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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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.

After incurring delays and additional costs estimated at $2 million, including legal fees, the City of Richmond settled a lawsuit by Point Richmond resident Fred Arm challenging the EIR. This is just one more example of how a bad EIR can result in substantial delays,...

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...

The reporting forms for train violations have been completely revamped to make them easier and more effective to use. There are now two separate forms, one for Quiet Zone violations and the other for grade crossing violations. 1. Quiet Zones in the City of Richmond...

On March 17, the Richmond City Council approved a plan that would accelerate implementation of Quiet Zones in an area of South Richmond known as the "Siberia Lead" where BNSF runs dozens of trains all day and night through and adjacent to residential neighborhoods...

The following story about how our public safety has been protected by nabbing railroad crossing scofflaws is only part of the story. Here is the rest: The intersection at Wright Avenue and Harbor Way South where the RPD described people cutting it too close does not...

Groundwork Richmond "the beloved community " Community Mixer Come join local community members as we bring change to our Community & Improve Environmental Conditions " When: March 31st 2009 " Where: The Nevin Community Center 598 Nevin Ave Richmond Ca " Time:...