Richmond Incubator near Future UC Research Site Targets Growing Companies
Jul 18, 2014, 2:55pm PDT Updated: Jul 18, 2014, 4:59pm PDT Richmond incubator near future UC research site targets growing companies Enlarge Photo At full capacity, TopLine incubator in Richmond could hold 10 to 15 companies with 25 to 40 employees each. Adam...
Chevron Modernization Hearings Begin on July 22, 2014
City Council action on Chevron’s appeal of the Planning Commission approval of the Chevron Modernization Project begins with a public hearing on July 22 and possible action on July 29. Click Here for the Staff Report and all supporting documents. Staff is recommending...
Richmond Council Tackles Free Speech Rights to Tamp Down Unruly Public
Richmond council tackles free speech rights to tamp down unruly public By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/16/2014 06:36:59 AM PDT0 Comments | Updated: 54 min. ago RICHMOND -- The Richmond City Council took on the U.S. Constitution on Tuesday, directing its...
‘Dysfunctional’ Richmond City Council Meetings Reach Crisis Point
Posted: 7:14 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 'Dysfunctional' Richmond City Council meetings reach crisis point For video see http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/dysfunctional-richmond-city-council-meetings-reach/ngggk/. Richmond City Council By Jana Katsuyama KTVU.com...
Available Richmond Warehouse and Manufacturing Space Tightens Significantly, Commercial and Office Not Far Behind
See www.tombutt.com/pdf/The Richmond Review Q2 2014.pdf.
Richmond Council Set to Weigh Competing Proposal for Chevron Modernization Project
Richmond council set to weigh competing proposals for Chevron modernization project By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/14/2014 02:25:58 PM PDT0 Comments | Updated: about a minute ago RICHMOND -- Chevron Corp.'s quest to begin construction on a $1 billion...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending July 11th, 2014
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending July 11th, 2014. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15th, 2014, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular Council...
July 15, 2014, Regular City Council Agenda/Packet
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, July 15, 2014, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx
What’s Next For The Chevron Modernization Permit?
On July 10, the Richmond Planning Commission certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the refinery modernization project, adding a number of conditions to those recommended by staff. Theoretically, Chevron...
Not Too Late to Volunteer at East Brother Lighthouse Tomorrow
It’ summertime on Richmond’s most famous island, and that means paint up, fix up and gardening, all done by volunteers. It’s not too late to plan to join us tomorrow, Saturday July 12. Just email volunteer@ebls.org to let us know you are coming, but also sign up for...
Pacific Cup: Off to a Slow Start from Richmond
Pacific Cup: Off to a Slow Start Published on July 10, 2014 | by Assoc. Editor Sheahan Point Richmond, CA (July 10, 2014) – As the fourth start day of the Pacific Cup race dawned, California coastal conditions presented a low wind challenge. Today’s starters will...
KTVU and Mike Aldax Owe Beckles a Public Apology
News media, including KVTU and Richmond Standard, including its sponsor, Chevron, should be ashamed for their coverage of Jovonka Beckles, who has been taunted, tormented, stalked and harrassed by a handfull of homophobic yahoos for months. In the latest episode, a...
Special Planning Commission Meeting Chevron Refinery Modernization Project
The Planning Commission of the City of Richmond will reconvene today, Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. to continue their hearing to consider certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and request for a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Permit for...
KQED – San Francisco Weighs Joining Richmond to Help ‘Underwater’ Homeowners
San Francisco Weighs Joining Richmond to Help ‘Underwater’ Homeowners Isabel Angell | July 10, 2014 Richmond is attempting to use eminent domain to help ‘underwater’ mortgage holders. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors say...
Media Coverage of Planning Commission Hearing on Chevron Modernization
Posted: 12:39 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 Debate over Chevron refinery expansion in Richmond heats up Associated Press Chevron Refinery By Heather Holmes KTVU.com RICHMOND, Calif. — The battle over Chevron's plans for a $1 billion expansion of its Richmond refinery...
Friday, July 11, 5:30 to 7:45 PM: Point Richmond Music’s DANCING IN THE STREET! with Larry Vann & Steep Ravine – FREE!
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Washington School Garden Community Volunteer Days this Summer?
Kelli from Washington School's Garden program is hosting a series of Community Volunteer days at the garden to help maintain and improve it over the summer I wonder if you would be so kind as to consider sending out an announcement for us on your list-serve. We'd love...
Richmond: Ramsey Pulls out of Mayoral Race
Richmond: Ramsey pulls out of mayoral race By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/08/2014 12:17:59 PM PDT0 Comments | Updated: 16 min. ago RICHMOND -- Longtime West Contra Costa school board trustee Charles Ramsey announced in an email to supporters Monday...
In Chevron Fire’s Wake, Dissension Plagues Oversight Agency
In Chevron fire's wake, dissension plagues oversight agency Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 10:56 pm, Monday, July 7, 2014 Rafael Moure-Eraso, head of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, has clashed with board members over an overhaul of oil refinery inspections. Photo: Noah...
Richmond Homeowner Energy Efficiency Workshop – Get Up to $4,500 in Rebates and Financing Options
* * * * * * * Richmond Homeowner Energy Efficiency Workshop Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Chambers 440 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804 Richmond homeowners enrolled in MCE Clean Energy are eligible for up $4,500 in rebates...