City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending 04/28/2023
You can view the current City Manager's Weekly Report here: City Manager's Weekly Report 04/28/2023
Court Order Sought to Prohibit Gayle McLaughlin from Serving as Mayor
A complaint was filed today in Contra Costa Superior Court for a writ of mandate prohibiting Gayle McLaughlin from serving ever again as mayor of the City of Richmond. Click here for complaint. The Richmond City Charter is clear that “No person may serve as mayor for...
This Sat. Native Plant Extravaganza / Register now for in-person Tour / View recording of online Tour and more
Dear Friend of the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase, The season’s last Native Plant Extravaganza will take place this Saturday, from 10-4. Join us for free talks in the nurseries; shop during this special event and a percentage of...
Proposed Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bill is Mostly Fluff
Damon Connolly’s solution for Richmond- San Rafael Bridge morning congestion has a lot of commuters cheering, but it’s mostly fluff and pandering. You can’t fix the perceived problem by simply opening up another lane. It has been the subject of ongoing analysis by MTC...
Trail of bankruptcy and fraud charges adds twist to derailed Richmond housing development
Trail of bankruptcy and fraud charges adds twist to derailed Richmond housing development Construction has not started on a residential project that promised to revitalize historic flower nursery site Construction has not started on the Miraflores Residential Project...
Next Rotary Meeting Friday, April 28, 2023 Richmond’s Community Crisis Response Program – Visitors Welcome
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, April 28, 12:30pm. Richmond’s Community Crisis Response Program Anne Janks Urban Strategies Council is contracted by the City of Richmond to research, engage...
Richmond Real Estate Market 1st Quarter 2023
Click here for Richmond Real Estate Market 1st Quarter 2023 courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield.
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending 04/21/2023
You can view the current City Manager's Weekly Report here: City Manager's Weekly Report 04/21/2023
Prestigious Preservation Award for Richmond
Last night at the California Preservation Conference, “Rooted in Richmond” was recognized as the winner for the 2023 Preservation Design Award for Cultural Heritage, Intangible Assets. Award recipients are selected by a jury of top professionals in the fields of...
California Preservation Conference Resumes After 3-Year COVID Hiatus
The California Preservation Conference, held in San Francisco this year, is back on right now after a 3-YEAR COVID Hiatus. Interactive Resources is once again a proud sponsor of the conference. Richmond and Richmond projects have been prominently recognized at past...
Next Rotary Meeting announcement – April 21, 12:30pm, Vanessa Calloway, the Love of Jewell scholarship fund
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, April 21, 12:30pm. For the Love of Jewell Scholarship Fund Vanessa Calloway Vanessa Calloway will tell us about the Love of Jewell, a scholarship fund that...
A Collection of Articles on Winehaven, “California’s Undisputed Wine Capital”
As Winehaven slowly crumbles, a victim of neglect and poor judgment by the City of Richmond, we reflect on its history. Winehaven was once “California's undisputed wine capital” and the largest winery in the entire word. Following is an extraordinary collection of...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending 04/14/2023
You can view the current City Manager's Weekly Report here: City Manager's Weekly Report 04/14/2023
Next Rotary Meeting Friday, April 14, 2023 – VISITORS WELCOME
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting has been confirmed at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, April 14, 12:30pm. Rich City Rides Rich City Rides’ mission is to create opportunities for the most vulnerable members of society by using cycling to improve...
Nonprofit files suit to save historic Winehaven structures
Grandview Independent Nonprofit files suit to save historic Winehaven structures By Soren Hemmila • 11 Apr 2023 • View in browser View in browser The California Wine Association constructed Winehaven at Point Molate following the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake...
Another Richmond Housing Project on the Ropes
Trying to get new housing in Richmond is just not working, a result of too many headwinds from a perfect storm that includes a City Council made up of NIMBY RPA wackos, a staff that can’t get their act together, rent control and just cause, reimagining public safety,...
Contra Costa College Culinary Academy 14th Annual Food & Festival April 23rd, 2023
Oakland Symphony Free Family Concert – Sunday, April 16 – 4pm
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It Gets Worse and Worse
As I was passing through Point Molate yesterday, I could not help but notice that the winter storms have not been kind to the cottages at Winehaven. Several more have experienced roof damage that undoubtedly has resulted in interior damage, including mold, making the...
Looking For a Few Good Gardeners
Back before COVID, we had a group of volunteers who took care of the landscaping and gardens at East Brother Lighthouse. They had a “Garden Party” once a month with an island picnic. We need people who can make a monthly commitment – not a one-time thing. We would...