hand-on projects for local schools and non-profits. Please attend the Richmond Rotary Holiday Auction as my guest. If you purchase an...
Dec. 8 Open House Briefing on Construction of Point Molate & Richmond/San Rafael Bridge Bay Trail Sections
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans, the Transportation Authority of Marin and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority invite the public to a pair of open houses in Richmond on Thursday, Dec. 8 and in San Rafael on Friday, Dec. 9 to learn more about...
Horses in Richmond?
The media has had a field day with the story about the impending eviction of over 100 horses in the only affordable stable in the area. It’s a good story but has not been well or accurately reported. See copies of the media coverage at the end of this email. Here are...
This is the List You Don’t Want to Be On
The City of Richmond is conspicuously absent from this just published of the “Twelve Most Dangerous Cities in Northern California...
Point Richmond Jazz Friday After Thanksgiving November 25
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This is the Annual Turkey Shoot!
Join friends and neighbors tomorrow morning for the traditional and historic Point Richmond Turkey Shoot! For decades, eccentric people from all over Richmond have paraded through the streets of Point Richmond with pets and costumes on Thanksgiving morning, recited a...
Yet Another Election Update (From Don Gosney)
Statement on Richmond Immigration Policies Released November 17
I released the following statement on Friday, November 17, regarding Richmond’s immigration policies. It refers to three documents you can access through hyperlinks below: · Ordinance 2990 · Resolution 11-07 · Policy 428 There were at least two media articles that...
Holiday Open House at the Riggers Loft Wine Company
Get into the holiday spirit with all the Riggers Loft wineries and cidery! R&B Cellars Carica Wines Irish Monkey Cellars Far West Cider Company Saturday, December 3rd from 1 pm - 5 pm Tickets are $45 Available at the tasting room (no processing fee) Available...