Assembly Member Tony Thurmond advised me that the FY 2016-17 State of California budget passed yesterday by the legislature includes the following allocations for Public Safety in Richmond: · $300,000 for Office of Neighborhood safety · $382,000 for Project Safe...

At last night’s City Council meeting, the city manager presented a list of proposed cuts in programs and services that will move the City to within $2.9 million of a structurally balanced FY 2016-17 budget that must be adopted before the end of June, leaving only two...

Contact: Christina Zirker Email: christina@pointrichmondmusic.org Phone: (510) 912-0212 POINT RICHMOND MUSIC’S FREE CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES JULY 8TH WITH REGIONAL FAVORITES MJ’S BRASS BOPPERS AND ZYDECO FLAMES Nonprofit Arts Group Celebrates Milestone Anniversary —...

PLEASE JOIN Congressman MARK DESAULNIER (CA-11) For a West County Reception Hosted by: Hon. Loni Hancock • Hon. John Gioia • Hon. Tom Butt • • Hon. Jael Myrick • Hon. Gabe Quinto • Hon. Janet Abelson • •Hon. Genoveva Calloway • Hon. Kathy Chao Rothberg • Hon. Eric...

Mayor and Members of the City Council: 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14th beginning with Closed Session at 5:00 PM followed by the Special Budget Study and Action Session at 5:30 PM. The agenda may be found by clicking...

Although Richard Nixon apparently visited Carquinez Hotel (Hotel Don) when he was vice-president, there is no record of a former or sitting president visiting Richmond, so yesterday was a first when former President Bill Clinton arrived at the Richmond Art Center to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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.

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...

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 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...

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 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 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...