North-shore Zoning Dispute Hits Crux at Planning Commission Hearing
North-shore zoning dispute hits crux at Planning Commission hearing Richmond's north shore will either stay an industrial area or be re-zoned as open space when the city's General Plan is finalized in the near future. By: Stacey Kennelly | October 7, 2011 – 3:27 pm...
In Richmond, Banks Conceal Ownership of Blighted Homes
In Richmond, Banks Conceal Ownership of Blighted Homes As a result, the city officials are having a hard time cleaning up blight. By William Harless, Richmond Confidential on September 7, 2011 - 1:08 p.m. PDT start the discussion William Harless, Richmond Confidential...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending October 7th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending October 7th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th. Enjoy the week off. City Offices Closed in Observance of Columbus Day The City offices...
Richmond Home Front Festival to Honor Extraordinary Workers
Click on Richmond Home Front Festival to honor extraordinary workers for more information. By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/06/2011 03:48:14 PM PDT Leave it to Betty Reid Soskin to come up with the perfect theme for this year's Home Front Festival by...
Anniversary Party & Fall Fest Tomorrow!
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Point Richmond Art Collective 2nd year Anniversary - Fall Fest Saturday October 8th Fall Fest! Join us on Park Place in Point Richmond for our 3rd Annual Fall Fest! Artists, Live Music, Food, Drinks, Games and a Pumpkin...
Recent Developments Cloud Richmond’s Marijuana Ordinance
"The California marijuana industry is not about providing medicine to the sick. It's a pervasive, for-profit industry that violates federal law," said Laura Duffy, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California. Shortly following the Richmond City Council’s...
3rd Annual Point Richmond Fall Festival Saturday October 8
City Manager’s Weekly Report for Two Weeks Ending September 30, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the two weeks ending September 30th, 2011. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM, followed by the Richmond Housing...
A World War II Preschool Rings Again with Children’s Shouts (from Richmond Confidential)
A World War II preschool rings again with children’s shouts By: William Harless, Photo Gallery: Wendi Jonassen | September 30, 2011 – 12:45 pm For photos, click here. A Mexican folk dance, an African-American gospel song, a restored World War II era school building,...
Richmond Chicken Ban Story Has Legs
Richmond bans the sale of live chickens photo by Thegreenj, courtesy of Wikipedia Commons By: Wendi Jonassen | September 29, 2011 – 1:00 pm The City Council voted Tuesday to prohibit the sale of live chickens at the Richmond’s Certified Farmer’s Market, igniting an...
City Council Cries Fowl
As the final item in a relatively short agenda last night, the Richmond City Council took up a rather meaty item – sale of live chickens for human consumption at the Richmond Farmers Market. For some time now, the San Francisco based LGBT Compassion has been on a...
How a Refinery Operates 101
East Bay Center Grand Opening Events
From: East Bay Center for Performing Arts [mailto:charlene.smith=eastbaycenter.org@mail2.us1.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of East Bay Center for Performing Arts Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 3:07 PM To: Butt, Tom Subject: Grand Opening Events Announcing the completion of...
Fun Fall Events Along the Bay Trail in Richmond
Richmond Bay Trail Network, It’s time to plan for September and October now that Labor Day weekend has become history. In doing so, you’ll be amazed by the cornucopia of fun and rewarding events offered along the Bay Trail in Richmond. Check out the Richmond Bay Trail...
North Richmond Shorline Festival
Different Shades of Green – City Council Fails to Pass Sustainable Medical Marijuana Ordinance
I got a couple of critical responses to my E-FORUM “Different Shades of Green - City council fails to pass sustainable medical marijuana ordinance.” I'm seriously disappointed in your moralistic and snarky attitude about medical marijuana. I have a personal interest...
Goodbye to Fred Jackson
A North Richmond tribute to the man, the ‘Fred Jackson Way’ (photo by Robert Rogers) By: Robert Rogers | September 16, 2011 – 8:28 am Other RichmondConfidential coverage of Fred Jackson Jackson dies, life remembered Jackson honored at North Richmond event Local...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Two Weeks Ending September 16th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the two weeks ending September 16th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, September 20th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM and with the regular meeting agenda...
“One Block at a Time” Wins Statewide Award
“One Block at a Time” wins statewide award Tim Higares spoke to the Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council last evening about the award and other work he's doing with the Code Enforcement Unit. (Photo by Robert Rogers) By: Lexi Pandell | September 13, 2011 – 7:00...
News From East Brother Lighthouse
On September 11, the San Francisco Chronicle featured East Brother Lighthouse as No. 1 of five lighthouse themed places to visit. See story below. The entire East Brother Island is kept shipshape by volunteers, and just yesterday, a crew of 20 volunteers from Chevron...