Richmond Approves Plan for Future of Bicycles
Richmond approves plan for future of bicycles By Hannah Dreier Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/06/2011 01:00:00 AM PDT Updated: 11/07/2011 12:10:20 PM PST Getting around Richmond on two wheels will be easier and safer if the city succeeds in its quest to revamp its bike...
Veteran’s Day and Red Oak Re-Launch
Getting in the Richmond Know
If you want to stay in touch with what’s happening in Richmond, there are a lot of easy ways, but they all take some degree if time and motivation by the user. I’m not aware that anyone or anything is available to act as filter to send you just the news in which you...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending November 4th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending November 4th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the Richmond City Council is on Tuesday, November 15th. Enjoy the week off. The Port of Richmond Welcomes Subaru This Monday, November 7th, at...
City Council Adopts Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Plan
City Council adopts Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian plan From left: Mike Hadley, Adrienne Harris, Bruce Byron and Tony Sustak ride home from Tuesday's City Council meeting. (photo by: Alexis Kenyon) By: Alexis Kenyon | November 3, 2011 – 2:14 pm After more than...
Welcome Genevieve Mary Butt
This is our fourth grandchild, Genevieve Mary Butt. Daniel, Sara and Ryland welcomed baby Gigi, born October 29. Below, Ryland bonds with his little sister.
(1) Chevron 3Q Profit More Than Doubles (2) Chevron Blames Richmond Regulations, Calls the County Inept, as Property Tax Hearing Opens
Chevron 3Q profit more than doubles By CHRIS KAHN AP Energy Writer Posted: 10/28/2011 05:53:49 AM PDT Updated: 10/28/2011 01:24:42 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge In this Oct. 27, 2011 photo, the signs for two Chevron gas stations... ((AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)) Chevron...
Letters From Funders of ONC
The following letters were provided from three organizations that are collaborators and funders of the Office of Neighborhood safety. Click on The California Endowment, The California Wellness Foundation and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency
Evite Invitation: Road Not Taken – Celebrate Betty Soskin’s 90th
Betty Reid-Soskin is celebrating her 90th Birthday by giving back to her community. You can learn more about Betty's amazing life by reading her blog. Join us as she leads us through her "Road Not Taken". Doors open 7:00 pm Performance 7:30 pm Wine & Cheese...
Richmond City Manager Declares City Hall Violence Debacle Resolved
Richmond city manager declares City Hall violence debacle resolved By Karl Fischer and Hannah Dreier Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/27/2011 08:30:44 PM PDT Updated: 10/27/2011 08:47:02 PM PDT It was a failure to work together that led to last week's embarrassing row...
Hearing Opens Monday on Chevron’s $58 million Property Tax Appeal
October 26, 2011 05:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Chevron Announces 3.8 Percent Increase in Quarterly Dividend SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-one cents ($0.81)...
Arbor Day in Richmond
Please see the attached flyer regarding upcoming Arbor Day this Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 34th Street & Esmond Avenue.
City Manager on ONS Incident
The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) has been getting a lot of press since the fight incident of October 14. The information below from the city manager and an article in Richmond Confidential may be helpful in providing a somewhat different perspective from that...
More Insight Into the Richmond Office of Neighborhood Safety
From HealthyCal.org: ONS changes lives of Richmond youth Published: October 10, 2011 ONS Staff and Fellows at the Richmond Civic Center. (L-R) Kevin Muccular, Rasheed Shepherd, DeVone Boggan, Shawn Morris, Sam Vaughn By Callie Shanafelt Eighteen months ago a black...
CEQA 101 and New BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines
CEQA 101 and New BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines Chevron Revised Renewal Project EIR Join Us for an Educational Session: October 19, 2011 6 pm to 8 pm City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza This workshop will cover the basic concepts and methods used to evaluate a...
Sonnen Systems Solar Opens North American Headquarters in Richmond
Sonnen Systems Solar Opens North American Headquarters in Richmond sonnen_systems expands its operations in North America Richmond, CA - sonnen_systems, a global manufacturer of dual-axis tracking systems, is expanding its operations in North America. Customers in the...
Point Richmond Acoustic Season Starts Tonight
This Friday, October 14, 8 pm (doors open 7:30) SAVE THE DATE: 11/11/11 Katie Dahl and Claudia Russell These two talented songwriting friends share a special evening. Minnesota native Katie Dahl writes songs from a simpler time and place with a honey alto voice and...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending October 14th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending October 14th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, October 18th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, and with the regular meeting agenda due to...
Residents Told to Expect Flaring as Chevron Refinery Begins Maintenance
Residents told to expect flaring as Chevron refinery begins maintenance Chevron's Richmond refinery began maintenance this week that will last a month and a half and bring in 1,650 additional contractors. (Photo by Rachel Waldholz) By: Rachel Waldholz | October 6,...
Rough Road Ahead: Richmond’s Pavement Program to Suffer Budget Cuts
Rough road ahead: Richmond’s pavement program to suffer budget cuts The street segment of Barrett Avenue crossing Seventh Street has a Pavement Condition Index of 24 out of 100, which is "failed" according to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. (Photo by...