Status Report on Progress in Preparing the Two-year Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2013-14 and 2014-15
Budget for Fiscal Years 2013-14 and 2014-15 Mayor and Members of the City Council: I have had several Councilmembers ask me about the current budget process, and “ominous signs of budget deficits” as reported in the West County Times. As a result, I would like to...
This is the weekly report for the week ending April 12th, 2013. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the Housing Authority agenda at 6:25 PM, and the regular, open City...
Chevron: Safety Oversights, Poor Record Keeping Contributed to Massive Richmond Refinery Blaze
Chevron: Safety oversights, poor record keeping contributed to massive Richmond refinery blaze By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 04/12/2013 12:49:33 PM PDT Updated: 04/12/2013 10:05:51 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge Firefighting crews continue to pour water...
Chevron Fire Report Shows Troubled History
Chevron fire report shows troubled history Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 10:55 pm, Friday, April 12, 2013 1A string of unheeded warning signs, missteps and lost opportunities spanned the decade leading up to last summer's disastrous fire at Chevron's Richmond refinery,...
Chevron Releases Investigation Report to Community – Transmittal from Nigel Hearne
Dear Madame Mayor and Council members, Today, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (CUSA) submitted a detailed Investigation Report to the Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) into the causes of the August 2012 incident at the Richmond Refinery. The report summarizes the investigation...
San Rafael Bridge Project Begins with Massive Delays
It appears that the long dreaded Interstate 580 Scofield Avenue and Western Drive Bridge Decks Replacement Project has started, and early reports indicate massive traffic jams that increase the normal 5-minute San Rafael bridge crossing time to nearly 30 minute, so if...
Catahoula Coffee 4th Annual Customer Appreciation Day
MCE Town Hall Meeting – Monday, April 22nd
We encourage you to consider attending a town hall meeting that will provide a presentation, discussion and Q&A about Richmond's new electricity options. The meeting will be hosted by the City of Richmond and the public power agency MCE. The meeting will take...
Banjo Master Bill Evans, Friday, April 12
Bill Evans - The Banjo In America Point Richmond Acoustic presents banjo maestro Bill Evans and his show, The Banjo In America on Friday, April 12, at 8pm at the First Methodist Church, 201 Martina Avenue in Point Richmond. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Mokai opens the...
RPD Responds to Recent Violence in Richmond – from Chief Magnus
Dear Council Members, City Manager, and Others: As you likely know, we have recently experienced an increase in shootings and related violence in our community. I wanted to make you aware of how we are addressing these challenges and welcome any questions or feedback...
Richmond Man Summitted Mt. Everest Six Times
Now a U.S. citizen, East Bay man has been to the mountaintop By Serena Valdez Oakland Tribune Posted: 04/09/2013 04:23:06 PM PDT Updated: 04/10/2013 06:35:03 AM PDT 1 of 13 Kami Sherpa talks about his life as a Sherpa guide in Nepal before the Naturalization Ceremony...
American Institute of Architects Offers Architect-Guided Tours of Riggers Loft and Rosie Visitor Center
Design Tour: Riggers Loft & Rosie the Riveter Visitors Center Saturday, April 13 10am-12:30pm, tour is followed by an optional no-host lunch at Assemble. Location: 1337 Canal Blvd Richmond, CA 94804 1.5 CES LUs Cost: $5 AIA members and Chapter Firm Employees; $10...
Contra Costa Voters Generally Optimistic but not Every Community Agrees
I attended a presentation on this yesterday at the Concord Crown Plaza. Contra Costa voters generally optimistic but not every community agrees By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 04/08/2013 12:01:00 AM PDT survey On the whole, Contra Costa voters are...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 5th, 2013
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 5th, 2013. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th. Enjoy the off-week. Public Meeting Concerning Richmond Bay Campus Long Range Development Plan...
Richmond Chevron Refinery: Federal Officials Say Regulatory Overhaul Needed in Wake of Blaze
Richmond Chevron refinery: Federal officials say regulatory overhaul needed in wake of blaze By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 04/05/2013 05:43:25 PM PDT Updated: 04/06/2013 06:08:51 AM PDT Related Document: U.S. Chemical Safety Board officials' comments on...
Last of Historic Lumber Schooner Class Boats will be Destroyed in Richmond Next Week
Last of historic lumber schooner class boats will be destroyed in Richmond next week By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 04/05/2013 08:47:41 PM PDT Updated: 04/05/2013 08:48:22 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge ***FILE PHOTO*** The steam boat Wapama will be moved...
Needed – 18 More People for Rosie the Riveter Trust Fundraiser Dinner
We have 18 seats left for the April 13 Fund Raiser Dinner and need to fill them. They are $150 each. Questions, contact Jane Bartke, 510.235.1315, omabartke@aol.com. Click here for Invitation and Reservation.
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour More than 50 stops listed for annual tour in East Bay Jessica Olthof, The Chronicle The Butts' garden features natives, such as this huge ceanothus shrub. Joe Eaton and Ron Sullivan April 2, 2013 Formal or wild, lush or xeric,...
An Ode to Castro County
Journalist by day and North and East Poet Laureate by night, Janis Mara was inspired to pen this pithy poem heralding Castro County. Perhaps she has ambitions to become the first poet laureate of Castro County and wishes to establish her bona fides before the...
Chevron Corporation Upgrades from “C” to “B”
Chevron Corporation Upgrades from “C” to “B” NEWS by Marilyn Langlois, April 1, 2013 – TRANSCEND Media Service Richmond, California Refinery to Be Worker-Owned and Operated Chevron CEO John Watson announced today that Chevron Corporation, a major oil company under...