After 22 months of closure, the Brad Moody Underpass was partially opened on Thursday, July 2, relieving frustrated residents and business owners who had spent nearly two years with limited road access.  Continue reading

Next time you dine at local favorite Portumex, turn right on your way out – you’ll be directly in front of one of Richmond’s best-kept secrets. Continue reading

After Richmond starts the 4th of July party one night early, our neighboring cities keep it going all day long.  Here are our top picks of local Independence Day celebrations: Continue reading

It’s summer – the kids are out of school, and some days the fog even burns off before lunchtime.  Have a house that’s full of energy, but want to avoid the long drive out to Sky High or Six Flags?  Check out these opportunities to get active without going far: Continue reading

Richmond kicks off Independence Day celebrations one day early, as usual, with two great options for music and fireworks.   Continue reading

7/1/2015 - As many of you know, over recent months Mayor Tom Butt has gotten into the habit of - hmmm, how should I put this?...well, to put it in the best possible light, he has gotten into the habit of showcasing his disdain for the RPA and those of us on the City Council who affiliate ourselves ...typed with thumbs... Continue reading

Let’s be clear about this. My beef is not with the RPA, which includes hundreds of thoughtful people who want to improve Richmond. My beef is with the three City Council members – Let’s call them the RPA-3 – who as standard bearers for the RPA have left the rails and are putting Richmond in danger. Continue reading

The city budget wasn't the only source of contention when the Richmond City Council met on Tuesday night.  During closed session, the Council discussed the relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory.  Following a column on the Council's lack of consensus by Chris Treadway of the Contra Costa Times, both Mayor Tom Butt and Councilmember Jovanka Beckles took to social media to share their sides of the dispute. Continue reading