2011 Rosie the Riveter Trust Gala Fundraiser June 18
Catching Up – Arkansas Ozarks
If you haven’t received the E-FORUM for a while, it’s because I have been out of town for the last ten days. First was a trip to the Arkansas Ozarks to visit family and friends and tend to damage at Deepwood by a storm that brought 12 inches of rain in 24 hours on...
The Man Behind Richmond’s Renaissance
The Man Behind Richmond's Renaissance Crime is down, business is up, and the city is avoiding major budget cuts thanks to Bill Lindsay, perhaps the Bay Area's best city manager. By John Geluardi East Bay Express Joseph Schell Richmond's Galaxy Desserts is one of the...
May is Preservation Month in Richmond
From the former Ford Assembly Plant and Craneway Pavilion to the Rehabilitated Civic Center and the Richmond Plunge, preservation of Richmond’s historic resources has brought money by the tens of millions and fame beyond price to the City of Richmond. On Monday, May...
2011 Community Survey – Everyone Can Participate
The 2011 Richmond Community Survey can now be completed by ALL Richmond residents! You can access the survey here: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=2427. Click here for previous Community Survey results. For discussion, see Sneak Preview of 2009 Community...
Big Weekend in Richmond
I’m just now catching up from a weekend in Richmond that had a dizzying array of choices. Bay Trail Landfill Loop Dedication Saturday morning started with dedication of the 3-mile landfill loop of the Bay Trail. For lots of photos, see Bruce Beyaert’s album at...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 29th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 29th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3rd beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM, followed by a Housing Authority meeting at 6:00 PM, a...
Europe’s Third-largest Oil Producer Buys Controlling Interest in Sunpower
Total's SunPower bid adds shine to solar M&A SunPower Corp SPWRA.O $21.50 +5.38+33.37% 11:04am PDT Above, Sunpower facility in Richmond at the Ford Assembly Plant By Christoph Steitz FRANKFURT | Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:44pm EDT (Reuters) - French energy major Total...
Chevron Profit Rises 36 percent on High Oil Prices
Chevron profit rises 36 percent on high oil prices By The Associated Press SAN RAMON, California (AP) - Chevron Corp. said Friday its first-quarter net income rose 36 percent, the latest strong earnings report from a major oil company. Chevron earned higher prices for...
With $60 Million at Stake, Chevron Challenges Property Tax Appeals Board Member; Profits and CEO Compenstaiton Rise
Chevron claims appeals board member unable to make fair decisions By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 04/15/2011 12:59:07 PM PDT Updated: 04/15/2011 06:19:46 PM PDT Chevron has challenged the selection of a former Contra Costa County general counsel to...
2011 City of Richmond Historic Preservatin Awards
The 2011 Richmond Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony will be Monday, May 9, 5:00 PM in the City Council Chamber. For information, contact: Sabrina Lundy City of Richmond Planning Division Phone: (510) 620-6705 | Fax: (510) 620-6858 Email:...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 15th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 15th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, April 19th, beginning with the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. Note that there is no closed session...
Another Community Warning System Malfunction
You hear an emergency warning siren. What do you do? Shelter in place? Call Emergency 9-1-1 to find out what is going on? Call Dispatch 510/233-1214 to find out what is going on? Listen to radio KCBS FM (7.40)? Channel surf the TV to see if there is any news? The...
Vice Mayor Ritterman Receives National Award
From the Post News: Vice Mayor Ritterman Receives National Award April 15, 2011 Dr. Jeffrey Ritterman Richmond Vice-Mayor Dr. Jeffrey Ritterman, a long-time Kaiser cardiologist, has been honored with a prestigious national recognition by Kaiser Permanente for his...
2011 City of Richmond Historic Preservation Awards
TThe 2011 Richmond Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony will be Monday, May 9, 5:00 PM in the City Council Chamber. For information, contact: Sabrina Lundy City of Richmond Planning Division Phone: (510) 620-6705 | Fax: (510) 620-6858 Email:...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 8th, 2011
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 8th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, April 12th. The Evening Open Session begins at 5:00 PM, immediately followed by Closed Session. The Special...
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour Registration Closes Soon
If you have not yet registered for the free Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour (which takes place on Sunday, May 1) – please do so now! The first mailing of the garden guide will go out soon soon; registering now at http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/ will...
Contra Costa Times Editorial: Richmond was Right to Kill Proposed Casino
Contra Costa Times editorial: Richmond was right to kill proposed casino Contra Costa Times editorial © Copyright 2011, Bay Area News Group Posted: 04/07/2011 04:00:00 PM PDT The Rev. Kenneth Davis, of Richmond, speaks out against a casino during a City Council...
Richmond Axes Point Molate Casino Resort
Richmond axes Point Molate casino resort By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 04/06/2011 01:57:10 AM PDT Updated: 04/06/2011 06:03:12 AM PDT Dreams of a $1.2 billion casino-hotel resort at Richmond's waterfront are dead. City leaders ended a five-hour meeting...
Text of Point Molate Resolution
Click here for the Point Molate Resolution passed by the Richmond City Council at 12:30 AM today.