For some nine months, the future of the Craneway has been the subject of intense interest and passionate opinions by the Richmond public, and rightly so because it is owned by the City of Richmond and the subject of a public trust easement that limits its uses. The...

President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Democratic County Central Committee Gabriel Quinto (the only one I support – the rest are ultraradical progressives). Cesar Zepeda has shown some intelligence on the City Council – he voted against the Gaza...

The Craneway is unique, in that we, the residents of Richmond actually own it. Our elected officials and City management staff have the responsibility to see that it is being used in a way that benefits the community. When Eddie Orton purchased the Ford Building from...

Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion Linda Hemmila Feb 26, 2024 — 5 min read Equipment and materials visible in Richmond's Craneway Pavilion have community members debating pickleball once again. Photos/ Linda Hemmila. The sight of...

RICHMOND ELECTION REFORM ACT Efforts are under way to gather signatures to place on the November ballot an initiative which would amend the way we elect our Mayor and City Councilmembers. As it stands now, we can elect the Mayor or a member of the Council with...

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in government services, special districts and land use policy in Contra Costa County. Typically, the alternate moves up to the primary position when the primary retires. The deadline is 2/29/24. To date LAFCO has...

East Brother Light Station was featured on Spectrum Cable in a video version of the LA Times story! Check it out at...

See “Urban Tilth and Rich City Rides and a Tangled Web of Murky Nonprofits” (Click on www.tombutt.com/pdf/urban tilth web of nonprofits.pdf). The alleged burglary of Rich City Rides bike shop at 1500 Macdonald in Richmond sometime before January 13, 2024, ripped the...

THURSDAY, MARCH 21st Rosie Che Riveter Day! Gather your teams. offices. schoolmates. friends and family to celebrate Rosie the Riveter Day by dressing up in your Rosie gear! Post photos. tag Rosie the Riveter Trust. and one lucky winner will win $50 to our gift shop!...

There are a lot of moving parts at play politically involving Point Potrero Marine Terminal (PPMT), historically known as “Shipyard 3,”mostly driven by an obsession of certain City Council members who are convinced the future of the Port of Richmond is to serve as a...

I urge you to vote for Jesse Arreguin for State Senate. See Editorial below: Editorial: Arreguín best suited to replace Skinner in state Senate He is smart, articulate, well-informed, progressive and willing to pragmatically bridge treacherous political divides (Photo...

Dear Friend of the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase, I’m writing to let you know about upcoming events for HOA/Condo/apartment dwellers; those of you interested in sharing native seeds and plants; provide details about the free...

**For Immediate Release** Contact: Sarah Pritchard Executive Director Rosie the Riveter Trust sarah@rosietheriveter.org 503.961.0820 --- **Rosie the Riveter to Receive Congressional Gold Medal in Historic Ceremony** **RICHMOND, CA. - Feb 2, 2024** — A Congressional...

Both Urban Tilth and Rich City Rides are recipients of millions of dollars in grants from the California Strategic Growth Council administered by the City of Richmond. $7.0 million was designated for Urban Tilth and $3.7 million for Rich City Rides. Urban Tilth is a...

BY CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS STAFF WRITER JAN. 11, 2024 3 AM PT You might be reluctant to stay at a $475-a-night inn that warns of flashing lights and foghorns throughout the night, or bans one-night guests from bathing, or requires that you be ready to climb a ladder...

It was exactly one year ago today that I termed out as mayor of Richmond. My last City Council meeting was January 10, 2023, which was called solely to certify the 2022 election. I did not attend the swearing-in ceremony in the evening of the 10th. I have neither...

July 18 -- Bear Lakes and Round Lake Loop trails in Lakes Basin Bear Lake I continued to work almost full time as an architect at the firm I founded 50years ago, Interactive Resources. Most of the projects I work on now involve building envelope components (roofs,...

It is now almost one year since I termed out as mayor of Richmond, concluding a 28-year run of public service that included serving as a City Council member, mayor, and representing Richmond on numerous regional and statewide organizations, many of which I chaired....