Comcast Free Internet
Comcast Internet Essentials is offering free internet for 60 days: https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/internet-essentials-low-income-broadband-coronavirus-pandemic Internet Essentials COVID 19 - Service Application: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
Resources for Richmond Residents from Richmond Main Street Initiative
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,...
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – NO Closed Session
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....
Richmond Ferry Service Suspended
Subject: Info on SF Bay Ferry service reduction Hello. Amid the fast-moving events of this week, we were not able to reach out to our municipal partners and county transportation authorities to give advance notice that WETA would be reducing San Francisco Bay Ferry...
IN 5 MINUTES: @6:30pm – Governor to Make Major Announcement
MEDIA ADVISORY: Contact: Governor's Press Office Thursday, March 19, 2020 (916) 445-4571 6:30 PM: Governor Newsom to Make Major Announcement on State's Response to COVID-19 Outbreak SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom will make a major announcement today on the state’s...
COVID-19 Update for March 18
Today’s update from the League of California Cities. East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Thank you for your continued persistence and leadership as we navigate this challenge! Today, there was significant action both at the state and federal...
Richmond Food Delivery & Take-Out List
Delivery & Take-Out List 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...
EBRPD Parks & Trails Remain Open; Building Facilities Closed
PARKS AND TRAILS OPEN TO PUBLIC Building Facilities Closed Through April 7, 2020 Parks Make Life Better The health and safety of the public and our staff is our top priority. A “Shelter in Place” order has been issued through Tuesday, April 7, 2020 for six Bay Area...
March 17 Comprehensive COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 California: State of Preparedness 3/17/20 New information in blue. Control + click on the item in table of contents for easy navigation to sought after information. Contents COVID-19 Numbers at a Glance Grand Princess Cruise Ship Actions Taken by the State...
How to Apply for Unemployment, Disability and Family Leave
Today the Governor's Office launched a new website, www.covid19.ca.gov. Of special interest, via the website, are the following links: Apply for unemployment Apply for disability benefits Apply for paid family leave
Governor Newsom to Speak Directly to Californians to Provide Update on COVID-19 Response
The Governor is scheduled to have a press conference at 5:40pm today via his California Governor Facebook page. MEDIA ADVISORY: Contact: Governor's Press Office Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (916) 445-4571 5:40 PM: Governor Newsom to Speak Directly to Californians to...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, SPECIAL Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – NO Closed Session
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Special 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.
Additional Governor and Legislature Actions Today – COVID-19
I get a great detailed briefing every morning from the League of California Cities. Maybe it’s too much information, but I am forwarding all of it. From: Samantha Caygill [mailto:scaygill@cacities.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 4:35 AM To: Samantha Caygill...
City of Richmond COVID-19 Update
The health directors of six Bay Area counties, including Contra Costa, who have legal authority to impose restrictions, expect to issue more stringent Bay Area-wide COVID-19 related orders sometime today. Meanwhile, in Richmond, libraries and senior center have been...
Governor and Legislature Actions Today – COVID-19
Governor Newsom issued two executive orders this evening. The first executive order to protect the health and safety of Californians most vulnerable to COVID-19 residing at health care, residential and non-residential facilities licensed by the state. The order...
Press Conference Beginning – Bay Area Going on Three-Week Lockdown
To see the Press Conference, go to https://www.facebook.com/sccpublichealth/videos/2620993034891014/. At a 1:00 PM Press Conference, a mandatory “shelter in place” order for all residents beginning Tuesday for the next three weeks is expected to be announced, as...
New, stricter Bay Area COVID-19 guidelines
County Health Officers issued mandatory restrictions to stop virus spread. The Health Officers have taken these new steps to slow the spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 virus. Without this restrictive action, our healthcare systems may become overwhelmed. While...
Latest on COVID-19 from California Office of Emergency Services
COVID-19 California: State of Preparedness 3/15/20 New information in blue. Control + click on the item in table of contents for easy navigation to sought after information. Contents COVID-19 Numbers at a Glance Grand Princess Cruise Ship Actions Taken by the State...
Richmond slammed with multiple federal, state lawsuits over ban on coal and petcoke
Richmond slammed with multiple federal, state lawsuits over ban on coal and petcoke An uncovered coal car rumbles along the tracks in Richmond, Calif. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. (Kristopher Skinner/Bay Area News Group) By Annie Sciacca |...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending March 13, 2020
This message is being sent on behalf of City Manager Laura Snideman Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending March 13th, 2020. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th. Closed Session...