Community Police Review Commission Investigative Officer Jerry Threets, one of the four Charter appointees of the City Council, resigned after revealing numerous concerns, including unethical and illegal acts by some CPRC Commissioners. At last Wednesday’s meeting,...

Click on Doria Robinson FPPC Complaint for the 53-page compilation of evidence regarding Doria Robinson’s conflict of interest and failure to deal with it in accordance with California law. In a related matter, documents that recently came to light support previous...

Last weekend, we wrapped up the belfry project, thanks to the Andrew Butt and Robert Ciudad-Real construction crew. We added siding to the base of the belfry and drilled a hole through the ceiling to drop the bell rope through – worked perfectly. While we were at it,...

Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, September 6, 12:30pm. Rep. John Garamendi Rep. John Garamendi will join us by Zoom to answer questions or concerns that can be addressed at the federal level. The...

Wrongful eviction suit against Richmond councilwoman adds to Rich City Rides dispute Councilmember’s romantic partner also named in lawsuit by his former business partner By Sierra Lopez | slopez@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group UPDATED: August 28, 2024 at...

Richmond’s Winehaven stars in a new novel by Dan Hanel, “Beneath the Tangled Vines’” the latest in his “In the Shadow of Diablo” series . Dan Hanel has been an educator for over 35 years - as an award winning science teacher when he was named the Distinguished High...

Lawsuit: Rich City Rides, Doria Robinson ‘coerced’ tenant to leave uninhabitable building Lawsuit filed by former business partner of Najari Smith accuses Smith, Urban Tilth Exec. Dir. Doria Robinson, a Richmond councilmember, and others of “harassment and...

The West County Democratic Club, which claims to represent over 80,000 Democrats, undertakes an endorsement process for every election that affects West County. The club has some arcane rules, including a requirement that endorsees have to have been a registered...

YOU ARE INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CITY LEARN WHAT WHY SHAWN DUNNING IS RUNING FOR CITY COUNCIL WHAT HIS PLANS ARE TO IMPROVE OUR CITY While enjoying a snack and drink with us on -- SUNDAY AUG. 25TH 4 TO 6 PM 68 WATERLINE PLACE PARKING IS LIMITED - PLEASE WALK IF...

Tom -- This is a quick reminder about our big field launch in Richmond happening this weekend! We’re just days away, and your participation will be key to our success. Here are the details: Dates: Saturday, August 24th, and Sunday, August 25th Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30...

As part of the fallout from Najari Smith’s false claim that the Rich City Rides shop was burglarized and that a co-owner of Rich City Rides Cooperative, Inc, Roshni Felonte (Taye) McGee was involved, a lawsuit has been filed by McGee that names not only Defendant...

Yesterday, Mayor Eduardo Martinez’ recent chief of staff and stalwart RPA member Shiva Mishek, now campaign manager for Jovanka Beckles, posted on Facebook her description of an alleged assault on a canvasser for Jovanka Beckles at a Richmond residence. She followed...

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:...

If you missed it, Chapter 1 and 2 is at If This Jeep Could Talk, August 13, 2024. My brother, Jack, continues the Jeep Saga. Chapter 3 Picking up where I left off in Chapter 2, I took the Jeep in the summer of 1971 back to U.Va. with me for my senior year, ensconced...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...