Thanksgiving Hijinks in Point Richmond
It was warm and sunny in Point Richmond on Thanksgiving Day, and the annual "Turkey Shoot" tradition was alive and well See Chronicle story below). After the parade, many marchers and celebrants adjourned to the First United Methodist Church...
Richmond Greenway
After a recent scare wherein the Metropolitan Transportation Commission threatened to pull $1.9 million in funding for the Richmond Greenway due to lack of progress and alleged mismanagement, the project is back on track, thanks to full matching financial support by...
Looking for Famous Richmond Women
The Contra Costa Commission for Women annually inducts seven women into the Women"s Hall of Fame, established by the Board of Supervisors, in the following categories: Leadership Community Justice Environment Health Care Arts Technology Last year, Lisa Viani was...
Red Oak Victory to be Awarded $1 Million Restoration Grant
On Thursday, November 8, 2002, Joe Green, Richmond Library Director (also in charge of Museum Services) was notified by the Caltrans staff that the California Transportation Commission, at its November 8th meeting approved a recommendation to appropriate $1,000,300 to...
Lovonya DeJean Middle School: General Information
Lovonya DeJean Middle School 3400 Macdonald Avenue Richmond, CA 94804-3003 Phone: (510) 412-5056 Fax: (510) 412-5060 Principal: Antoinette Henry-Evans Campus Features Lovonya DeJean Middle School occupies 15 acres at the former Harry Ells site. The campus consists of...
Tourism in Richmond?
Richmond"s Economic Development Plan, Goal ED-D states "Diversify the City"s Economic Base," and Policy ED-C.3 states "Promote Richmond as a destination point for non-residents by building on the City"s unique shoreline and waterfront assets, scenic features, and...
Rosie The Riveter Memorial Deemed Best
RICHMOND WARTIME MEMORIAL WINS FIRST PLACE IN SF BAY CROSSINGS BEST OF THE WATERFRONT SURVEY Rosie the Riveter Memorial best museum in the Bay Area San Francisco"s Bay Crossings (www.baycrossings.com) has published the results of its First Annual Best of the...
Draft General Chemical Safety Audit Released
The Draft Safety Evaluation of the General Chemical-Richmond Works Facility was released on November 15, and the public will have a chance to review and make suggestions about a draft report of a safety evaluation at a chemical plant in the East Bay that has been the...
Sister City Visit
We returned yesterday from a 10-day trip to China, the principle motivation of which was an official biannual delegation to Richmond"s sister city, Zhoushan. This was my first visit to Asia in 32 years, my first trip having been initiated by Uncle Sam in 1970 with the...
Ford Assembly Building Rehabilitation Underway
With amazingly little fanfare, the long-awaited rehabilitation of the 550,000 square foot Ford Assembly Building and future home of the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park Visitor Center is now underway by APP (Assembly Plant Partners)....
City Officials Obsessed with Secrecy
Today"s West County Times carried a story of a tempestuous meeting of the Police Commission wherein a couple of city officials reportedly criticized me for quoting in an E-FORUM a memo from three police commissioners expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of...
Chronicle’s Chip Johnson on Richmond Roll
Outing Richmond problems seems to be emerging as a weekly pastime for Chronicle columnist Chip Johnson (see story at the end of this E-FORUM). Last week it was Chief Samuels; this week it is Assistant City Manager for Finance, Anna Vega. What is the background of this...
Free Tow Service
If you drive in the Bay Area, you should read this incredible service, described by a friend: "My car had a flat tire a week ago on the highway. I was lucky that a CHP officer stopped by within seconds. He told me he will call for a "free service" to change my tire or...
General Chemical Parent Company in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
GenTek, the parent company of General Chemical (notorious in Richmond for acid releases), has filed under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. GenTek is heavily invested in the telecom business, which has taken a major hit in the economic downturn of the last two...
Have We Already Forgotten Rosie?
In a study session prior to the October 22, 2002, City Council meeting, the three newest members of the Community and Economic Development leadership team made a one-hour presentation of their strategic management plans for the Community and Economic Development...
Join the Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission is a hands-on group of volunteers committed to advocating for and bringing the arts to Richmond's residents. The Commission recently sponsored Artrain USA, a 5-day event that brought the nation's only art museum on a train to Richmond....
Owens Corning Scrubs Proposed Richmond Asphalt Plan
I received the following letter today. I want to thank everyone who helped oppose this inappropriate use. October 21, 2002 The Honorable Thomas K. Butt 2600 Barrett Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 Dear Mr. Butt: Due to current market conditions in the roofing asphalt...
Bay Trail Blazes Through Richmond
Courtesy of TRAC (Trails for Richmond Action Committee), the following report updates Bay Trail progress in Richmond. The last three months have witnessed great strides forward, including over 3-1/2 miles of new trail built and two new grants awarded. Many of you were...
Contra Costa Times Article Stirs Unnecessary Ford Plant Controversy
An article in the Contra Costa (and West County) times on October 19 raised provocative questions about the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ford assembly Plant. The article appears to be based largely on a letter sent by a member of the City Council to Malcolm Hunter...
Chronicle Lauds Richmond’s Atchison Village
A multi-page article in Friday"s San Francisco Chronicle extolled the affordability and sense of community offered by Richmond"s Atchison Village. The community is part of the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park, is listed on the...