The Other Two Petitions – Poe’s Response
Following is Richard Poe’s response to The Other Two Petitions, September 5, 2015. He did not respond to the city manager compensation initiative. Regarding some of Poe’s statements: · Poe’s Richmond Riviera project never had the benefit of a public hearing at the...
Help a Brother Out
For over 35 years, dedicated individuals, including many Richmond residents, have been volunteering, once a month, to maintain one of Richmond’s best known landmarks, East Brother Light Station, operated by the non-profit East Brother Light Station Inc., under license...
The Other Two Petitions
With so much attention being focused on the Rent Control and Just Cause Petition, not a word has been written about the other two petitions that were turned in on September 4 for ballot measures. One is a ballot measure to limit the City Manager’s compensation, and...
National Park Service Hosts “The WWII Enemy Alien Program and Lessons for Today”
Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park News Release For Immediate Release: September 4, 2015 Event Date: September 12, 2015 Contact: Elizabeth Tucker, elizabeth_tucker@nps.gov Phone: (510) 232-5050 ext. 6624 The WWII Enemy Alien Program &...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending September 4, 2015
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 4, 2015. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular meeting is currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 15. The agenda packet will be available on September 11, 2015. 2. 2015...
Rent Control Referendum and More
The proponents of the rent control referendum timely submitted to the City Clerk this morning more than the required signatures to suspend the effective date of the ordinance and to require the Council to reconsider it. See Elections Code 9237. To be clear, the Rent...
Pt. Richmond Music’s Summer Series Concludes with Two Free Concerts, 9/11 & 9/25!
Is this email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. Point Richmond Music's Summer Concert Series Concludes in September with TWO Free Concerts! Friday, 9/11: The Rusty String Express and Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers Friday, 9/25: Soji...
Richmond Agricultural Conference to Spotlight Food Security, Reducing Emissions
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_28714064/richmond-agricultural-conference-to-spotlight-food-security-reducing-emissions Richmond agricultural conference to spotlight food security, reducing emissions RICHMOND -- Farmers, scientists, policymakers, nonprofit...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending August 28, 2015
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending August 28, 2015. 1. Meeting Notes The City Council is on hiatus for the remainder of August, with the next regular meeting currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th. 2. Richmond...
Mayor Tom Butt Community Fund Annual Golf Tournament
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Support Youth Sports! Mayor Tom Butt Community Fund Annual Golf Tournament Mayor Tom Butt's Community Fund will support community needs not otherwise met by the City or other Funders. A steering committee of community...
Recruiting Members of the Public Art Advisory Committee
You can apply on line. See Board or commission application
Summertime on East Brother Island
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Report from New Orleans – 10 Years Ago
Ten years ago today, Katrina hit New Orleans. A couple of months later, with the city still devastated, I spent a week in NOLA with a National Trust for Historic Preservation evaluation and recovery team. Here is my Report from New Orleans.
Free Youth Golf Clinic – Youth on Course Fall Clinics at Richmond CC
There are 20 spaces available. Please let me know your target numbers for returners/recruitment as soon as possible. A wait list may need to be created.
More Corrections to Richmond Progressive Alliance Reinventing Itself?
Thanks to readers for pointing out additional corrections that need to be made: Tony Sustak does live in Richmond but is no longer a member of the Steering Committee The RPA address is 1021 Macdonald The Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) is arguably the most...
Groundwork Richmond 2015 CA Urban Forestry Award Winner!!!
Ph: 415-479-8733, Fax 415-789-4501 To learn more: http://www.caufc.org or http://www.investfromthegroundup.org S.O.S! Visit our webpage at http://www.caufc.org/Trees%20and%20Drought for in-depth information and tips! and...
Rent Control Petition and Talking Points
Click here for a copy of the Rent Control Referendum Petition. This for information only. You cannot just sign it and send it in. If you or others you know have yet to sign a petition and would like to sign one, there are petitions located at the West County...
SF Chronicle – Swimming Against the Tide to Conquer Fear and Doubt
Swimming against the tide to conquer fear and doubt By Tana Monteiro August 20, 2015 Updated: August 20, 2015 2:10pm Photo: Tana Monteiro, Zocalo Public Square Adult swim lessons at the Richmond Plunge have helped boost the confidence of several black and Latino women...
Petition for Reforendum to Repeal Rent Control Being Circulated
The Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) is arguably the most powerful political force in Richmond. Three of its steering committee members serve on and essentially control the Richmond City Council because they are almost always able to enlist a fourth City Council...
Emmy Lou Packard Exhibit Opening and Lecture: Drawing New Conclusions in the Kaiser Shipyards
Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park News Release For Immediate Release: August 19, 2015 Contact: Elizabeth Tucker, 510-232-5050 x 6624, elizabeth_tucker@nps.gov Event Date: September 5, 2015 at 11 AM Emmy Lou Packard: Drawing New Conclusions in...