Richmond’s new budget reflects lean times Richmond's City Council members approved a budget last night 6 to 1 that is $2 million smaller than last year. By: Christopher Connelly | June 29, 2011 – 4:33 pm Richmond has a new budget, and no one is particularly happy...

The Mission of Groundwork USA is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the physical environment by developing community based partnerships which empower people, businesses and organizations to promote environmental, economic and...

Point Richmond Farmers Market Tonight Where: Point Richmond, Park Place, Wednesdays, 4:00 pm -8:00 pm, FREE JUNE 29TH AT THE FARMER'S MARKET (4-8) WE WILL BE HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR MILITARY, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES (ceremony between 5:30 to 6:00). It...

Mayor McLaughlin and Councilmember Beckles, who both abstained on the vote last week regarding congressional redistricting have changed their minds and now oppose the plan. Like most people, including me, they did not understand at the time that the current plan would...

TargetIndependence Day Celebration SUNDAY, JULY 3 at The Craneway Pavilion featuring Oakland East Bay Symphony Free to the public Join Oakland East Bay Symphony at the Craneway Pavilion inside the historic Ford Point Building on the waterfront in Richmond for a...

Comments are due on June 28 on the proposed Congressional redistricting that would split Richmond down the middle with the west half going to what is now Barbara Lee’s 9th District and the east half going to what is now John Garamendi’s 10th District. No part of...

The City of Richmond is one of the finalists to host the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Second Campus at the UC Berkeley Richmond Field Station site. This is an unparalleled opportunity to bring green jobs, economic development, and countless other...

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...