More – Urban Agriculture Takes Center Stage in West Contra Costa County
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...
Last Call for 2011 Rosie the Riveter Trust Commemorative Dinner
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.
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending June 10th, 2011
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...
Summer Reception for Groundwork Richmond – You’re Invited!
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...
Queen of the Sun at Ford Point June 25
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
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...
A Vision for Progress – the Arts & Sustainability
Rosie the Riveter Trust Gets First Executive Director
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...
Summertime Means Point Richmond Concert Series
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...
Agriculture Summit Draws Big Crowd (Richmond Confidential)
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...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending May 27th, 2011
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...
June 7 Battle Royal Looms for Future of North Shoreline
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
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...
Richmond Drops OFF Most Dangerous Cities List
For the first time in recent memory, Richmond dropped out of the “top 10 most dangerous cities in America” based on 2010 crime records. Oakland and Stockton made the top 10. The Most Dangerous Cities In America Posted: May 24, 2011 at 4:50 am Print Email inShare...
Chevron News Digest
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...
Vote YES on Measure C & D
I urge you to vote YES on Richmond Measures C & D on the June 7 ballot. Measure D will increase the City's sales tax rate by ½% resulting in an estimated $5.9 mm in additional revenue necessary to maintain the City's existing service levels. Because the State of...
Register for Urban Agriculture Summit in Richmond on June 4th! Registration limited
Make sure you register for the first ever Urban Agriculture Summit in Richmond on June 4th: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/forms.aspx?FID=189. The event is free, but registration is limited!
Chevron Files Application to Restart Refinery Modernization Project
After a CEQA lawsuit stopped the Chevron refinery modernization project and settlement negotiations failed at the end of 2010, the Richmond City Council encouraged Chevron to re-start the process to obtain a conditional use permit to complete it. The flaws the Court...
Survey Results are In – Richmond Rises!
See RECEIVE a presentation and report from the National Research Center on the City's 2011 Community Survey results - City Manager's Office (Bill Lindsay 620-6512). The City of Richmond recently distributed its third community survey through the National Research...
Endangered Historic Buildings in Richmond
The East Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects will be recognizing Endangered Historic Places in the East Bay with a program and reception on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM, 1405 Clay Street in Oakland. A number of buildings/locations in and around...