Saturday With Congressman Miller and/or Foreclosure Workshop
" TOWN MEETING with Congressman George Miller: Constituents are invited to a Town Meeting with U.S. Rep. George Miller, D-Martinez, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the multipurpose room at DeJean Middle School, 3400 Macdonald Ave., to discuss issues such as...
Bay Trail Backers Sue State, Chevron Over Richmond Wharf
Bay Trail Backers Sue State, Chevron Over Richmond Wharf By Richard Brenneman Wednesday March 18, 2009 The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! Bay Trail advocates have sued the State Lands Commission (SLC) and Chevron U.S.A., challenging the...
Harlan Martin Butt Arrives March 9, 2009
Proud parents Andrew and Kimberly Butt and Big Sister Cecilia Butt welcomed Harlan Martin Butt (7 lbs., 4 oz.) into the world on March 9, 2009. Harlan is the first grandson of Tom and Shirley Butt. Click here for a photo of Harlan with Mom Kim.
A Remarkable Look Inside the New Richmond Plunge Under Construction
THE RICHMOND PLUNGE A REMARKABLE LOOK INSIDE "YEAR OF THE RICHMOND PLUNGE RESTORATION & RENOVATION 2009" Saturday - 14 MARCH 2009 11am - 1pm Garrard Blvd at West Richmond Avenue Richmond 94801 11:30 am Proclamation Ceremony from invited presenters: Richmond Mayor...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending March 6th, 2009
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 6th, 2009: 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 17th. Please enjoy the one week hiatus. 2. WI-Fi Access Now Available in the Richmond Public Library On...
Richmond Hosts Free Foreclosure Workshop March 28
The Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency and HEPA, the Contra Costa County Home Equity Preservation Alliance, will be hosting an informational and counseling event on March 28th at the Richmond Recreation Center. (All communication is being provided in Spanish, as...
Contra Costa Times Touts Rosie Fundraising Event at Mysterious Historical Shipyard Building
The annual fundraiser of Rosie the Riveter Trust is just two weeks off " Saturday, March 21, 2009. Click here for your invitation. Our Neighbors: Dinner full of park discovery By Chris Treadway West County Times Posted: 03/07/2009 03:12:15 PM PST One of the historic...
Laid Off? Learn How to Start Your Own Business at the Richmond Library
Contact: Tarnel Abbott (510) 620-6561 Business Librarian, Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond CA 94804 SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS AT RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, Richmond Public Library"s...
Rosie the Riveter Trust Annual Event Just Two Weeks Away
The annual fundraiser of Rosie the Riveter Trust is just two weeks off " Saturday, March 21, 2009. Click here for your invitation. Our plan is to introduce you to a different location in the park each year. Last year, it was the opening of the Ford Building Craneway....
Public Invited to Review National Park General Management Plan March 18
National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park 1401 Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: 510-232-5050 Fax: 510-232-5504 Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park News Release For...
Contra Costa Times Rips Chevron but Predicts Measure T Overturn
Editorial: For now, Richmond shouldn't count on tax money from Chevron BAY AREA NEWS GROUP Posted: 03/04/2009 12:01:00 AM PST RICHMOND CITY OFFICIALS should not count on new tax revenues of $16 million annually from Chevron until they have the money in hand and a...
SF Chronicle – “Richmond Hopes to Protect 5 Miles of Wetlands”
Richmond hopes to protect 5 miles of wetlands Carolyn Jones, Chronicle Staff Writer Monday, March 2, 2009 The north Richmond shoreline has seen its share of blasts and explosions - from the dynamite factory, shooting range, oil refinery and a century of political...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending February 27th, 2009
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending February 27th, 2009. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 3rd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular agenda convening at 7:00 PM....
Chevron Press Release on Measure T and Delaying Continuous Catalyst Reformer (CCR) Report
If the Continuous Catalyst Reformer (CCR) Project is not constructed, the City of Richmond may get less money under the "Community Benefits Agreement." Policy, Government and Public Affairs Chevron Corporation P.O. Box 6078 San Ramon, CA 94583-0778 www.chevron.com FOR...
From Berkeley Daily Planet – Green Neighbors: Showdown at Baxter Creek, Part Two
Columns: Green Neighbors: Showdown at Baxter Creek, Part Two By Ron Sullivan Wednesday February 25, 2009 The meeting at Richmond"s Baxter Creek convened at the scene of the crime. In our last chapter, Lisa Owens Viani discovered that her formerly thriving restoration...
Supreme Court Ruling Raises Richmond Casino Questions
News: Supreme Court Ruling Raises Richmond Casino Questions By Richard Brenneman Wednesday February 25, 2009 The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! A U.S. Supreme Court ruling handed down Tuesday raises new questions about the fate of two...
Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ Land in Trust Application Not Impacted by Supreme Court Decision
For Immediate Release February 26, 2009 Contact: Eric Zell, Zell & Associates (510) 414-8071 cell Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians" Land In Trust Application Not Impacted by Supreme Court Decision Richmond, Calif." Earlier this week, the United States Supreme...
Chevron and Richmond Go Mano a Mano Over Measure T
Chevron claims Richmond's manufacturers' fee is illegal, files lawsuit By Katherine Tam West County Times Posted: 02/26/2009 12:09:36 PM PST Chevron sued the city of Richmond on Thursday to halt the collection of revenue from a 3-month-old manufacturers' fee...
Miller Announces Millions in Federal Funding for Area Projects
Programs that are targeted for Richmond or could directly benefit Richmond are highlighted in yellow. NEWS Congressman George Miller, California"s 7th District For Immediate Release: February 25, 2009 Press Office: 202-225-2095 Miller Announces Millions in Federal...
Berkeley Celebrates Washington Elementary School 103 kW Solar Installation
KyotoUSA and Moore Iacofano Goltsman (MIG), Inc., hosted a celebration of the completion of the Berkley Washington Elementary School 103 kW solar installation on February 23 and announced additional schools that will go solar with the help of the HELiOS project. The...