Two Richmond firms, Interactive Resources as project architect and Alten Construction, as general contractor, are involved in the rehabilitation of a 19th Century church that will serve as the City Council Chamber and community center in Novato. As a historic...

From today"s San Francisco Chronicle: Richmond mulls how to spend Measure T windfall Charles Burress, Chronicle Staff Writer Monday, December 1, 2008 (11-30) 17:50 PST -- After Richmond voters approved a citizens initiative last month that requires the Chevron...

This article piqued my interest because it plays on my "Richmond as a cool place to live" theme. How can we sell Richmond to the rest of the Bay Area when our own residents don"t appreciate what we have? Remember that City Council member who says Richmond has too many...

San Pablo Bay lighthouse needs new keeper Carolyn Jones, Chronicle Staff Writer Sunday, November 30, 2008 Recently laid off? Don't despair. The job of a lifetime awaits you on a windswept island lost in time. Or at least lost in the fog. Images View More Images A...

On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, the California State Lands Commission, which consists of only three people, has the life and death power to make the Bay Trail link to the San Pablo Peninsula a reality. For advocacy by the City of Richmond and supporting legal...

Despite repeated objections from the City of Richmond, Congressman George Miller and state legislators representing Richmond, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the California Department of Fish and Game and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is...

Although I missed ithe famous Point Richmond Turkey Shoot and Thanksgiving Dinner at the Point Richmond United Methodist Church this year due to being out of town on Thanksgiving Day, it was a pleasant surprise to see it on TV this morning. Check it out at...

In more Richmond Thanksgiving news, ABC TV extensively documents the Jason Becker Story. Jason is the son of Pat and Gary Becker. Pat is a long-time employee of my architecture-engineering firm, Interactive Resources. Here's the link to the online version of Jason's...

Richmond representatives, including the city manager and mayor, will be in Sacramento December 3 to testify at a State Lands Commission hearing on a 30-year renewal of the expired lease over State lands for the Chevron Long Wharf. Richmond will be asking the State...

The city attorney has warned railroad companies operating in Richmond to conform to laws and regulations governing Quiet Zones and grade crossing blockages. Click here for the warning letter from the city attorney to the railroad companies. Click here for information...

After nearly three years at East Brother, including the birth of their first child, Keepers Elan and Katy are moving on. That opens up an opportunity of a lifetime for the next prospective keepers of East Brother Lighthouse. If you know a "couple" who might be...

City of Richmond Member, City Council (Vote For 3) Vote type summary Contest Detail Map 59 of 59 Precincts Reporting Percent Votes JEFF RITTERMAN 16.22% 11,849 JOHN E. MARQUEZ (I) 12.78% 9,334 HARPREET S. SANDHU (I) 7.67% 5,601 NAVDEEP K. GARCHA 1.97% 1,439 ROCK BROWN...

When the crime rankings for cities were recently posted for 2008, Richmond was ranked ninth nationally again. See http://os.cqpress.com/citycrime/CityCrime2008_Rank_Rev.pdf. This is both confusing and unfair, because the "2008" rankings are actually based on 2007...

Free Flu Vaccinations Offered in Drive-through Clinic at Hilltop Mall Fight the flu without even getting out of your car. Free flu vaccinations will be provided at the county"s first ever drive-through clinic 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 6 at Hilltop Mall in...

From the Los Angeles Times: Chevron's hype The oil company's ads say it is investing heavily in alternative and renewable fuels, but corporate reports indicate otherwise. By Antonia Juhasz Los Angeles Times November 21, 2008 Also see " Discuss Article Chevron's "human...

The State Lands Commission will meet December 3 in Sacramento to consider certifying an EIR and granting Chevron a new 30-year lease of State tidelands for continued operation of Long Wharf. The Richmond City Council has adopted a strong resolution asking the...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending November 21st, 2008. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25th, beginning with a Closed Session at 6:00 PM, and with the regular City Council...

Copied below is the West County Times" article from today"s paper about the Honda Port of Entry project approved by the Richmond City Council on November 18. The City Council deliberated about six hours before voting on the final pieces. There has been a lot of...

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The Chevron Richmond Refinery will host two seminars on "How to Do Business with the Chevron Richmond Refinery." The workshop discussions will include an overview of Chevron, Richmond Renewal Project, the Richmond Refinery, and How to Do Business with Chevron. These...