Join the Army and See the World
This is a dubious anniversary, but fifty years ago today, March 8, 1968, I exchanged my bell-bottoms and tie dyes for Army green and took up an offer from Uncle Sam to see the world. And I did. I was neither drafted nor did I exactly volunteer. I had previously...
Richmond Promise: We’re in the Homestretch…Scholarship Apps DUE THIS Friday!
Dear Richmond and West County Partners, The Richmond Promise Scholarship Application for high school seniors is due THIS Friday, March 9 at midnight! We currently have a total of 403 scholarship applications submitted. 250 scholarships have been started, but remain...
Traffic Advisory – RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project – Week of March 5
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending March 2, 2018. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6th, beginning with Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the Richmond Housing Authority Board at...
March 6, 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M.
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED SESSION 5:00 p.m. RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY BEGINS AT 6:25...
Richmond Mayor’s Community Fund is accepting applications!
Richmond Mayor's Community Fund is accepting applications! Richmond Mayor's Community Fund Grant The Richmond Mayor's Community Fund is currently accepting grant applications for 2018. These grants will be given solely to youth sports teams and leagues in Richmond,...
Chinese New Year Celebration – Saturday, March 3rd
From the Community Services Department: We still have some tickets left for this Saturday’s Chinese New Year Celebration. This is a family friendly event. Join us for a sit down meal and entertainment which includes lion dancing. If interested, you can purchase...
Business Roundtable – One Week Away!
The March Business Roundtable is right around the corner! Join us next week on March 7, 2018 at Hilltop Mechanics Bank (3190 Klose Way) as we network, learn about now businesses and learn about ways to improve Richmond’s business climate. The presenters on March 7th...
Student Financial Aid Application Deadlines Friday!
SUBJECT: FAFSA & DREAM ACT APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 2! Good evening West Contra Costa Unified School District high school seniors and parents, We are days away from the March 2nd deadline to submit the FAFSA or the CA Dream Act for your student to be able to receive...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending February 23, 2018
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending February 23, 2018. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th, beginning with Closed Session at 5:30 PM, followed by the Richmond Housing Authority...
Mayor’s State of the City
Last night, I made my fourth State of the City presentation since I took office as mayor of Richmond. If you haven’t yet seen it, here are the links and our webpage for the presentation: Slides only: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3539/State-of-the-City Link straight to...
Resilient by Design Community Workshop March 1, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Verde School
From Katie Stege: Thank you for your interest in staying up to date with the Home Team’s work in North Richmond as part of the Resilient by Design Challenge! Alongside our Community Advisory Board we’re making exciting progress towards design concepts and...
February 27, 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED SESSION 5:30 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL BEGINS AT 6:30 p.m.
Kennedy High School Mock Trial Team Advances
Kennedy High School participated in the recent County-wide High School Mock Trial competition at the Courthouse in Martinez, and the team scored well enough to advance to the quarterfinals round! The competition judges praised the 14 students on the team for their...
Policing — Richmond Style
I received the following a few days ago from Chief Allwyn Brown. As you can see, policing Richmond continues to be dangerous and challenging, but the RPD seems to stay on top of it. Dear City Manager Bill Lindsay, Mayor Tom Butt and Councilmembers, Community safety is...
Quarterly Update from MCE
In 2018, we’re looking forward to some exciting changes and growth for MCE—including enrolling nine new Contra Costa jurisdictions and welcoming several new sister CCAs into the California energy landscape. See the attached CalCCA quarterly update for more on...
Chevron Continues to Erode City Damage Claims in 2012 Fire
Judge Barry Goode just granted two out of three of Chevron’s motions to eliminate claims against Chevron for the 2012 fire. He has ‘dismissed’ the City’s causes of action for lost property taxes and for damages related to an ‘ultrahazardous activity.’ In short, he...
February 20, 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M.
SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M. The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, February 20, 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED SESSION 5:00 p.m. SPECIAL...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending February 16, 2018
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending February 16, 2018. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20th, beginning with Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by a Special Meeting of the...
Updates from MCE
CalCCA Quarterly Update By the end of 2018, California’s 12 operational CCAs are expected to serve more than 3,355,000 homes and businesses across 21 counties. By 2020, it’s estimated that over 50 percent of California residents will have CCA service! Read the...
Betty Soskin at Her Best!
This is a must see, Betty Reid Soskin at her best! She is sharp, witty and philosophical. See https://www.makers.com/playlists/5a70b5a9d3d19f0001dd7cff/5a79ff2d44a64b138fefea2d.