You are invited to our Education Department Open House: Monday, August 5, 2002 from 6:30 " 8:30 pm! * Meet our esteemed teachers * Find out about our classes Visit studios and galleries * Talk to other students Learn about classes offered in ceramics, drawing,...

For the first time ever " Park Ranger led bus tours of the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park sites. See attached PDF file, or see below: Saturday and Sunday Bus Tours of the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical...

In a stunning but inconclusive finale last night to 18 months of planning, the Mayor"s Richmond Shoreline Citizens Advisory Committee ended the Richmond Shoreline Strategic Plan process with a 6-5 vote to make no recommendation to the City Council. There is, however,...

As I have said many times, the E-FORUM is intended to generate debate and even dissent. The response to today"s piece on the Shoreline Strategy has been swift and vigorous. Following are examples. I have deleted names so as to not offend anyone who did not intend...

No, it"s not Richmond, but the issues are similar. A giant oil company (Chevron-Texaco) complex adjacent to an economically challenged village. They want jobs for their families and they want some of the wealth shared to help develop their run-down village. Less than...

I have placed the attached resolution on the City Council agenda for July 23, 2002. I would appreciate any comments.

On July 2, 2002, Citizens for a Better Environment (CBE) filed a "Notice of Intent to File CEQA Petition" with the City of Richmond, putting the City on notice that it intends to file a petition the Contra Costa County Superior Court challenging the City"s issuance of...

TRAC, the Trails for Richmond Action Committee (http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/trac/), provides the following report on Bay Trail progress in Richmond during the first six months of 2002. Special thanks go to: " the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) for funding...

Enjoy this fine summer weather by coming out after work today to the first performance of the Point Richmond Summer Concert Series " a Tribute to Dick Oxtot. This evening"s free performance will feature the San Francisco Feetwarmers, a Dixieland Jazz group. The...

For those who missed the previous volunteer work day at East Brother Island and those who had such a good time they wish to return, the next work party will be held Saturday, July 20. YOU MUST RSVP TO PETE MARTIN, Volunteer Coordinator, either by e-mail...

Following a release of toxic material at the General Chemical Plant in November of 2001, the Richmond City Council demanded a probe into the company"s safety practices. At first the Council agreed to direct the Planning Commission to conduct a hearing to determine if...

There are two vacancies on the Richmond Planning Commission. Please suggest individuals who may be interested in serving, particularly persons who are committed to well-planned economic development, smart growth, good design, historic preservation and environmental...

First public meeting on the General Master Plan for Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park, Richmond City Council Chamber, 6:30 PM. See attachment for more information. Point Richmond Summer Concert Series begins Friday, July 12, 5:00 PM at...

I get a lot of questions about the status of the Plunge. The notes from the last Plunge Task Force meeting are attached. A funding plan for rehabilitation of the Plunge will appear in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to be voted on by the City Council during the...

If you have missed the E-FORUM the last several weeks, it is because we have been out of town a lot. Shirley and I attended back to back 40th high school reunions in Memphis TN and Fayetteville, AR, then off to Jamaica for a week of beaches, novels and sleep. We are...

Richmond Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the owners and tenants of Baltic Square will be hosting a MIXER on Thursday, June 13, 2002, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The purpose is to celebrate the completion and provide an opportunity to tour the recently completed...

Like to garden, paint, fix things? Naw, I didn"t think so. But how about something different? Join the volunteers who help maintain the 130-year old lighthouse on East Brother Island. Garden, paint and fix things with a wonderful view. Meet interesting people. Watch...

California Policy Forum - State Policy and Smart Growth " June 13 In place of the regular April and July quarterly meetings, the Bay Area Alliance is hosting a Regional Forum on Policy Changes Needed at the State Level to Support Smart Growth in the Bay Area. The...

Those dedicated to restoring Richmond"s historical creeks " Wildcat, San Pablo, Rheem, Baxter and others " won top awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday. Lisa Viani, recently recognized by the Contra Costa Women"s Commission annual Women"s...

Tomorrow, on June 4, 2002, the Richmond City Council will consider an appeal of the Planning Commission approval on May 2, 2002, of a Conditional Use Permit CU 01-30 and Design Review approval DR 01-90 for two new 30,000 barrel liquefied petroleum gas spheres at the...