Second Annual Richmond Historic Preservation Awards May 18
The Richmond Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the National Park Service, invites you to attend the HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS CEREMONY HONORING " Bette Tarr for donating her Graphic Designs Depicting Richmond History " Donald Bastin...
Skinner Community Forum
If you haven"t gotten any E-FORUMS lately, it"s because since April 18 I have been out of town for back-to-back trips to Vancouver (ASTM Committee E06), Arkansas to deal with January ice storm damage to Deepwood, and to the AIA Convention now underway in San...
Vehicle Theft Plummets in Richmond
Dear Council Members and City Manager, Vehicle theft in Richmond is down 31% compared to last year at this same time. One of the big reasons why is the department"s use of License Plate Readers (LPRs). Over a number of months, the department has been testing various...
Chevron News, Measure T, Ecuador and 60 Minutes, Good Neighbors
On April 15, there was a court hearing on a motion by Chevron to compel the City of Richmond to have its Measure T proceeds placed in escrow. The Court denied Chevron's motion. Accordingly, based on statements made in Chevron's court papers, Chevron was to have...
Richmond-Based Vetrazzo Wins EPA Award
Vetrazzo, LLC, Makers of the Original Recycled Glass Surface, Win EPA Award Over 200 Nominees Vie for Recognition http://www.prweb.com/releases/Vetrazzo/recycled_glass/prweb2333054.htm San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 17, 2009 -- The United States Environmental...
Big Steam Train to Roll Through Bay Area Cities
Rail aficionados will tell you there's something special about a steam locomotive " big wheels, rods pushing back and forth, belching smoke. Compared with a modern diesel locomotive, steamers are so old-fashioned and dirty "... and alive. Big, modern Union Pacific...
City of Richmond Administrative Services Returning to the Civic Center!
Ok. Leslie T. Knight Assistant City Manager/ Human Resources Management Director Press Release For Immediate Release " April 14, 2009 Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency Contact: Steve Duran or Jacqueline McBride " (510) 307-8140 CITY OF RICHMOND ADMINISTRATIVE...
Richmond Rosies in the News
Lots of news and activities at Rosie the Riveter WW II Home Front National Historical Park. 1. Read about the documentary being made by Richmond teens. Click here for "Rosie the Riveter Legacy" Film Premiere. 2. New ranger tours. Click here for March-April and click...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 10th, 2009
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 10th, 2009. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 21st. 2. Move to Renovated City Hall at Civic Center Plaza There is only one week left before the first...
City Council Unanimously Approves Rosie General Management Plan
On April 7, the Richmond City Council unanimously approved the General Management Plan for Rosie the Riveter WW II Home Front National Historical Park with Alternate B.. The City"s approval was anticipated in the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National...
Richmond on Track to be First in Contra Costa to Pass Green Building Law
The following is from the West County Times. The passage of this legislation was the product of extraordinary cooperation among the Richmond City staff, the Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Industries, all of whom came together with a plan that the City Council...
April 23 Community Meeting to Discuss BNSF Railway’s Initial Draft of the Richmond Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Mitigation Plan
Community Meeting to Discuss BNSF Railway's Initial Draft of the Richmond Railyard Diesel Particulate Matter Mitigation Plan In June, 2007, Air Resources Board (ARB) staff presented to the public the draft railyard health risk assessment (HRA) for the BNSF Railway"s...
Watershed Project Upcoming Events for April and May
The Watershed Project Events Alameda County Community Stewardship Grants DATE: Applications due by 12:00pm on Friday, April 24th MORE: The Community Stewardship Grant Program encourages and facilitates grassroots community actions that prevent stormwater pollution and...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 3rd, 2009
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 3rd, 2009. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 7th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM. It will be followed by a scheduled short Redevelopment...
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Declares Bankruptcy
After 85 years, including even riding out the challenging years of the Great Depression, the venerable Richmond Chamber of Commerce is closing down, the latest victim of the current economic downturn. According to a press release emailed by Chamber staff a few moments...
Our Neighbors: Nonprofit Mixer Laying Groundwork
Our Neighbors: Nonprofit mixer laying Groundwork By Chris Treadway West County Times Posted: 03/28/2009 02:39:58 PM PDT Updated: 03/28/2009 05:53:54 PM PDT NETWORKING mixers, long a staple of the business world, come to the nonprofit realm locally when Groundwork...
Richmond Receives Funding to Increase Human Service Activity for Active Gang Members and Violent Offenders
PRESS RELEASE 26 March 2009 For Immediate Release Contact: DeVone L. Boggan Neighborhood Safety Director 510 932-9388 RICHMOND RECEIVES FUNDING TO INCREASE HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITY FOR ACTIVE GANG MEMBERS AND VIOLENT OFFENDERS Richmond, CALIF " As part of his continued...
Crime and Punishment in Richmond
A few recent updates concerning RPD activity. As you can see, a lot of good work is being done. Please let me know if you"d like more information or if you have any questions. Chief Magnus Monday, March 23, 2009. 4:30 p.m., 4500 Macdonald Ave.--Officer Branch...
Ryland Thomas Butt Arrives March 28, 2009
Proud parents Daniel Butt and Sara Knight welcomed Ryland Thomas Butt (8 lb. 15 oz.) into the world on March 28, 2009. Ryland is the second grandson of Tom and Shirley Butt (joining cousin Harlan born just 19 days ago). Click here for a photo of Ryland Thomas Butt.
Bay Trail Advocates Sue State, Chevron Over Public Access at Refinery
Bay Trail advocates sue state, Chevron over public access at refinery By Katherine Tam West County Times Posted: 03/20/2009 01:29:15 PM PDT The battle to build a public path at the Chevron Richmond refinery has shifted to the courts. Trail advocates are suing the...