Subject: Updated Procedures for City Council Meetings View this in your browser On March 16, 2020, the Health Officer of Contra Costa County issued an Order through April 7, 2020, that directed that all individuals living in the County to shelter at their place of...

East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: One of the League’s primary advocacy efforts during COVID-19 is ensuring that property taxes continue to be collected. A blanket statewide exemption from property tax collection would have serious fiscal impacts...

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 April 3rd, 2020. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th. Closed Session...

Thank you for your continued support and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are highlights regarding Kaiser Permanente’s ongoing response. Regular updates can also be found by visiting about.kp.org. A wide array of information on the fast-moving...

For Immediate Release: April 3, 2020 Media Contact: Joint Information Center, 925-608-5463 Contra Costa Issues Mass Isolation and Quarantine Orders for People with COVID-19 and Their Close Contacts Health Officer Dr. Chris Farnitano announced today that the County is...

For Release: April 2, 2020 Media Contact: Kim McCarl, 925-608-5463 Craneway Pavilion in Richmond to be Converted into a Federal Medical Station for COVID-19 Patients As part of local emergency preparations, Contra Costa County officials are working with Federal and...

With everyone laser-focused on coronavirus and the unprecedented disruptions affecting every part of life, normally scrappy Richmond politics has slipped far below the radar. We have an election coming up in a little over seven months, when three city council members...

The new order is MUCH more restrictive than the last one: The actual order: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/64727/2020-0331-Health-Officer-Order-COVID19. The “summary”:...

Letter Template for Tenants Facing Financial Hardship Due to COVID-19 On March 17, 2020, the City of Richmond declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and adopted an emergency Order (Resolution 20-20) prohibiting certain types of evictions,...

Paratransit R-Transit: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/2880/R-Transit-Paratransit (More info 510-307-8026) Health & Fitness Activities AARP: https://videos.aarp.org/detail/video/4136656625001/the-aarp-15-minute-workout---aarp National Institute on Aging:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...