Dear Constituent,| My office will hold our third telephone Town Hall tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31, from 4 pm to 5 pm, focused on Staying Calm: Resources for Coping during this Corona crisis. The town hall will feature licensed clinical professionals and experts from...

This is a continuation of my last post, Into the Heart of Darkness, February 8, 2020, and the final serialization of “Before and After Vietnam.” It takes my adventures of 50 years ago up through May of 1970, at which time it finally ends. ENTERING THAILAND After...

En Español March 30, 2020 Dear WCCUSD Families, Today, Contra Costa Health Services announced that the shelter-in-place order will be extended through May 3. While we know that schools will be closed through May 1, this new order highlights the continued need to...

Last night’s League of California Cities Update: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: It has been an incredible week of actions and announcements. We continue to applaud you and thank you for your service and leadership to your cities through this...

Sending this message on behalf of City Manager Laura Snideman Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending March 27th, 2020. Meeting Notes The next Richmond City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th, 2020. Enjoy the...

Former Assemblyman Bob Campbell succumbs to cancer Longtime Richmond assemblyman was known for his progressive voice Former California Assemblyman Robert “Bob” Campbell speaks at a retirement party in October 2019 in San Pablo. Campbell died Friday following a battle...

Dear Constituent, My telephone Town Hall on March 24 focused on financial relief actions that our state, federal, and local governments have taken to help those who've lost jobs or had hours reduced, small businesses that have had to close, and others that have been...

Update from last night from League of California Cities: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: In very late breaking news, the U.S. Senate just unanimously approved (96-0) a $2 trillion emergency package to address economic impacts from COVID-19. We...

LAST CALL FOR 20-21 FELLOW PRIORITY APPLICATIONS! Application closes March 29, 2020. Our extended application period is coming up this Sunday, March 29. If you are interested in taking on the most pressing social and environmental issues while making a difference in...

To further help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Richmond’s Parks and Landscaping Division requests that families refrain from using play structures at parks. If you choose to take your children out to exercise or get fresh air, please use areas of parks...

Last night’s comprehensive update from League of California Cities: Good evening East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Today, the Governor issued an executive order on state prisons and juvenile facilities (see below). The Governor did indicate to...

Last night’s briefing from League of California Cities: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Today, based on feedback we received from you about impacts to your cities, the League of California Cities made a request to Governor Newsom (see attached...

While properly sheltering in place yesterday, I celebrated my birthday in style with Shirley, as well as with Rosie, Libby and Arlo, with a champagne luncheon featuring this year’s first spring salad from the garden. Thanks to Sandra Beyaert for preparing and...

East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Thank you for feedback and questions. We continue to work on these to address your pressing concerns. Today, Governor Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration, which was approved earlier this...

How to support local restaurants during the COVID-19 outbreak Local Richmond restaurants need your support more than ever during the Corona-virus outbreak. Many restaurants are offering take out. To help you know who is offering these services, we created a list of...

East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Tonight, the Governor released a new executive order. This order encompasses many items but we want to highlight some that you may be interested in (but do also review the EO): · Section 2: Additional Brown Act...

From League of California Cities: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: There was significant technical difficulty with the 8:30p call this evening, and we completely appreciate and understand your frustration. No notes were captured from the call,...

What is the impact on construction projects in Contra Costa County? So long as social distancing practices are used during construction, certain projects are allowed. All residential construction projects that are partly completed can continue to completion in order...

Dear Richmonders, Please check out resources for Richmond residents, business owners, employees compiled by Richmond Main Street here. Click on any drop down menu to access information ranging from safety updates, health guidelines, food access,...

The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is available on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: - NO CLOSED SESSION - CITY COUNCIL BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M....