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...

This is one of the many events I attended and participated in on a very busy Memorial Day weekend. WWII Ship Gets Blue Star from El Cerrito Garden Club Lacking the required garden for a Blue Star Marker, the El Cerrito Garden Club created one in pots. The marker...

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here WEST COUNTY SUPPORTS SENATOR LONI HANCOCK PLEASE JOIN Congressman George Miller Hon. Janet Abelson, Hon. Maria Alegria, Hon. Irma Anderson Barbara Becnel, Hon. Tom Butt , Mila & Colin Coffey Hon. Myrna & Manuel de...

Jeff Ritterman is spearheading the effort to campaign successfully for the Richmond Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax and is looking for campaign donations. I hope you can help. For The Sake of Our Kids, Help Us Beat Big Soda This November, the voters of Richmond,...

Federal government rejects Scotts Valley Indian casino in North Richmond By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/25/2012 12:50:38 PM PDT Updated: 05/25/2012 08:57:10 PM PDT The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians lack significant historical connections to...

After Butt v. State of California forced the State of California to provide funding for the bankrupt Richmond Unified School District to complete the school year, the vindictive Wilson administration took revenge by turning the funding into a loan that has burdened...

The following article appeared in today’s East Bay Express. I have to say that over the last few days, the Port staff has been much more reasonable and receptive of the Riggers Loft alternative. I regret that we were not at this place a month ago when the alternative...

The City of Richmond will be hosting a sign-up workshop on Thursday, May 24th from 6:30-8:00 PM for the Richmond Recovery Rebate (R³) and Energy Upgrade California programs. As you may know, these programs provide generous rebates to Richmond homeowners for...

Since George Lucas informed officials in Marin that he was no longer pursuing the Grady Ranch studio proposal and closed ranks, many cities and real estate professionals have been trying to attract Lucas Films to their sites. Rumors of discussions concerning sites in...

Contact: Tom Leatherman, Superintendent 510-232-5050 x. 6301 Tom_Leatherman@nps.gov Grand Opening Celebration Planned for Visitor Education Center at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park Newly restored historic building will be open to visitors 7...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending May 18th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 22nd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, and with the regular agenda starting at 6:30 PM. “Sell Big” Richmond...

CBS5 chose Richmond’s East Brother Island at sunset as the venue for the final episode of Eye on the Bay. I gave the crew a boat ride to the island and drank champagne with them at the final wrap. Recollections of the program’s seven-year run were given by Thuy Vu,...

The Federal government General Services Administration is offering to sell or give away a total of 20 lighthouses, mostly on the East Coast or the Great lakes. For more information, see https://extportal.pbs.gsa.gov/ResourceCenter/viewproperties.do?noticetype=4. The...

After covering the City Council vote with a story on May 17, the SF Chronicle rushed to editorialize against it this morning. Sugar lobby must have gotten to them. See these and other media coverage below. At this point, it’s in the hands of the voters. Vote no on...

West Contra Costa Unified School District Facts on Measure K June 5, 2012 Primary Election ABBREVIATED TEXT OF MEASURE As will appear on the ballot To provide local funding the State cannot take away, preserve quality education including: reading, writing, math,...

Soda tax will appear on Richmond ballot See http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news%2Flocal%2Feast_bay&id=8663471 for video. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 By John Alston RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- In Richmond on Tuesday night city leaders voted 5-2 to put a special...