City Manager's Weekly Report

The City Manager Weekly Report provides a brief update on City activities that have occurred the past week of interest to the community. It is generally posted every Monday.

Earth Day Cleanup at Wildcat Creek April 26, 2014

Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up Wildcat Creek with The Watershed Project this Saturday April 26, 2014, 9am-12:30pm. Free snacks/refreshments provided for your hard work.

Two locations:
Verde Elementary School at 2000 Giaramita St, and
EBRPD Wildcat Staging Area or on Richmond Pkwy btw Gertrude & Pittsburg.

It's a Great Time to Clean out your Medicine Cabinet!

Protect our kids, families and environment by properly disposing of your unwanted and expired medicines.

Medicines in the home are a leading cause of accidental poisoning and flushed or trashed medicines can end up polluting our waters. Rates of prescription drug abuse are alarmingly high - over half of teens abusing medicines... Read on...

Ground breaking for the Breuner Marsh Restoration Project

Long time efforts by local community pays off in the beginning of the restoration of 150 acres of wetlands at Breuner Marsh on Richmond's shoreline.

Bay Area Community Resources AmeriCorps/VISTA

Today, Mayor Gayle McLaughlin joined more than 1,700 mayors to highlight the dedication of national and local service members.

She presented a proclamation to Bay Area Community Resources’ AmeriCorps/VISTA Director, Carol Weinstein and two of its service members, Chris Peralta and Sierra Lander. Sherry Drobner, LEAP Director, was also in attendance.... Read on...

Richmond Neighborhood Public Art Mini-Grant in the News

The American Teenager Project, a 2014 Neighborhood Public Art (NPA) mini-grant recipient, was the subject of a KPIX Channel 5 report.

The American Teenager Project photo exhibition, by and about Richmond teenagers, was on display at the Richmond Art Center’s community gallery Jan. 11th through March 4th.

The project demonstrated the intent of the NPA... Read on...

Standard & Poor's Rating Agency has upgraded the City's Issuer Credit Rating

SAN FRANCISCO (Standard & Poor's) March 7, 2014--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its issuer credit rating (ICR) on Richmond, Calif. to 'AA-'
from 'A+' and its long-term rating and underlying... Read on...

Health Party

Celebrate Richmond's weekly health hub at Nevin Community Center every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm. FREE healthy food distribution, zumba, health screens & more!

Health Party

Celebrate Richmond's weekly health hub at Nevin Community Center every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm. FREE healthy food distribution, zumba, health screens & more!

Richmond Swim Center Closed due to Maintenance

The Richmond Swim Center is currently closed due to maintenance. Most swim programs have been relocated to the Richmond Plunge. For swim program schedules, please check our website at www.ci.richmond.ca.us/richmond or you... Read on...

Kids 'N Motion Summer Camp

Master Programs/Activities Calendar 2014

This is a quick guide to Recreation Department programs and activities.

21st Annual Senior Night Out

An evening of dining and live entertainment, plus drawings for great prizes. Dinner will be served from 6:45pm-7:45pm. Tickets available at Richmond Recreation Complex. For event information call Eli Williams at 510-232-4690... Read on...

Family Free Movies

Bring the whole family out for a free movie at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. All movies are rated PG and start at 6:00pm. Popcorn and bottled water will be available for $1 each.

3rd of July Celebration

Enjoy a fireworks display along with food vendors, live blues band, DJ music, and kid's fun zone.

Richmond Fall Fest

Enjoy great food, face painting, games and our Floating Pumpkin Patch!