SS Red Oak Victory   There are many good reasons the proposed relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory is a bad idea, and they have been discussed in detail in previous E-FORUMs. I want to elaborate on just two: laydown area and parking.   Currently, the pier...

The City of Richmond and the Port of Richmond are celebrating “one of California’s most historic and active seaports,” while at the same time planning to dismantle the Shipyard 3 Historic Engagement Area, part of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front...

The General Management Plan for Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, which was approved by the City of Richmond and adopted as part of the Richmond General Plan 2030, envisioned the southern tip of historic Shipyard 3 as an “Historic...

 Following publication in my E-FORUM of August 12, 2026 (FPPC Resolved Butt Complaint Against Doria Robinson with Stipulated Sum), the FPPC fine was covered by Richmonside, the Grandview Independent and posted on Facebook with 48 comments.   Many commenters...

    The City of Richmond has planned three days of activities in celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Richmond-Shimada Friendship. Shimada Mayor Someya will lead a 12-person delegation of Shimada officials to Richmond from August 18th through August...

We’re excited to keep the music going as PRM's 25th Anniversary Season continues on Friday, 8/14! Two bands, one unforgettable summer night – this Friday!     The celebration continues! Join us Friday, August 14, as Point Richmond Music’s 25th Anniversary...

Disneyland's Wandering Wranglers on Red Oak Victory!   One of Disneyland's most popular bands on Red Oak Victory! The Red Oak Victory Western Swing Dust Up Dance August 22 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dear Tom, We are excited to have one of Disneyland's most popular...

  After over two years, my FPPC complaint against Doria Robnson for incorrectly recusing herself from a vote in violation of the law has been resolved. Just yesterday, the FPPC published a proposed “Stipulation, Decision and Order” agreed to by Doria Robinsion...

Don't miss out on this fun event on the decks of Red Oak Victory!   Last Minute Warning! Last Chance to go to Red Oak Victory's Western Swing Pancake Breakfast Sunday, August 9 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dear Tom, It's coming down to the wire!  Aaron Burnham's...

The recent discussion about a proposed meeting with Congressman Garamendi to discuss a potential $4 million grant for repairs to the ROV caused me to begin thinking again about the proposed relocation and the future of Historic Shipyard 3. Any funding for the...

  THIS SATURDAY: Richmond Promise to Host 10 Year Anniversary Celebration presented by Wells Fargo Advisors on Saturday, August 8   RICHMOND, Calif. — Richmond Promise invites the community to celebrate a decade of establishing a college-graduating...

Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, August 7th, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 Rose Mukhar  Justice At Last Justice At Last is the only nonprofit law firm in the San...

k8sibley@gmail.com   Rumors have been floating around for some time that the City of Richmond is planning to dismantle and remove the Whirley Crane, now loated adjacent to the SS Red Oak Victory at historic Shipyard 3, which is a California historic landmark and...

This is the first of several E-FORUMs related to the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, the Red Oak Victory and The Whirley Crane. I am concerned that the City of Richmond, the Richmond Museum Association and others are not aware of the...

Hello community partners,   Richmond Promise warmly invites the community to our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors.   Richmond Promise's 10 year bash is taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at...

  This little guy, a Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum), carrying the bacterium Ehrlichia chaffeensis, has pretty much ruined my summer so far. I was in Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville)  in June for a family reunion, returning June 19. About a week...

Remembering Martin Andrew Butt 1947-1969 July 14, 2026 My younger brother by three years, Martin, joined the Marines and survived Vietnam in 1966-67 with a purple heart but suffered a fatal automobile accident less than two years after coming home. He would have...

Below is my response to a critical Marin County Civil Grand Jury report on MCE, instigated by a series of articles in the Marin Independent Journal. I played the key role in bringing MCE to Richmond, the first expansion out of Marin County. I represented Richmond on...

Free Concert 6/12: Los Cenzontles + Miko Marks This Friday: 25th Anniversary Season Opener w/ Los Cenzontles & Miko Marks!       The wait is almost over! Don't miss the opening night of Point Richmond Music's 25th Anniversary Season this...

Next Club Meeting Dear Tom, Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club on Friday, June 12, 12:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The gate code is #8631 The Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County (Rainbow) This organization builds...