Richmond Black on Black Crime Summit
When: Saturday, June 4, 2005, 9:00 AM to 5:0 PM Where: Lovonya DeJean Midle School, 3400 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA See Story following: Community leaders stepping up to quell deadly trend Posted on Sun, May. 29, 2005 By Sara Steffens CONTRA COSTA TIMES Gun...
National Park Service Reorganizes Contra Costa County Units with Headquarters in Richmond ” and Other Rosie News
(See attached PDF file for version with photos) The National Park Service has reorganized, under a single superintendent located in Richmond, its entire Contra Costa County organization, which consists of four units: Rosie the Riveter World war II/Home Front National...
Neighborhoods Using Technology to Fight Crime in Richmond
There aren't enough police in the world to provide the level of surveillance or patrols necessary to impact the petty crime that plagues even neighborhoods that are considered upscale. These crimes typically include vehicle thefts and break-ins, burglary, vandalism...
Of Cars, Ferries, Long Trains, Grade Separations and Transit Oriented Development
CARS AND FERRIES A decision by Toyota on Richmond"s offer to turn Port Terminal 3 into an additional automobile transshipment center has been delayed but is expected in the next couple of weeks. Meanwhile, the Water Transit Authority is nearing completion of its...
Rich McCoy Moves On
City Manager Bill Lindsay informed the City Council yesterday of the resignation of Rich McCoy, Assistant City Manager, effective June 3, 2005. According to Lindsay, "Rich has been an instrumental part of the management team at the City of Richmond and his expertise...
City of Richmond Project Status Reports
These should be on the City"s website, but the next best thing is posting them on the E-FORUM. The attached reports provide information about projects, status, schedules and contact persons. Developments Under Construction.doc Developments Under Review.doc Engineering...
Report on Dining Habits of City Officials
If you missed last night"s KPIX Channel 5 report on City of Richmond officials spending on meals during 2003 and 2004, you can view the video from your computer. Click on CBS 5 Investigates: Richmond City Spending. If that doesn"t work go to http://www2.cbs5.com and...
KPIX Richmond Investigation to Air Tonight
The long anticipated investigative expose report on Richmond city government by KPIX Channel 5 is being advertised today to be aired at 11:00 PM tonight. KPIX has been researching this piece since late 2004. For many weeks, a team of KPIX investigators was combing...
Chevron Steps up to the Plate
According to the Richmond City website, Chevron employees 2,442 persons in Richmond, about the same as in its headquarters in San Ramon. It is unclear whether this includes Chevron Research, which could make the Richmond figure even higher. The following story from...
City Council Comes Through During National Preservation Month
The Richmond City Council confirmed its dedication to preserving Richmond"s cultural resources during National Preservation Month (May) and Richmond"s Centennial Year by unanimously adopting two important measures. The first is an amendment to Richmond"s Historic...
Governator Releases Tribal Gaming Policy Statement
The following was just received from Richmond City Manager Bill Lindsay describing a policy statement from Governor Schwarzeneger regarding tribal gaming which included the following points: 1. He will oppose any proposal for federal acquisition of lands within...
Party, Party, Party
FESTIVALS Until 2004, Richmond had an active Festivals Committee and City financing of three city-sponsored festivals: Festival by the Bay, Cinco de Mayo and Juneteenth. Festival by the Bay was at Marina Bay, and the other two were traditionally at the Barrett Avenue...
Richmond’s Largest Apartment Complex Sets 6-Year Sales Record at Twice the Assessed Value
West County Times: Friday evening's East Bay Biz Buzz: Housing complex sells for $114.5 million A PENNSYLVANIA-BASED real estate investment company has purchased a 1,008-unit Richmond apartment complex for $114.5 million in what a broker described as the largest...
Point Richmond Centennial Stroll
The 16th Annual Point Richmond Stroll, which is a part of Richmond"s continuing Centennial Year festivities, will be held Thursday, May 16, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For more information, see http://www.pointrichmond.com/stroll.htm. This year"s event, which showcases...
DTSC Takes Control of Richmond Shoreline Cleanups at Two Sites
Following requests by the Bay Area Residents for Responsible Development (BARRD), the Richmond Progressive Alliance and the West County Toxics Coalition and passage of supporting resolutions by both the Richmond City Council and the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors,...
Richard Mitchell Appointed Richmond’s Interim Planning Director
Richmond City Manager Bill Lindsay has announced his selection of Richard Mitchell as Interim Planning Director for the City of Richmond following the recent move of former Planning Director Barry Cromartie to the City of American Canyon. In making the appointment,...
Staying Informed on Richmond Events
There are always lots of things to do in Richmond, Some are fun; some are educational and some are civic. A good way to stay informed is to bookmark and regularly visit Internet resources such as the City of Richmond list known as "The Greensheet" only because it is...
Study Session on Just Cause Postponed
The following was issued by Richmond Mayor Irma Anderson today: PRESS ADVISORY EMBARGOED for release until 5/15/05 13 May 2005 CONTACT: Jay Leonhardy Assistant to the Mayor 510.620.6503 (w) 510.610.5162 (cell) PUBLIC HEARING ON JUST CAUSE RENT ORDINANCE DELAYED Mayor...
Jay Vincent – Sharing Richmond’s Shorelines
For over 75 years, Jay Vincent worked long, tirelessly and, ultimately, successfully to create opportunities for others to enjoy the Richmond shoreline he had grown to love through sailing, trails, parks and cultural and historical sites. I had the privilege of...
San Pablo Avenue Reconstruction Underway
Caltrans is rebuilding San Pablo Avenue from 35th Street in Oakland through Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, and El Cerrito to I-80 at Cutting Boulevard at the Richmond city limit. For additional information, see http://www2.dot.ca.gov/dist4/sanpabloave/. For questions,...