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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 |...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – Closed Session Begins at 5:00 p.m.
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 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: CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M.
Information about COVID-19 and your care at Kaiser Permanente
Many Richmond residents are Kaiser members. In case you did not get this, I am sharing it. Do not reply. This notification is automatically generated. We are dedicated to your health and safety We understand you may be feeling concerned about coronavirus, also known...
COVID-19 update – City in State of Emergency
From: Laura Snideman Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 9:05 PM To: Genevieve Pastor-Cohen Subject: City of Richmond - COVID-19 update Dear fellow employees: A short while ago (today, March 10, 2020), as the City of Richmond’s Director of Emergency Services, I followed the...
Governor Newsom Issues New Executive Order Further Enhancing State and Local Government’s Ability to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Governor's Press Office Thursday, March 12, 2020 (916) 445-4571 Governor Newsom Issues New Executive Order Further Enhancing State and Local Government’s Ability to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic Directs Californians to follow public...
Other Shoe Falls in Coal Ban – Richmond Stuck with the Bill
As predicted, the City of Richmond has been served with multiple lawsuits by Levin, Wolverine and Phillips 66 in both state and federal court challenging the City’s enactment of the ordinance prohibiting the storage and handling of coal. I estimate that the cost to...