City of Richmond Richmond Public Library NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tarnel Abbott, Reference Librarian, Richmond Public Library (510) 620-5539 or 620-6561 FUNDRAISING IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMY WORKSHOP FOR NONPROFITS WITH FOUNDATION CENTER AT RICHMOND PUBLIC...

Where We"re From December 1 to February 15, 2010 Opening reception on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2 pm Hilltop Mall Near JC Penney"s entrance The exhibition is free, wheelchair accessible, and on view when Hilltop Mall is open. INFO: 510-486-2340 or...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending December 4th, 2009. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th. 2. Richmond Bookmobile Gets a Makeover The Richmond Public Library debuted the...

Now is time for E-FORUM Readers to weigh in on the best and worst of 2009 and predictions for 2010. For several years, I have prepared detailed year-end evaluations of City of Richmond services, problems challenges and wishes. Originally, these were conveyed only to...

Come and see your favorite elected and public officials play in a basketball game to support local charities. The game will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday December 5th, 2009 at the Richmond Police Activities League Gymnasium at 2200 MacDonald Avenue in Richmond,...

For Immediate Release Chevron Announces $1 Million in Grants to Richmond and West County Organizations to Promote Economic Development Five Nonprofits Receive Funding as Part of Chevron"s California Partnership RICHMOND, Calif., Dec. 1, 2009 " Chevron today announced...

Where We"re From December 1 to February 15, 2010 Opening reception on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2 pm Hilltop Mall Near JC Penney"s entrance The exhibition is free, wheelchair accessible, and on view when Hilltop Mall is open. INFO: 510-486-2340 or...

The Case Against Chevron An unprecedented campaign by at least a dozen nonprofit groups targets the oil company's global operations and reputation. By Peter Asmus click to enlarge Chevron, TrueCostOfChevron.org The activist groups are satirizing Chevron's "Human...

The following is provided at the request of Councilmember Jeff Ritterman: TOGETHER WE CAN END CHEVRON"S PERK: Everyone in Richmond pays a 10% tax on utilities, Chevron does not. Let"s fix it. Dear Friend: I am reaching out to you with some good news about a collective...

Despite my E-FORUM "Rumors of Paratransit Demise Exaggerated," November 29, 2009, I continue to get emails and phone calls alleging that drivers are being laid off and service is terminating. Here is the latest from City Manager Bill Lindsay: The following is a...

The following editorial appeared in today"s Contra Costa Times. For my part, I have been consistent. Disappointing more than a few people, I voted for the project in 2004, and I continue to support it (see Point Molate Update, November 12, 2009). In fact, I am one of...

Richmond casino fight turns to Washington, D.C. By John Simerman Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/29/2009 12:00:00 AM PST Updated: 11/29/2009 04:53:40 AM PST Related Nov 27: As city vote nears, critics seek leverage on Point Molate plan Some of the loudest East Bay...

After I tagged along on the North & East Patrol last Tuesday night (CBS-5 Features North and East Patrol, November 25, 2009), Shirley and I got up early Wednesday and drove to Carson City, NV, where I had to scope out an energy conservation program for the Carson...

Rumors about layoffs and elimination of Paratransit Services have been emailed to me by several persons the last few days. According to the city manager, the current facts are that no paratransit drivers have received layoff notices, and the service is continuing "as...

After the Contra Costa Times covered the North and East Patrol (Taking Back Richmond One Neighborhood at a Time, November 21, 2009), CBS5 picked up the story and followed the patrol last night for over an hour. You can see the video at...

Join Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park community partners for these exciting upcoming events and activities! Available now! Winter/Spring 2009-10 NPS partnership newsletter. Visit http://www.nps.gov/rori/parknews/index.htm and click on...

Capacity Building and new Scholarship Program investments Chevron has announced that there will be a reception and press conference on Tuesday, December 1 from 10:00 to 11:00 to announce two major investments that will significantly benefit citizens of Richmond and...

Timber and Catahoula are great examples of community building in Richmond. We should be so lucky to see his efforts replicated throughout the City of Richmond. Barnidge: Coffee brings a community together in Richmond By Tom Barnidge Contra Costa Times columnist...

On Richmond Bay Trail Calendar, check out Thanksgiving morn Nitro Turkey Thanksgiving 5K, 10K Runs and "Little Turkeys" Dash at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Bruce -------------------------------------- Bruce Beyaert, TRAC Chair tracbaytrail@earthlink.net phone/fax...

Sorry I am going to miss the Turkey Shoot this year. If you go, drop by afterwards to the Point Richmond First United Methodist church for a free turkey dinner and fellowship. All are welcome! Our Neighbors: Gobble! Gobble! Point Richmond's Wild Turkey tradition...