I thought this was an interesting analysis: From: Doss & Felix <doss_felix@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2024 5:09 PM To: AURHP Group <aurhpinfo@googlegroups.com>; Tom Butt <tom.butt@intres.com>; gavin.newsom@gov.ca.gov Subject: Fw:...

In 1948, my grandfather Harry King (1886-1971) purchased a Willis CJ-2A Jeep, and it has now been in the family for 76 years, still being used by the fifth generation. Following is the saga as told by my brother, Jack Butt: Chapter 1 This weekend I spend some time...

Court calls Richmond refinery tax ballot language misleading and partisan Soren Hemmila Aug 12, 2024 — 3 min read Groups gather for a rally at Civic Center Plaza before the Richmond City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Photos/ Soren Hemmila A Contra Costa...

City announces $550 million settlement with Chevron, withdrawal of oil refinery tax ballot measure Soren Hemmila Aug 13, 2024 — 4 min read Groups gather for a rally at Civic Center Plaza before the Richmond City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Photo/ Soren...

In The RPA Facebook page, Everybody’s Richmond California, Urban Tilth Executive Director and Board Member Doria Robinson shared the news of an FPPC advice letter that appeared to exonerate her from a conflict of interest involving the Transformative Communities...

From: David Lewis <dlewis@savesfbay.org> Subject: Please help us launch our public search for Save The Bay Board Directors Date: August 12, 2024 at 11:09:33 AM PDT I hope you’ll help us spread the word about a new public search for directors to join Save The...

I am hosting a fundraiser for Richmond Promise at my home Saturday, August 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 235 E Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA 94801. Food and refreshments will be provided. Richmond Promise is the scholarship program that since 2016 has awarded over $21...

Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, August 16, 12:30pm. Food For Thought Neil Zarchin A nonprofit that provides food to the families of 700 Richmond and San Pablo students during Christmas break, when...

https://www.themountainmessenger.org/article/after-68-years-bell-rings-again-atop-historic-sierra-city-school After 68 Years, Bell Rings Again Atop Historic Sierra City School Tom Butt July 31, 2024 The bell is lifted atop the Sierra City schoolhouse Two days of prep...

Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, August 9, 12:30pm. Major Updates in US Immigration Policy Josh Surowitz Immigration Lawyer and Club Member Josh Surowitz will share perspectives on the recent...

Over the last few years, it has been popular to criticize the VA (Veterans Administration) for not being responsive to the needs of veterans. I have found just the opposite to be true. Like many people my age, my hearing isn’t what it used to be. A couple of years...

From the Factory Bar: 4 Year Anniversary Party (August 10, 2024) Save these date(s)! Our 4th Year celebration is coming with a handful of fun events starting on Thursday, August 8th with our good friend Duane Patton playing live music in the bar proper. Friday August...

Rosie the Riveter Trust is recruiting a manger for the Rosie the Riveter Gift Shop in the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center. This could be your best gig yet! Here is the link! Retail Associate and National Park Liaison Preserving History Sharing Stories Inspiring Youth...

Two days of prep work culminated yesterday with a crane lift of the 700-lb. belfry and bell atop the historic Sierra City School (See The Bell Rings Again at Sierra City's Historic Old Schoolhouse, July 23. 2024). The construction crew consisted of Tom Butt, Andrew...

For months, no journalist would touch this story. Urban Tilth and Rich City Rides are both darlings of the Richmond progressives, serving youth, promoting biking, fighting Chevron, saving Point Molate (or maybe even saving the world), you name it. Yet, there was a...

Exciting news, Richmond community! We are just one week away from the City of Richmond's National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and celebration. National Night Out is all...

Kyra Worthy was appointed to the Personnel Board by the City Council on October 16, 2018. Two RPA members made and seconded the motion to appoint her, and the other Council members, including four RPA members, voted in favor. I voted no because I knew her reputation...

I am hosting a fundraiser for Richmond Promise at my home Saturday, August 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 235 E Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA 94801. Food and refreshments will be provided. Richmond Promise is the scholarship program that since 2016 has awarded over $21...

When I was in the process of designing the re-waterproofing system about a decade ago to mitigate widespread leaks at the Powell Street BART Station, I found that the existing leaks were exacerbated by the 350o F steam pipe that lies between the ceiling of the station...

On July 26, it is Miracle Mule and Lorin Rowan & Deep Blue Jam – starts at 5:30 PM.