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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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