The report may be viewed and downloaded from http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/pdfs/2016NYReport.pdf. This upbeat, colorful report features remarkable advances made during 2015 toward completing the San Francisco Bay Trail in Richmond. The city now has over 32...

From Police Chief Chris Magnus - Click here for full letter Subject: Responding to Increased Violence In Richmond--From the Chief In light of recent increases in shootings and homicides, I have received multiple requests to discuss what's going on, why it's happening,...

Effective January 1, 2016, the minimum wage in Richmond rose to $11.52/hour. A study conducted at the time the ordinance was passed projected that the new minimum will add $14 million to payrolls in Richmond for the year 2016.

Steve Seskin of Richmond will be appearing with two singer/songwriters, Craig Carothers and Don Henry, swapping songs and stories on stage at the beautiful and historic First Methodist Church of Point Richmond, at 201 Martina Avenue in Point Richmond. Tickets are...

Have you noticed the dramatic decrease in train horns the last few months? I used to get dozens of train horn complaints a year. In 2015, I got two. Here’s why. For many years, the railroad tracks that crisscross south Richmond were seldom used, night or day. They...

Click here for Will Richmond be Lean in 2016? 2015 Year End Review and Predictions and Wishes for 2016.

This in response to the Contra Costa Times editorial “No more excuses for ignoring Richmond's fiscal crisis,” which is copied at the end of this email. The underlying theme of the editorial is that Richmond is in a “financial crises” and that “Richmond officials spent...

At a loss about what to do with Out-Of-Town guests for the Holidays? MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW... The DAY AFTER HOLIDAY SPECIAL! ATTEND Concerts on BOXING DAY, Sat. Dec. 26 — The Day After CHRISTMAS Get a TICKET to Both SHOWS for $30 time limited OFFER: Available NOW thru...

It was an extraordinary Christmas Eve in Richmond, first the traditional Jazz Service at the First United Methodist Church of Point Richmond, then across town to the Masjid Al-Rahman Mosque of the Islamic Society of West Contra Costa where hundreds of Richmond...

Although critics will find plenty of negativity to delight them in this report, the fact remains that Standard & Poor Rating Services has recognized that Richmond’s fiscal affairs are headed in the right direction and will improve if the City Council adopts a...

http://richmondpulse.org/2015/12/22/qa-mike-parker-on-the-future-of-rent-control-in-richmond/ Q&A: Mike Parker on the Future of Rent Control in Richmond December 22, 2015 Interview, Richmond Pulse Editor’s Note: Mike Parker, co-coordinator of the Richmond...

I asked Santa for more revenue for the City’s budget, a new police chief and a new chief of staff. I told him I had been (mostly) a good boy. I hope he delivers. Photo courtesy of Ellen Gailing

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending December 18, 2015. 1. Meeting Notes The City Council is on hiatus for the remainder of December, with the next regular meeting currently scheduled for January 12, 2016. Enjoy the...

Following presentations at the December 15, 2015, City Council meeting by City Manager Bill Lindsay and by Russ Branson of Public Financial Management, Inc. (part of the National Resource Network), two follow-up stories by local journalists headlined: “Grim Five-Year...

On a 4-1 vote last Thursday, December 17, the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) made it more expensive for many Californians to purchase renewable energy, by awarding PG&E the best Christmas present of all, a 95% increase in the Power Charge Indifference...

The Richmond Progressive Alliance, which continues to be the dominant political force in Richmond, has announced its slate for a new, elected Steering Committee. The candidates, along with short bios and campaign statements, can be found at...

Richmond council green lights Iron Triangle alley project Dec 17, 2015 A pilot project to turn a dilapidated alleyway in the Iron Triangle into a green space that serves both as a pedestrian and bicycle pathway and stormwater management system received the green light...

Can you find me? Dear Mayor BUTT, On behalf of the City of Paris and Bloomberg Philanthropies, thank you for joining us at the Climate Summit for Local Leaders at Paris City Hall on Dec. 4th, the largest convening of cities on climate. Your participation helped make...

Following is a very comprehensive summary of the Paris Climate Agreement in the form of a White House press release: U.S. LEADERSHIP AND THE HISTORIC PARIS AGREEMENT TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE...

It’s that time of year again – this is your chance to weigh in on the best and worst of 2014 and predictions for 2015. 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 -...