Government Agencies Conspire to Steal Pollution Compensation from Richmond
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...
A Point Richmond Thanksgiving on KGO
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...
Richmond’s Jason Becker on ABC TV
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...
Last Best Chance for Bay Trail at Chevron Long Wharf?
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...
City Attorney to Crack Down on Railroads
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...
East Brother Lighthouse Innkeeper Position Available in 2009
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...
Final Vote Counts Posted
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...
Most Dangerous City Rankings Deceptive
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...
Drive-Thru Clinic Offers Free Flu Vaccinations at Hilltop Mall
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...
Chevron’s Hype
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...
Email State Lands Commission Re Bay Trail Mitigation for Chevron Lease
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...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending November 21st, 2008
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...
Thoughts on the Honda Port of Entry Project
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...
Pulitzer Prize-winning Author at Richmond Library
From: Tarnel Abbott [mailto:Tarnel_Abbott@ci.richmond.ca.us] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 12:55 PM To: Butt, Tom Subject: From: Tarnel Abbott Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 12:51 PM NEWS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES RICHMOND PUBLIC...
How to Do Business with Chevron
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...
Richmond BUILD Wins 2008 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
The San Francisco FBI will announce Richmond BUILD Pre-apprenticeship Construction Skills & Solar Installation Training Program as the recipient of the 2008 FBI Director"s Community Leadership Award. The annual award recognizes the achievements of individuals or...
World War II-era Housing Complex to be Transformed and Co-Developer for Richmond Prewar Nursery Named
World War II-era housing complex to be transformed By Katherine Tam West County Times Article Launched: 11/15/2008 06:58:56 PM PST Click photo to enlarge Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond, Calif. on Thursday, November 13, 2008. (Dean Coppola/Staff) One of...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending November 14th, 2008
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending November 14th, 2008. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by a Study Session...
History Museum Showcases New Exhibits
History museum showcases new exhibits By Chris Treadway West County Times Article Launched: 11/15/2008 03:39:23 PM PST The Richmond Museum of History will have more than a new coat of paint to show off from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, offering two free events for the...
From East Bay Express – Richmond Voters to Chevron Enough!
Richmond Voters to Chevron: Enough! East Bay Express November 13, 2008 Richmond voters delivered a body blow to Chevron last week, loosening its stranglehold on city politics and forcing it to cough up more money for city services. That's according to the most recent...