Publisher of West County Times to Consolidate
The Bay Area News Group (BANG), publisher of the West County Times announced that it will be consolidating eleven newspapers into just two starting in November. Subscribers to the West County Times will receive the “East Bay Tribune,” a combination of the Oakland...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending August 26th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending August 26th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th. I trust that everyone is continuing to enjoy their August meeting break. R3 - Richmond...
Corky Booze Campaign Debt Fundraiser September 8
Explosive Financial News From the WCCUSD – State Debt Can Be Retired Now!
Twenty years after the State of California unfairly saddled future generations of children in the WCCUSD with penalties for the sins of a former superintendent, the current school board, along with Superintendent Harter, has found a way to finally jettison what has...
Final Draft General Plan and FEIR
The final Draft General Plan and the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Richmond General Plan were released for public review on August 15, 2011 and are now available for public review. Learn more... The current schedule calls for Planning Commission...
Point Molate Litigation Phase Begins
On August 16, 2011, the City of Richmond seized the initiative to resolve lingering legal disputes with Upstream Point Molate, LLC. The City’s position is that the City has discharged its contractual obligations under the contract with Upstream and is ready to move...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending August 12th and 19th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the weeks ending August 12th and 19th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next scheduled Council meeting will be on Tuesday, September 13th. Carlson Boulevard Improvements Final grading of Carlson Boulevard is nearing...
Back to the Land?
Long-time Richmond resident and electrical contractor Clarence Van Hook and his wife Jeffrie own and live on the absolutely stunning and historical 220-acre Ribbs Ranch in the Capay Valley not too far from Cache Creek Casino and next door to Full Belly Farm on Cache...
Big Day for Richmond Build Tomorrow
Gavin Newsom to speak, Chevron to donate at Richmond green job training program By: By Robert Rogers and Tyler Orsburn | August 18, 2011 – 4:37 pm | RichmondBUILD graduation ceremony When: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Fri., Aug. 19 Where: 500 23rd Street Why: Announce...
2nd Annual Picnic in the Point 2011 – August 27th 12-6PM
Hello Families of Richmond and Washington Elementary School, The Point Richmond Business Association (PRBA) is teaming up with the three local community groups: Washington Elementary PTA and Dads' Club (WESDC), P.R.A.M. to present the 2nd Annual "Picnic in the Point"...
RPD Updates
The following came in while I was out of town: August 9, 2011 Dear City Council and Community Members: July was one of our most difficult months in a long time when it came to homicides in Richmond. Our hearts go out to the families of the individuals who lost their...
Richmond Confidential – North Richmond, where the City’s Boundaries End
Part 8: North Richmond, where the city’s boundaries end This map shows the curious political borders that isolate North Richmond. By: Robert Rogers | August 10, 2011 – 2:37 pm | Filed Under: A Journey Into North Richmond, Crime, Development, Economy, Featured, Front,...
Richmond Confidential – North and East Resident Gets Lawn Makeover From Neighbors
North and East resident gets lawn makeover from neighbors Volunteers of the North and East neighborhood patrol that helped clean an overrun yard. Sitting from left to right: Katherine Hanway, Ellen Seskin, Ziaoyan Ma, Virginia Harrison. Standing: Mike Gerhardt,...
Sign Up To Try Out Farm 2 Table!
Sign up for Farm 2 Table! Eat healthy. Try new fruits and vegetables. Support local farmers. Contribute to a produce box for a low-income family in Richmond. How it Works You pay $50 a month to receive two boxes of locally-produced fruit and vegetables and a recipe...
Lost Coast Life
There is nothing quite as evocative in California geography as the “The Lost Coast,” but we had never been there. With only a week squeezed out of an otherwise unusually busy August, this seemed like the place and time to go. The Lost Coast is a strip of northern...
Free Money for Energy Upgrades! August 16
Tuesday, August 16th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the El Cerrito City Hall 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530. R3 - Richmond Recovery solar Rebate program The City’s Environment Initiatives Division is proud to launch the new Richmond Recovery solar Rebate...
Outdoor Gear Postscripts
In response to “Richmond and Outdoor Gear - George Marks' 80th,” I received the following, including pointing out that I failed to recognize the party’s co-host, for which I apologize. Goody-Goody is located at 194 23rd St, Richmond, CA 94804. You should probably have...
Chris Treadway: Event Showcases Local Cuisine, Assists With Local Needs
Chris Treadway: Event showcases local cuisine, assists with local needs Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/05/2011 06:05:02 PM PDT Updated: 08/05/2011 09:49:18 PM PDT An event that uses an eye-catching Richmond shoreline setting to offer some of the best in local cuisine...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Two Weeks Ending August 5th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the two weeks ending August 5th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th. I trust that everyone has begun enjoying their August meeting break. City Receives...
Richmond Confidential – $1 Million Grant Hopes to Take a Bite out of Unhealthy Food
$1 million grant hopes to take a bite out of unhealthy food Beatriz Lopez, of Richmond, stocks shelves at El Campesino supermarket in Richmond. Lopez said finding fresh fruits and vegetables in Richmond is not hard, but people choose to visit places that don't serve...