Although the story below says that the FPPC “dismissed” my complaint, that is not the action they took. What the FPPC wrote, without any explanation, is that they, “will not pursue an enforcement action,” but they offered me an opportunity to appeal, which I have...

From Kathy Kramer: Dear Friend of the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase, I’m writing to let you know about our many upcoming spring events: also about Assembly Bill 1572, which provides an amazing opportunity to create native plant...

With the increased threat of wildfires statewide, and especially the recent devastating fires in the Los Angels area, the issue of fire prevention has taken on unprecedented importance. The developed areas of Richmond are surrounded by thousands of acres of...

Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, January 24, 12:30pm. Help Them See It So They Can Be It STEAM the Streets Ben Gilbarg You don’t know what you don’t know. There are so many career fields that our...

Compensation of City Council members is a fascinating topic. Most cities in California are “General Law” cities with governing structures set by state law that specifies five council members, a rotating mayor, and a city manager that actually runs the city. The...

This just happened to pop up on Instagram! Fifty years ago, in Richmond, We erected the first wind turbine to cogenerate with the grid in California -- and also the largest wind turbine ever erected in California at that time....

Thanks to CBS News for covering this – a follow up from Gigantic Sideshow in Richmond's National Park Presages MLK Day, January 20, 2025. It’s not just the sideshows, it’s the complete lack of respect that the Richmond City Council has for city assets, particularly...

It was January 19, 2025, a quiet Sunday evening on the Richmond waterfront, the day before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday. The Karen Sudjihan and Alex Markels Trio were entertaining at the Riggers Loft. Then all hell broke loose. Hundreds of people...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...

The San Francisco Chronicle has reported that former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao -- who was recalled in November -- has been indicted by a federal grand jury following a federal corruption investigation. The FBI also raided the home of San Leandro Councilmember Bryan...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...

In September of last year, I filed a complaint with the FPPC regarding the following violations by Najari Smith (http://www.tombutt.com/pdf/Najari Smith Complaint - Narrative, Evidence and Witnesses 9-14-2024.pdf): Improper use of campaign funds, including personal...

Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Golf Club (address below) on Friday, January 10, 12:30pm. Estate Planning 101 Patrick Elahmadie A presentation discussing the importance of estate planning, the different pieces of an estate plan, and...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...

Beginning on November 1, which is the date of my mother’s first letter from her Hawaii trip 84 years ago, I am serializing day by day, the book, Cecilia King’s Extraordinary Senior Trip, which you can obtain from Amazon in either Kindle or paperback. I hope you enjoy...