Here is an update on the latest MCE news and opportunities available for Richmond to promote sustainability. Here are a few exciting highlights: · New Lower Rates: MCE’s rates have been reduced an average of 9%, effective in September · Major Win for Climate: MCE has...

Last night, the City Council considered a moratorium on rent increases and evictions placed on the agenda by the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA). The RPA knew full well that the six votes would not be there to pass it. The sole purpose was to use a City Council...

Next week, the Kids First advocates will be coming to the City Council with their petition signatures requesting we place it on the ballot. Legally, we have no choice, and it will be probably June 2018. See: ·...

Following is Nat Bates’ version of the riot and bullying that occurred after the failed vote on a rent control moratorium at last night’s City Council meeting: With respect to the incident that occurred during last night's council meeting between council members Vinay...

For the 2016 Richmond City Council Race, I am initially endorsing Jim Rogers and Jael Myrick. I may make an additional endorsement at a later date. Jim Rogers Jael Myrick This year’s election is critical for Richmond’s future. The prospect of a fourth Richmond...

This is a really good article on rent control, whose advocates have a lot in common with climate change deniers. It has been widely reported that 97 percent of informed scientists who have an opinion agree that global warming is real and that it results from human...

Richmond receives gold level awards for sustainability initiatives through Institute for Local Government’s Beacon Program RICHMOND, Calif. – Richmond Mayor Tom Butt announced on Thursday, September 8th that the City of Richmond has earned two gold awards from the...

Fifty-one years ago on May 24, 1965, David Pierce, now 83, was sworn in as the mayor of Richmond. I had the pleasure of having dinner tonight with David and some of his Richmond friends at the home of Barbara and Steve Friday in Sebastopol. We talked about old times...

Point Richmond Music's summer series concludes its record crowd-drawing 15th annual season in September with two free concerts. On Friday, September 9th, Aireene & the Itch take the stage (Americana, 5:30pm to 6:30pm) followed by Michael Van & The Movers...

The City Council takes an August recess, and it is a time that some of us try to get out of town and get recharged. Our first trip was three days on the Tuolumne River in a unique program that combines music with rafting. Our resident musician was Laurie Lewis...

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 2, 2016. 1. Meeting Notes The City Council is approaching the last week of recess. The next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th. Until then, enjoy your...

Let’s start with what we agree on. Everyone should have an opportunity to live in a safe and home they can afford. What we don’t agree on is how to achieve that. The Richmond Progressive Alliance and twelve other organizations known as Fair and Affordable Richmond are...

Chancellor Dirks broke the news last night that the Berkeley Global Campus project in Richmond has been suspended. With 73 days to go in this City Council election season, this shocking turn of events should become a cautionary tale about what might happen in Richmond...

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has completed its assessment of potential futures for Point Molate. You can click here to view the report, and click here to view the presentation. Although they may deny it and cloak it in terms like “transparency” and “community...

On August 16, 2016, I wrote Community Warning System - A Failed Concept. It was followed by several media articles, two of which are copied below. Why is the Community Warning System fatally flawed? Look no further than its bizarre organizational structure. You would...

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending August 19, 2016. 1. Meeting Notes The City Council is in recess for the month for August. Enjoy your break! 2. Richmond Breaks World Record at Rosie Rally This past Saturday, August...

The pipe leaks in the crawl space at Salute, which have been referenced by the owner, Jacqueline Poe, as what precipitated the termination notice, have been repaired, so that is no longer an issue. Richmond attorney Joshua Genser is serving as Menbe’s pro-bono...

My sources tell me that there was a system malfunction, there is no alert.