KPFA Crafts Fair returns to Richmond waterfront
Treadway: KPFA Crafts Fair returns to Richmond waterfront By Chris Treadway, ctreadway@bayareanewsgroup.com Posted: 06/07/2016 12:46:23 PM PDT | Updated: 59 min. ago The second annual KPFA Summer Crafts Fair will showcase the handmade items of more than 180 jury...
Richmond Measures N and O Defeated
Sanity prevailed last night in Richmond as Measures No and O went down to defeat. With all precincts posted this morning, the results were as follows: Measure N Yes 4,009 34.35% No 7,663 65.65% 11,672 Measure O Yes 5,663 48.03% No 5,888 50.97% 11,551 Measures N and O...
Business Roundtable June 8 and Wine Mixer R&B Cellars June 9
Wine Mixer with R&B Cellars JUNE BUSINESS MIXER Join us for our June Business Mixer on June 09, 2016 R&B Cellars at the Riggers Loft Wine Company 1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804 (Next to the SS Red Oak Victory) 5pm to 7pm $10 for Members / $20 for...
Clinton didn’t back away but instead welcomed a debate on both topics
Protesters Assail Bill Clinton on Crime Bill, Economic Record by Kailani Koenig RICHMOND, Calif. — While his wife was making history, former President Bill Clinton found himself in two different heated confrontations with protesters while campaigning on behalf of his...
UPDATE – President Bill Clinton to Visit Richmond TODAY
The best information I have is that anyone wanting to attend should be at the west entrance to the Richmond Art Center as early as 2:30 PM Today. Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to visit Richmond today for a campaign rally at Richmond Art Center,...
President Bill Clinton to Visit Richmond Tomorrow
Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to visit Richmond tomorrow for a campaign rally at Richmond Art Center, approximately 3:45 PM. I am told the event will be open to the public, but I have no other details at this time.
West County Reception for Congressman DeSaulnier
PLEASE JOIN Congressman Mark DeSaulnier For a West County Reception Hosted by: Senator Loni Hancock • Supervisor John Gioia • Richmond Mayor Tom Butt • El Cerrito Councilmembers Gabe Quinto & Janet Abelson • Eric Zell Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 * 5:30 to 7:00 p.m....
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending June 3, 2016
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending June 3, 2016. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7th beginning with Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by a Special Budget Study and Action...
Breitbart Calls Richmond a Ghetto
Following the lead of the East Bay Times (Response to "Richmond's compensation is driving its budget deficit (East Bay Times guest commentary)" May 27, 2016) and KQED (Open Letter to KQED Reporter Andrew Stelzer - False Promises of Fixed Streets in Richmond? June 1,...
Point Richmond Music’s Free Summer Series Kicks Off Friday, 6/10
Point Richmond Music’s 15th Annual Summer Concert Season Kicks Off Friday, 6/10 Mark your calendars for the kick off of Point Richmond Music's 15th annual FREE summer concert season! On Friday, June 10th, the summer-long street series begins with Namorados Da Lua...
Open Letter to KQED Reporter Andrew Stelzer – False Promises of Fixed Streets in Richmond?
Andrew, I am very disappointed in your recent piece about Richmond. Both Richmond and KQED deserve better. First of all, you can find a Gail Anderson anywhere who will complain about anything. Why is this news, and why Richmond? Seeking out Jack Weir of the Contra...
Tonight! Free Solar Sign Up Workshop for Qualifying Richmond Homeowners
Tonight! Free Solar Sign Up Workshop for Qualifying Richmond Homeowners Wednesday, June 1st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Multi-purpose Room 440 Civic Center Plaza The City of Richmond is hosting a free solar sign-up event with our non-profit partner GRID Alternatives....
Memorial Day Remembrance – Mike Thomas
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in...
Last call – 13th Annual Refinery Town Barbecue and Bluegrass at Nichol Knob May 29
If you have already responded, no need to RSVP again. Mayor Tom Butt 450 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: 510.231-7502 Mobile: 510-220-1577 Fax: 510.232.5325 E-mail: tom.butt@intres.com Tom Butt Political Website: http://www.tombutt.com/
Response to “Richmond’s compensation is driving its budget deficit (East Bay Times guest commentary)”
I feel compelled to respond to the East Bay Times guest commentary “Richmond's compensation is driving its budget deficit,” by Ben Steinberg and Jack Weir, because it does not accurately describe Richmond’s fiscal situation. I don’t know why a reputable newspaper like...
Vote NO on Measures N and O
One correction, any project on the site does not have to be apartments; it could be either apartments or ownership housing, but it does need to be denser to conform to the vision of the General Plan 2030. Density and mixed use is the issue, not rental units....
Richmond looks to create fitness space with Wellness Trail
Richmond looks to create fitness space with Wellness Trail By Sarah Tan, stan@bayareanewsgroup.com Posted: 05/22/2016 12:00:00 PM PDT | Updated: 22 min. ago RICHMOND -- A planned new trail in Richmond aims to give those in impoverished neighborhoods more access to...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending May 20, 2016
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending May 20, 2016. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24th beginning with a Closed Session at 6:00 PM, with the regular agenda commencing...
May 24, 2016, Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, May 24, 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
Google Marketing Director to Speak in Richmond
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is having its second free business breakfast next week on Wednesday, May 25th, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Attendees will be able to win a chance to get a free website makeover, which is graciously sponsored by Chamber members Mechanics Bank,...