A monthly update by Michelle Blackwell, Chair, Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. Go Go Garbage! More Service – Less Money In November, Chris Lehon from RecycleMore gave the Government Relations Committee an update on the new garbage franchise deal that is under consideration for West County Cities and unincorporated West...
Press Release from Gardeners’ Guild, November 19, 2013. The Professional Landcare Network, a national organization representing over 100,000 landscape professionals recently presented Gardeners’ Guild with a first place honor for a landscape installation project in Mill Valley. Every year, The Network, referred to as “PLANET“, holds a celebratory dinner to...
The Office City (formerly Radstons Office Supply) announces plans to open a facility in the Hilltop region of Richmond by the end of the year. “We are excited about becoming an integral part of the Richmond Community; which will allow us to better service our East Bay customers.” – Bill...
Notice of Availability and Public Hearing Final Environmental Impact Report West of Hills Northern Pipelines Project The Board of Directors of the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is scheduled to consider certification of the West of Hills Northern Pipelines Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approval of the project,...
AC Transit will be hosting several community meetings next week about Proposed Fare Restructuring. A series of community meetings on the proposal will be held and the public is invited to attend and comment. The proposal includes these elements: • Introducing a local Day Pass & eliminating transfers • Adjusting...
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is aware that there have been a number of odor complaints reported this afternoon. We wanted to let you know that our fenceline monitors as well as current wind direction do not indicate that there are emission sources coming from the Richmond Refinery that would result in...
Dear Community Member, I wanted to let you know that Nigel Hearne will be taking another leadership position in Chevron, and I will be assuming his role of General Manager here at the refinery. I have worked with Chevron for 27 years, and have worked in Richmond on and off...
Article by Michelle Blackwell, Chair, Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. Zakhary Mallett, Bart Board Director, District 7, dropped into the Government Relations Committee meeting in May to give the Richmond Chamber an overview of his plans to reduce the traffic load on I-80. Mallet is proposing a new study to...
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is currently accepting grant applications for emission reduction projects located throughout the Bay Area, including Richmond! This is a great opportunity for those local businesses who own or operate commercial vehicles or equipment. Currently, $5 million dollars are available on a first-come,...
Doctors Medical Center is hosting its next blood drive at its Outpatient Center site, 100 A Towne Center, in San Pablo from 10 AM to 4 PM on Friday May 31, 2013. Refreshments will be provided. In the wake of recent national emergencies, the need for blood donations is at...
