City of Richmond, CA Environmental and Health Initiatives

Construction of Phase 1 of the Richmond Wellness Trail is progressing. The General Contractor (Ghilotti Bros., Inc.) will continue to install the storm drain ma...in line on Marina Way South from Virginia Avenue to Maine Avenue. The storm drain work is anticipated to continue through early July. During the latter part of July, the contractor will start work on the rain gardens. See more

Construction of the Via Verdi Slope Stabilization project continued this week. The work includes construction of a culvert in San Pablo Creek, earthwork and ut...ility work, reconstruction of the damaged portion of Via Verdi Drive, and removal of the temporary detour road. Until the new road repairs are complete, safe access for traveling in both directions along Via Verdi Drive will be maintained at all times. Activity for the next week will include starting rebar installation and continuing excavating for the new culvert. See more

The Recreation Complex has re-opened for residents and we want to show it some love! #LoveYourBlock by joining us for our Community Clean-up - Richmond Recrea...tion Complex to clean-up, weed, and mulch the entrance on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. REGISTER NOW: recreationcleanup.eventbrite.com Hosted by Richmond CA Community Services, @richmondloveyourblock, Richmond Tool Library, and City of Richmond Public Works Parks & Landscaping Division!

Get to know #BayRENBusiness, a new #energyefficiency program for small and medium businesses in the Bay Area. Join the webinar on June 30 at 2pm to learn about the program's all-in-one energy solution to reduce ongoing operating costs. tinyurl.com/BayRENJune30

This week's #SummerBikeChallenge Free Stuff events are your chance to pick up a Jamba Juice, Starbucks, or In-N-Out gift card (depending on your city). Get more information on upcoming Free Stuff events at 511cc.org/sbc.

Macy’s Union Square Celebrates Black History and Black Brilliance with Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibition Meet the Artists Sundays and Saturdays ...from 1pm~5pm Akili Simba, Andrea McCoy Harvey, Derrick Bell, Kelvin Curry, Orin Carpenter, Stephen Bruce, Tiffany Conway, VirgiNia Jourdan See more

PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER (PBV) WAITING LIST - The Terraces Senior Apartments, Richmond, CA - 62 or older . Monday, March 22, 2021 at 10 AM through Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 4:00 PM. http://www.contracostahousing.org/

Vaccines can help prevent you from serious illness, but it’s important to continue healthy actions like wearing a mask & keeping social distance.

"Estamos esperando nuestro turno y estamos listos para vacunarnos," dice Los Tigres Del Norte. "Infórmate, edúcate y vacúnate." bit.ly/3byWMyt

¿Conoce a alguien elegible para la vacuna contra el COVID-19 que no pueda o no sepa cómo programar una cita sin ayuda? En nuestro sitio web tenemos una guía para que usted pueda ayudarle a programar una cita: http://bit.ly/3cGXdsp

Today is the very first day of our art walk featuring talented artist @g.theartist510! For the next 3 weeks, every Monday, Olu will install a new piece in the ...windows for the community to enjoy. QR codes will be placed in the windows so you can scan and find out more about the painting. We are so excited to see this come together & can’t wait for you all to enjoy. Just walk on by.

For all updated city information related to the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19, please visit the City of Richmond site at: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3914/Richmond-Coronavirus-Info

Vacúnate para protegerte y proteger a tus seres queridos de la influenza, y ayudar a que los escasos recursos médicos se usen para pacientes con COVID-19 y otros enfermos graves que necesitan hospitalización. bit.ly/3jgdQel

FIRE AND POLICE TOY PROGRAM REGISTRATION SAVE THE DATE As many of you know, for over 30 years The Richmond Fire and Police Toy Program has provided needed food..., toys and bicycles to West Contra Costa County families in need during the holidays. We know this year because of the health order, we cannot hold the gathering we normally have. We also know many families are struggling. Despite the COVID pandemic the Toy Program board led by Police and Fire has still elected to go forward with a modified event and provide gift cards to families in need. Registration will occur online only, and will begin November 1st. We will provide a link for registration once it launches. Registration will be first come, first served until the placed are filled. You can also check out www.richmondfireandpolicetoyprogram.com Thank you, in service.

These are the last days to come get seeds at the library! October 30th is the last day we'll have appointments to pick up seeds, so call us if you want to start a winter garden!

Awesome opportunity from RYSE Center for our #RichmondCA youth to create community safety solutions. $500 grants available. Complete the interest form by Nov. 6 http://bit.ly/FIAVlab #FreedomIsAVerb #YouthSpeak #YouthLead #CommunitySafety

More businesses and community activities can reopen beginning today after the county’s data indicators for COVID-19 transmission showed improvement in October. View the full list at bit.ly/2Qyl3KW.

Need a meal? We got you! Swing by our Meal Giveaway today, 11am-1pm @ RPAL parking lot (entrance on 23rd Street). Drive thru & walk-ins Mask required Delici...ous, healthy meals for anyone in need No walk-in volunteers, please. Sign-up now for a future date www.tinyurl.com/RichmondMainStreetMeals #ChefsForAmerica #RichmondCA #FoodGiveaway #FreeMeals

Investing in our #MainStreetApproach toolbox. #PastForward20 National Trust for Historic Preservation Main Street America

The City of Richmond will be hosting a Virtual Community Workshop on the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code. Attendees can learn more and share comments on the proposed zoning map. Wednesday, November 4th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Zoom: https://zoom.us/join... Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 964 5334 3097 Passcode: 94804 For more information visit, https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/2965/RLC-FBC

Free legal workshop: This workshop will help you understand basic contracts with commercial kitchens, catering venues, farmers markets and pop-up events, online... food delivery services, and related to permitted microenterprise kitchens or homemade food sales, with a special focus on preventing the food industry legal problems arising frequently during these difficult times of Covid-19 and economic recession. Register here: https://bit.ly/3mq19zq See more

20 YEARS TODAY! Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park was officially established on October 24, 2000. To celebrate, we have a shiny new o...nline store! With your purchase of $50 or more (not including sales tax or shipping) you will receive a complimentary 20th Anniversary enameled collar pin, pictured below. To start shopping, click the link below and thank you for supporting the Trust! bit.ly/rosie-store #wecandoit #rosietrust #rosietheriveter #hope #WWII #history

Richmond Civic Center Ballot Drop Box Closing at 8:00 P.M. on Election Night Election Night is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The Vote by Mail box will be locked at... 8:00 P.M. sharp not before, not after. Voters waiting in line to deposit their ballot at 8:00 P.M. will be permitted to do so. However, no new voters may join the line after 8:00 P.M.; they must deposit their ballot in the U.S. mail.

Traffic is closed on both directions in I-80 starting @ Hilltop Dr. Shelter In Place in Richmond near Interstate 80 and Hilltop Road due to chemical fire. This... is a message from the Richmond Police and Fire Department: The previous evacuation order has been changed to a shelter in place for residents in the Fairmede Hilltop and Rolling Hills Memorial Park. If you have evacuated, you may return home but are to shelter in place. Go inside, and close all windows and doors. Stay off the phone and do not call 911 unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency. Stay indoors until further official instructions. This message is from the Richmond Police and Fire Department 510-620-2901. To see the map of this area go to www.cococws.us #ShelterinPlace #RichmondCA #Saturday