CBE-Chevron Settlement
CBE and Chevron have reached a settlement regarding the Chevron modernization project approved by the City in July 2014. This settlement is another step towards resolving outstanding issues relating to the modernization project. In the settlement agreement, CBE has...
New Richmond App for your Smartphone
To download the Free City of Richmond smartphone app to your Android phone, Apple iphone or ipad, open the Apple App Store for your IOS devise or the Google Play Store for Android smartphones. Enter Richmond California to search for the app. It will have the City's...
Kamikaze Pelicans – New Video
From Michael Bukay: New video about the herring run currently happening in the San Francisco Bay at Richmond: http://youtu.be/IRB9IVDM7Ns?list=UU_vg98d0dkWGUjroSxFuf9w Michael Bukay & Associates Phone: 510-508-6629 Training Video Benefits & Examples Industrial...
For Richmond to Host the Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr. During Black History / For Richmond
I was asked by Chevron-funded 4Richmond to publicize a visit by Willie Brown to Richmond hosted by 4Richmond to celebrate Black History Month. We will be honoring a number of African-American Richmond residents at our next City Council meeting to recognize Black...
State of the City 2015
Click on State of the City 2015 for a copy of the presentation I made at last night’s City Council meeting. Want to receive TOM BUTT E-FORUM and other action alerts on Richmond political and community issues delivered to your email address? Email your name and email...
Jesse Jackson Speaks at Richmond Church
http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_27392336/jesse-jackson-speaks-at-richmond-church Jesse Jackson speaks at Richmond church By Jennifer BairesCorrespondent Posted: 01/25/2015 06:04:07 PM PST | Updated: 70 min. ago Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson...
This is Robert Rogers Last Dispatch as a Contra Costa Times Journalist. Monday, He Goes to Work for John Gioia
http://www.mercurynews.com/my-town/ci_27388704/eye-east-bay-richmonds-rattlesnake-plays-second-fiddle Eye on the East Bay: Richmond's rattlesnake plays second fiddle to Newsom Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/25/2015 12:00:00 AM PST Relegated to second fiddle: Hours...
UC Berkeley Proposes a Global Educational Hub – in its Own Backyard @insidehighered
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/01/22/uc-berkeley-proposes-global-educational-hub-its-own-backyard Want to advertise? Click here The site for the planned Berkeley Global Campus at Richmond Bay. Courtesy of the University of California at Berkeley. A Global...
Ryse Youth Center a Safe Haven for Richmond Artists, Activists – San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/Ryse-Youth-Center-a-safe-haven-for-Richmond-6031210.php#/0 Ryse Youth Center a safe haven for Richmond artists, activists By Mary Ellen Hunt January 21, 2015 Updated: January 21, 2015 5:49pm Paul Chinn/The Chronicle...
Plan in Works to Add Third Eastbound Lane and Bike Path on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
The article copied below from Richmond Standard describes a project recently in the news that would add a third east-bound vehicle lane to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge as well as a bike lane crossing the bridge on the uper deck with the existing two west-bound...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending January 23rd, 2015
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending January 23rd, 2015. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting will be the on Tuesday, January 27th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM and followed by a Special City Council...
January 27, 2015, Special Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, January 27, 2015, Special Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx I will be presenting the Annual State of the City address.
One Step Closer to Hacienda Relocation
Under the leadership of Ophelia B. Basgal, HUD Region IX Regional Administrator, the HUD San Francisco Field Office submitted their review of the Tenant Protection Vouchers application to HUD Headquarters on the evening of January 22, a full day ahead of their...
Mayors to File Brief in Support of Obama On Immigration Actions
Mayors To File Brief In Support Of Obama On Immigration Actions WASHINGTON -- A group of mayors led by New York's Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles' Eric Garcetti are coming to the defense of President Barack Obama on immigration. Twenty-eight mayors have signed on to...
MCE, Which Serves Richmond, is in the News
http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_27339239/marin-clean-energy-beating-pg-e-price Marin Clean Energy beating PG&E on price By Richard Halstead Posted: 01/16/2015 08:47:46 PM PST3 Marin Clean Energy's prices for electricity remain lower than Pacific Gas and...
Public Meeting at 6 PM on Jan. 28 – Federal Report Criticizes Chevron and Regulatory Framework as Contributors to 2012 Fire
http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_27374985/federal-report-criticizes-chevron-and-regulatory-framework-contributors Federal report criticizes Chevron and regulatory framework as contributors to 2012 fire By Robert Rogers rrogers@bayareanewsgroup.com...
The Sylvia Herold Ensemble with Julian Smedley – Violin
Tickets are NOW ON SALE HERE ... View this email in your browser TODAY is your LAST CHANCE to SAVE $5 on tickets to The Sylvia Herold Ensemble with Julian Smedley — violin SAVE on tickets for FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 7:30 pm The Point Richmond United Methodist Church, 201...
Richmond Residents Look to “Fresh Start” with New Mayor / Richmond Pulse
Richmond Residents Look to ‘Fresh Start’ With New Mayor By admin On January 17, 2015 · Leave a Comment http://richmondpulse.org/richmond-residents-look-to-fresh-start-with-new-mayor/ News Report, Malcolm Marshall | Photos by David Meza It was all smiles in a packed...
Eye on the East Bay: End of a Short but Colorful Era in Richmond
http://www.contracostatimes.com/contra-costa-times/ci_27337922/eye-east-bay-end-short-but-colorful-era Eye on the East Bay: End of a short but colorful era in Richmond Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/18/2015 12:00:00 AM PST0 Comments End of an era: With a few subdued...
How a Police Force Bettered Its Relationship with Residents – NBC News.com
Nice coverage of Richmond and Chief Magnus on NBC Evening News. http://www.nbcnews.com/watch/nightly-news/how-a-police-force-bettered-its-relationship-with-residents-386015299800