I was curious why a Southern California company would pick up and move to Richmond, so I called John Roulac. This is what he told me: Nutiva needed a much larger facility and wanted to be near the port of Oakland because all their raw materials are imported. The...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending June 8th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council is a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th beginning at 5:30 PM with the single agenda item to review and discuss the...

Urban Tilth’s Dora Robinson took on Corky Booze on Fox News over the proposed Richmond soda tax. Who won? You be the judge. To see the clip, click on http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3614974247926 or Urban Tilth's Doria Robinson on FOX News Discussing Soda TAX in R...

Saturday at 2 pm at the Whittlesey Room for this sure-to-be interesting event! Richmond Friends of the Public Library ANNUAL MEETING Saturday June 9th in the Whittlesey Room of the main Richmond Library 325 Civic Center Plaza Business Meeting at 1:30 p.m. for members...

Hear Jeff Ritterman and Corky Booze debate the soda tax on National Public Radio! http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june12/sodatax_06-07.html Transcript JUDY WOODRUFF: Now: the campaign against sodas and sugary drinks in the name of public health, the most...

I believe that both the City Council and City staff are now aligned and committed to make the Port Operations and Security Center implementation coincide and co-locate with a rehabilitated Riggers Loft. For additional background, see The Riggers Loft is the Clear...

Richmond neighbors nurture tree-planting effort By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/06/2012 05:54:22 PM PDT Updated: 06/06/2012 05:54:22 PM PDT An effort by residents to plant more trees in the North and East neighborhoods of Richmond is branching out with...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is: … an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information...

Richmond was just approved by the MEA (Marin Energy Authority) Board subject to the conditions in the MEA staff report (available at http://www.marinenergyauthority.com/PDF/6.7.12_Board_Packet.pdf) The second reading of the MEA ordinance will be agendized for June 19,...

Marin Energy Authority considers including city of Richmond By Richard Halstead Marin Independent Journal Posted: 06/03/2012 05:00:00 PM PDT Related MEA May 31: Editorial: It should be easier for consumers to compare power rates May 28: Marin Energy Authority says...

In Baltimore, the gods will not save you — but the trees will By Rachel Nuwer Thanks to The Wire, who can resist conjuring images of ghetto projects and rampant crime when thinking of the fine city of Baltimore? Indeed, Baltimore’s crime à la HBO is out of control....

See http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/04/once-bankrupt-school-district-now-debt-free/, including a nice video.

Back to Article Tax a cola, prevent a heart attack Jeff Ritterman Friday, June 1, 2012 Sugar-sweetened beverages have been shown to cause heart attacks, diabetes, weight gain, stroke and some cancers. A man who drinks one can of sugary soda a day has a 20 percent...

Plan to Tax Soda Gets a Mixed Reception Michael Short for The New York Times Fitness class at a community center in Richmond, Calif., a city with high rates of poverty and obesity. By PATRICIA LEIGH BROWN Published: June 2, 2012 RICHMOND, Calif. — The California good...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the two weeks ending June 1st, 2012. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the Richmond City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5th beginning with the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. Note that there is no Closed...

Introduction A choice between the former Terminal 3 Control Tower (1411 Harbour Way South) and the Riggers Loft as a the location for a Operations and Security Center comes before the City Council on June 5. With the additional information requested by City Council...

Point Richmond Music presents 5 Free outdoor concerts starting Friday, June 8 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Point Richmond Music’s Summer Concert Season Kicks Off Friday 6/8 Please mark your calendars for the kick-off to Point...

Lyanne Melendez RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- The phrase "debt-free" has a wonderful ring to it. After making loan payments to the state for 21 years, the West Contra Costa Unified School District is now paid in full. Back in 1991, it was the first district in California...

Chris Treadway: Telethon will benefit Richmond Art Center By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/30/2012 11:50:49 AM PDT Updated: 05/31/2012 09:36:29 AM PDT Telethon fundraisers used to be a staple of public television stations and Jerry Lewis. A local...

For those interested in a Richmond ferry terminal, this is an important step, and you are encouraged to attend. Having trouble viewing this email? Click here PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING NOTICE PROPOSED RICHMOND FERRY TERMINAL AND SERVICE The San Francisco Bay Area Water...