Almost no one appears to realize that the Round One proposal for Congressional redistricting would split Richmond in half between what is now Congressman George Miller’s 7th District and Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s 9th District. To see the actual maps, go to...

This short video is from Lana Husser of EarthTeam about a trial "duck ride" on June 15 that could become a feature of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoXedXCigYw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Come Downtown for Music on the Main! In This Issue Music on the Main Show us You Care Quick Links More About Us Our Sponsors Participate Greetings! Music on the Main Join us Wednesday, June 22, from 5:00 - 7:30pm as we...

Land Battle Stirs Richmond By DAVID FERRY Ramin Rahimian for The Wall Street Journal Dan Murray, above, stands in a 55-acre property near Richmond's northern shoreline that he hopes to sell to a developer. RICHMOND—A proposal to preserve a small stretch of shoreline...

East Brother, Richmond’s famed historic island lighthouse is a non-profit operation and depends on income from guests to pay for ongoing repair and maintenance. Although occupancy is up substantially from the 2008-2009 depths of the recession, more visitors are needed...

Urban Agriculture Takes Center Stage in West Contra Costa County Seedlings at Sunnyside Organic Seedlings, an example of the kind of small, organic business that organizers of the summit are hoping to promote. Photo by Erica Reder. Key Map by Erica Reder — published...

We still have few seats left. Every year we dine in a different WWII era venue. This year is Atchison Village Auditorium. Email Jane Bartke omabartke@aol.com for a last minute reservation.

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending June 10th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, June 21st. Enjoy the Tuesday night off. Subaru Start-Up at the Port of Richmond There has been a concern...

We are excited to introduce you to Groundwork Richmond, our Executive Director Will Osuna. Please be our guest at a reception on Wednesday June 29 5-7 pm at the Whittlesey Room June 29 next to the Richmond Library. We're looking forward to talking with all of you...

Doors open at 7:00pm, film at 7:30pm, Saturday June 25, 2011 at the NeXus, 1414 Harbour Way South, #1010. Suggested donation is $12 advance, $15 door. No one turned away for lack of funds. Call 650-207-3440 or go to VisionaryEdge.org for information and tickets. The...

Richmond one step closer to banning bags City Councilman Tom Butt, pictured at an urban agriculture last week. By: Robert Rogers | June 9, 2011 – 4:06 pm | Filed Under: Economy, Environment, Featured, Front, Government Richmond is ready to ban the bags, and it’s put a...

Rosie the Riveter Trust gets first executive director By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/10/2011 03:26:51 PM PDT Updated: 06/10/2011 03:26:54 PM PDT A little more than a decade after its creation, the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National...

See http://pointrichmondmusic.com/ for full details. Chris Treadway: Summertime means Point Richmond concert series Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/06/2011 05:53:28 PM PDT Updated: 06/06/2011 05:53:29 PM PDT This week will mark a decade since a group of volunteers...

North Richmond agriculture summit draws big crowd Ladonna Redmond urged urban farmers to be politically active. "You can't just sit on your duff in your garden," she said. By: Robert Rogers | June 6, 2011 – 8:00 am Addressing a crowd of government and business...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending May 27th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the Richmond City Council is Tuesday, June 7th. Enjoy the fifth Tuesday off night! Chevron Submits Revised Renewal Project CUP Application This...

The June 7 City Council meeting appears to be the time and place that a 10-year battle over the future of Richmond’s North Shoreline will play out. On one side are the owners of three properties who want to protect or enhance their current development rights, and on...

Richmond residents more satisfied with city, still concerned about crime By Hannah Dreier Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/25/2011 05:59:26 PM PDT Updated: 05/26/2011 05:34:50 PM PDT Read the survey Richmond Community Survey 2011 RICHMOND -- The city is still failing to...

CHEVRON RICHMOND Dear Community Member, Today, at Chevron’s annual shareholders meeting, a video was shown that featured Chevron’s community engagement activities in Richmond. The video underscores Chevron’s role as a community member and highlights some of the great...