New from City Hall Invest in an electric vehicle and reduce your carbon footprint. You can conveniently charge your vehicle around the City of Richmond. The electric vehicle charging station at the Richmond Art Center (located at 2540 Barrett Ave.) has saved 2,670 gallons of gasoline – equivalent to 8,938...
From Richmond Mayor Tom Butt Effective January 1, 2016, the minimum wage in Richmond rose to $11.52/hour. A study conducted at the time the ordinance was passed projected that the new minimum will add $14 million to payrolls in Richmond for the year 2016.
Q&A • Richmond Pulse EDITOR’S NOTE: In the last of a series of interviews with Richmond Pulse, Police Chief Chris Magnus discusses his departure from Richmond. Magnus recently accepted a new position as police chief of Tucson, Ariz. Richmond Pulse: Why are you leaving Richmond? Chris Magnus: Richmond is a very...
Getting Ready for Winter Storms Richmond is taking steps to help residents prepare for this winter’s expected heavy rains by offering free sandbags. Residents are urged to clean gutters, downspouts, storm drains and ditches and also stock up on sandbags if needed. Richmond residents can access sand and shovels to...
Save the date of Friday January 29, 2016 for the Richmond Museum Association benefit dinner at the Historic Galileo Club! Tickets are $45 per person and all proceeds benefit the operating budget of the Richmond Museum of history and the SS Red Oak Victory. Tickets can be purchased in three...
AC Transit is looking ahead to one of its largest service enhancements and most extensive service redesigns. Now in the final stages of review and refinement, the proposed Service Expansion Plan (SEP) would increase local service by up to 14 percent and significantly improve reliability and connections. The SEP...
From the Office of Richmond Mayor Tom Butt Unveiling & Ribbon Cutting of the Officer Bradley A. Moody Memorial Underpass The City of Richmond and the Police Department are inviting the community to a special ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Officer Bradley A. Moody Memorial Underpass. The 2 year...
By Chanelle Ignant | Richmond Pulse Cassie Cushing discovered her love for storytelling four years ago. She was a barista in Arizona at the time, and was learning how to roast her own coffee. A recommendation from friends inspired her to try something new – a storytelling class at a...
News from City Hall This holiday season, share Richmond’s new energy with family, friends and coworkers. The Richmond community has developed wonderful gift boxes beautifully assembled by California Delicious, a local business dedicated to creating gourmet selections from across California in spectacular gift boxes and celebration packages. The City of...
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Alameda-Contra Costa County Transit District announces the hiring of Claudia L. Allen as Chief Financial Officer effective December 7. Allen brings more than 30 years of senior management experience in finance, accounting and budget development in large-scale organizations including the Port Authority of Allegheny County in...
