California State Lands Commission Continues to Advise Craneway Pickleball Not Consistent With the Public Trust
What the City is doing to enforce the lease provisions relating to use of the Craneway remains somewhat of a black hole. The second of two advice letters from the State Lands Commission states, “Our stance remains unchanged.” Meanwhile, pickleball continues unabated...
Looking for Sustainability Heroes
I was a recipient of this award last year (Sustainability Award, September 20, 2023), and this year’s nominees are being sought. If you know someone, please nominate them. Sustainability Award Nominations - Deadline June 30! Do you know an individual, nonprofit,...
Next Rotary Meeting, Friday, May 17, 2024 | The Legal Basis for the U.S. to Defend Taiwan VISITORS WELCOME
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, May 17, 12:30pm. The Legal Basis for the U.S. to Defend Taiwan The Indo-Pacific Region has been called by US global security strategy the “world’s center of...
Next Rotary Meeting Friday, May 10 | Community Villages – VISITORS WELCOME
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, May 10, 12:30pm. Community Villages Tanya Jacobs Community Villages was established in 2019 with the interest to aid human suffering and oppression by addressing...
Point Molate Continues to be a Money Pit for the City and a Huge Bonus for the City Attorney
On May 7, 2024, the City Council will, “ADOPT a Resolution setting aside City Council Resolution No. 97-20 and Ordinance Nos. 22-20 and 23-20 for the Point Molate Mixed Use Development Project in compliance with the Writ of Mandate issued in North Coast Rivers...
Sacramento Legislative Update
November 2024 could be a watershed moment in Richmond politics, offering an opportunity to finally end the RPA domination of the City Council. Credible challengers to incumbents for all three open Richmond City Council district seats have announced their intent to...
Next Rotary Meeting Friday, May 3, 2024 | Salesian College Preparatory – Getting to Know the School and its Principal — VISITORS WELCOME
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, May 3, 12:30pm. Salesian College Preparatory Kenneth Farr II, Principal Kenneth Farr II (c/o ’10) will join the Richmond Rotary Club and present about Salesian...
Richmondside
richmondside.org Learn more | Take our survey Dear Tom, Hi, Kari here. I am honored to introduce myself as the new Editor-in-Chief of Richmondside. As a Bay Area resident for most of my life, and an East Bay reporter and editor for 13 years, I am deeply committed to...
Next Rotary Meeting Friday, April 26, 2024 | New Age for the Richmond Museum Association — Guests WELCOME
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, April 26, 12:30pm. A New Age for the Richmond Museum Association Evelyn Santos On this 70th year of operation, the Richmond Museum Association embarks on a new...
Nice Article on East Brother from a German Publication (English Translation)””
And the foghorn greets us daily "East Brother" is nothing more than a tiny rock surrounded by waves, pelicans and passing ships. But the B&B in the Victorian lighthouse has probably the most magnificent view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline. Dre looks like...
And Then There Was Arkansas
We just wrapped up a week’s visit to Arkansas. Saw a lot of friends and family, floated the Buffalo River and sorted through the family archives. Among other things, I found all the letters my dad wrote to my mother during WWII, and my grandfather’s Carrie Nation...
Final Feast: Join the Epic Finale of Our Last 15th Food & Wine” Seize the moment” from Culinary Academy’s Contra Costa College””””
The Contra Costa College Culinary Academy's 15th Food and Wine Experience is this Sunday, April 21st from 11 am to 2:30 pm. It is a fun event that supports the top Culinary students to study abroad in Italy for 2 weeks. This will be the final Food & Wine as Chef...
Rosie the Riveter Feted in Washington DC
Last week, Shirley and I joined four other board members of Rosie the Riveter Trust to attend presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveters (collectively). Rosies are loosely defined as women who did any kind of work to directly support the war...
Next Rotary Meeting Friday, April 19, 2024 | Telling stories with Quilts – VISITORS WELCOME
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, April 19th at 12:30pm. Telling stories with Quilts Ora Clay Ora uses quilts to tell a story by using photos, sayings, and events from her cultural background....
Craneway Out of Compliance With ABC Permit?
The saga of the Craneway is strange indeed. After a highly touted and well-attended grand opening on March 23-24, there has been little sign of life at the Craneway, despite Darlene Vendegna declaring, “thousands of Richmond residents are thrilled to have this...
For immediate release -POINT MOLATE PLANS REVEALED
Next Rotary Meeting Friday, April 5, 2024 | Crime prevention and unhoused interventions VISITORS WELCOME
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, April 5, 12:30pm. Crime prevention and unhoused interventions Michelle Milam Learn about the Richmond Police Department crime prevention program, and the work...
GO, GO, GO ANYWHERE in Richmond TOMORROW!
Richmond TOMORROW! Headed to work, school, or shopping in Richmond? You always have a way to get there. In case you missed it, check out the changes we’re rolling out starting tomorrow: Expanded service zone. No more limits to where you can go — you’ll be able to ride...
Protect the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike/walk path
Tom, don’t let MTC take away our pathway Join the Monthly Giving Circle to become a part of the ongoing movement for better biking! Dear Tom, Two weeks ago we were extremely disappointed and surprised to hear that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is...
March 29 — National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families and is part of a national effort to recognize the men and women who were denied a proper welcome upon returning home more than 50 years ago. On this day in 1973, the last combat...