Little did I know when I agreed in 1984 to provide pro bono services to prepare a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the former Ford Assembly Plant that I would be planting the first critical seeds in saving a building that would become a Richmond...

On August 26, 2008, the day before school started, Richmond architecture-engineering firm Interactive Resources certified as substantially complete the 104 kW solar photovoltaic system on the roof of Berkeley Unified School District"s Washington School The system will...

In the face of a torrent of public criticism, including an editorial in the West County Times (See Contra Costa Times Skewers Viramontes Five For Chevron Agreement, August 22, 2008), the Chevron Five are trying to salvage what is left of their reputation by...

Court"s Richmond Casino Decision Awaited By Richard Brenneman Thursday August 28, 2008 Richmond city officials, a would-be gambling tribe and a coalition of environmentalists are anxiously waiting for a final ruling on the legality of a $335 million city pact with the...

For Release: August 28, 2008 Contact: Michael Kent, (925) 313-6587 MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Richmond residents are invited to attend a community workshop to come up with action plans that ensure the Richmond General Plan, which is currently being updated, includes...

The following update was provided by Chief Magnus: Dear City Council Members and Others, Summer may be coming to an end, but the past week has been a busy time for PD personnel. In addition to a lot of great police work, department staff have also been actively...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending August 29th, 2008. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd. The meeting will begin with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular...

Job Announcement Community Supported Agriculture Coordinator Description The Richmond Children"s Foundation is developing a community supported agriculture program in partnership with the Brentwood Agricultural Land Trust, and the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors....

Richmond's deal with tribe on casino invalid, judge rules. By John Simerman Contra Costa Times Article Launched: 08/25/2008 11:05:36 PM PDT Richmond violated state environmental laws when it agreed to a 20-year, $335 million pact with an American Indian tribe to...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending August 22nd, 2008. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd. I hope that you are enjoying a restful month of August. 2. State Budget News As...

In a campaign mailing piece dated August 11, 2008 (Click here), Nat Bates engages in the Richmond version of swiftboating by reprising a familiar theme of trying to pit economic development against preservation of Richmond"s last shoreline open space. Bates writes:...

I apologize for sending this again, but many people noted that the hyperlink to the demand letter was defective. I believe I have repaired it. Thanks for your forbearance. From: Butt, Tom Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 5:15 PM Subject: Opposition Research Firm Hired to...

Butt, Beckles and Ritterman for City CouncilExecutive Summary Until less than two years ago, the Richmond City Council was a remarkably collaborative legislative body that had pulled together as a team to emerge strongly from a financial crisis with balanced budgets,...

For a job application on the Richmond Historic Conservation Crew, contact: Michael Nobles Tel: (510) 827-6345 Email: clcoakland@thesca.org Applications are being accepted immediately and are due August 29. " Are you a young woman aged 15 - 18, living in Richmond? "...

Sunday, August 24 Opening/Reception: "Richmond at War" Exhibit. Highlights of the WW II home front experience on the city of Richmond. Admission: $5/Members; $7.50/Non-members (regular admission applies after opening). Refreshments and entertainment will be provided....

A superior Court Judge has found that the core of the Viramontes Five acted illegally in approving a Municipal Services Agreement for the proposed Scotts Valley Band of the Pomo Indians" casino. This issue came up before the City Council was in 2006 when the Scotts...

Perhaps with a fatal case of buyer"s remorse for the highly criticized 11th hour secret deal made with Chevron, City Council candidate for re-election John Marquez felt compelled to mass-mail an explanatory letter (click here for a copy) to Richmond residents...

..The City of Richmond, Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency, will be hosting the third community workshop for the redesign of 23rd Street. This will be your opportunity to provide feedback on several design alternatives that have been developed based upon initial...

From Karla Koop: Please welcome Miguel Dimas to our staff. Miguel's first day of work will be Thursday, 8/21. He will be working 12 hrs a week for a six-month appointment. He will be working one weekday day and Saturdays, but his final schedule is yet to be...

Two former Richmond City Council members, Reverand Charles belcher and Richard Griffin, died recently within days of each other. Charles Belcher Reverend Charles Belcher died over the past weekend, reportedly of a massive heart attack. He was appointed in 2001 to fill...