Mural Dedication Ceremony in Richmond

Mural Dedication Ceremony for Richmond Identities “Richmond Identities: Extraordinary Lives/Ordinary People” On Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00 pm the Richmond Arts & Culture Commission will dedicate the new mural at the Richmond Senior Center, 2525 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA. Speakers will be Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and artist Judy Baca. Entertainment...

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Obama Care: What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for You?

At 6:00 p.m. this evening, attend a workshop, Obama Care: What does the Affordable Care Act mean for you?, hosted by the City of Richmond, Community Clinic Consortium, Lifelong Medical Care, The California Endowment and the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment. Wednesday, October 30th Richmond City Council Chambers 440...

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Fresh Air and Sewers

A monthly update by Michelle Blackwell, Chair, Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. At the October 15th Government Relations Committee meeting, Chad Davisson from the City’s Wastewater Department and Sonam Sha-Paul from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) gave us an update on their programs, plans and projects. Richmond’s...

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Imminent – Eminent It’s a Tongue Twister

A monthly update by Michelle Blackwell, Chair, Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. The September meeting of the Government Relations Committee was lively and focused on two major issues that will impact the Richmond Business community if they come to fruition.  BART Board member Zakhary Mallett came to the meeting to...

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Boxes, Doctors and Air Time

A monthly update by Michelle Blackwell, Chair, Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. Government Relations took a break in July so we held two meetings in August. Jael Myrick was a guest at our regularly scheduled GA meeting on August 20th. He got an earful from a wide variety of businesses...

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Save the Date: Richmond South Shoreline Specific Plan Development Alternatives Presentation

The Richmond Planning Division will host a third community workshop for the South Shoreline Specific Plan. At this workshop, the community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the refined design and land use alternatives that have been developed for the project based on previous community input. Please join...

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