An article in the Contra Costa Times, (“Urban Goats” March 23, 2011) remind me that I am often asked about Richmond’s ordinances related to urban farming. According to Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 9.24, there is no prohibition for keeping any animals as long...

In response to “ Urban Goats - and More, I was asked, “Do you happen to know if there any ordinances that cover backyard beekeeping?’ There is in the Richmond Municipal Code the Section 9.24.090 – Permit required for keeping of bees, which states ” It is unlawful for...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 25th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5th, with the sole agenda item being whether or not a casino use will continue to be considered at Pt....

Invitation: 2009 Economic Development Grantee Results As part of Chevron's California Partnership, Chevron Richmond awarded $1 million in December 2009 to five organizations under our first-ever Economic Development grant program. Grants were given to support...

Upon closer inspection, it was confirmed that the lamb of proud parents Peter Pan and Tinker Belle is, in fact, a boy . Granddaughter Cecilia christened him “ Pixie Dust,” to be called “Dusty” for short. Dusty has shown that he is truly a “Ram Tough” 2-day old by...

Tinker Belle, the sheep, mate of Peter Pan of cliff rescue fame, gave birth today to a lamb, gender not yet determined. Mother and lamb are doing fine. Proud Papa Peter Pan was thought to be seen giving out cigars to the goats. Wool the lamb be a boy or a girl? We’ll...

In what could be a double-edged sword for Richmond, CBE, which prevailed in two lawsuits challenging Chevron projects, won another challenge in court today. Cap and Trade has been controversial because it allows a polluter to buy its way out of cleaning up emissions....

Greetings, Here is a small sample of some of the recent incidents and activities involving RPD personnel. As you can see, there are few matters that are not complex, dangerous, or challenging in one way or another. We continue to benefit from good observations by...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 18th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, a Housing Authority meeting scheduled for...

I just returned (barely) from another inspirational weekend in Yosemite at the Local Government Commission “Building Livable Communities” conference (also known as “The Ahwahnee Conference”). I say “barely” because we left in a blinding snowstorm, and two of the three...

Come march or cheer for the 5th Annual Richmond Silly Parade Calling All Richmond! It’s coming, the new, improved, “5th Annual Richmond Silly Parade,” Saturday, April 2, from 10:30 to 11:17 at the corner of 23rd and Macdonald Ave. in downtown Richmond, California....

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here You're Invited! Garden Party and Luncheon at the Lighthouse Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 10am-4pm Lunch and beverages will be provided Please Bring an item to donate to improve the grounds and the garden space! (a pot, a...

This [Friday, March 11] morning the State Board of Education unanimously approved our debt limit wavier application. Our item was moved to the consent calendar. No one objected or asked that it be taken off the consent calendar. West Contra Costa Superintendent of...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 11th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is this Tuesday, March 15th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by a special meeting of the Housing Authority that...

Click on http://bukaymedia.com/videos/PtRich/Herring/herrun.htm for an amazing video made by local videographer Michael Bukay of the herring run at Point Richmond in February. For more information: Michael Bukay & Associates Association for Facilities Engineering...

Statement about the FEIR Vote Tuesday night Dear readers of Tom Butt’s E-Forum: Many of you are aware that the City Council voted to certify the Pt. Molate Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) on Tuesday night. I want to start out by saying clearly that this was...

Intimidated by both Upstream, which has threatened to sue, and its own City Attorney’s Office, the Richmond City Council’s wimped out majority exposed their jellied backbones last night and certified a final EIR (FEIR) for the Point Molate casino project that almost...

The Greening of Richmond The efforts of Councilman Tom Butt could help urban farms change the city's hardscrabble image. By Rebecca Rosen Lum Matt Sumner Richmond City Councilman Tom Butt tends his own herd of goats and sheep. Roses once grew in vibrant profusion in...

Ford Point melds sharp, modern architecture with a rich history Photos courtesy of Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architect: Photos by Billy Hustace, Steve Proehl, Anna Finke and Alex Vertikoff; archival photos courtesy of Shelby Sampson. By: Mark Oltmanns, Christopher...

Contra Costa Times editorial: Chevron retrofit can and should be worked out Contra Costa Times editorial © Copyright 2011, Bay Area News Group Posted: 03/09/2011 04:00:00 PM PST Updated: 03/09/2011 04:47:25 PM PST Interstate 580 snakes around the Richmond Chevron...