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Comment on Richmond leaders hail completion of J.O. Ford Elementary construction project by Victoria Mason

Victoria Mason — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:54:40 +0000

Though I now live in Seattle, I was raised in Richmond. My parents built a house on Humphrey Avenue because it was within walking distance of Ford Elementary, Downer Jr High, and Richmond High. When I returned for a visit several years ago I was dismayed to see the old JO Ford torn down. However, seeing the new school later near completion was an elating experience. It truly is the most beautiful elementary school I have ever seen! It makes me proud that Richmond has prioritized its children as deserving of this great campus. I can’t wait to come back and tour the grounds of my alma mater. Congratulations on a job well done from a native daughter!

Comment on Richmond leaders hail completion of J.O. Ford Elementary construction project by Richard R Poe

Richard R Poe — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:53:04 +0000

It’s a beautiful thing, when Richmond as a community puts Richmond first. I’m hopeful that as a community, Richmond will come together, putting education first, as a key element to the health of our community.
With the huge advantage, Richmond has in its geographical location , with the finest educational region in the world , there is zero reason that all businesses and the community shouldn’t come together to create the environment were Richmond becomes a place young couples want to move to for their children to get a good education.
Beyond a beautiful building, we need to create the beautiful minds. With LBNL coming to Richmond to the energy corridor, what can we do to have the UC system expand in Richmond and reach our kids ?
Let’s create a business friendly atmosphere, were companies want to expand in Richmond , come to Richmond , and the employees want to live.

Comment on Richmond leaders hail completion of J.O. Ford Elementary construction project by deloiswilkins

deloiswilkins — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:58:23 +0000

I too was very skeptical before entering into an online program from a High Speed Universities but have been very surprised at how much I have learned. They offers a wide variety of learning resources and very comprehensive study guides in all of their courses.

Comment on Richmond leaders hail completion of J.O. Ford Elementary construction project by Don Gosney

Don Gosney — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:30:36 +0000

This was an outstanding community event. Seeing parents and their children coming together to be a part of this grand opening was an enjoyable and heartfelt inspiration.

While the grown-ups were waxing eloquent with their speeches many of the children could be seen directly behind them enjoying the state-of-the-art play equipment. The joy and enthusiasm of these children showed me that there’s a clear need for recreational opportunities for our youth outside of the schools.

Sadly, play areas like this have to remain behind closed fences on weekends and after school. The liability issues, the potential for vandalism and the cost of adult supervision is more than our cash strapped schools can endure. The days of our youth being able to use their school grounds after hours is long gone. Our neighborhoods don’t have enough neighborhood parks for our youth and those few parks that do exist don’t have nice facilities on them for the children to use.

Starting off this event was a pancake breakfast available for all at no cost. Something very noticeable was that when the children went to the buffet they returned with plates filled not with cookies, chocolate chip cupcakes or other foods that adults might gorge themselves on. Their plates were heaped with fresh fruit. This was encouraging.

This beautiful new school can only be a source of pride and inspiration for this community. Designed by Sally Swanson Architects, the beautiful color combinations both inside and out were a source of pride for the people of this community. The tiled roofs are an added bonus that helps set this house of education apart from the normal school buildings we see so often.

When our children and their parents are offered an educational facility they can be proud of, their interest in education soars. When we pique the interest of the children at an early age–and maintain the support from their parents–we have a greater chance of seeing these young people become model citizens and, as they grow older, complete their education and matriculate to top tier colleges and universities.

The people of this community need to hold their collective heads high for their willingness to do what’s necessary to provide their children with educational opportunities like this new school.

Comment on Richmond High competes in E-Bike Challenge by Richmond Bpac

Richmond Bpac — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:02:51 +0000

You go Mr. Garcia!! Great job!

Comment on Richmond police ramp up presence to head off escalating tensions by nomore

nomore — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:26:27 +0000

On every spectrum nobody is safe! the average law abiding citizen doesn’t stand a chance in this city look @ the guy Donald just a regular person. Bucket a soften spoken loving young man that wasn’t for him that really was not supposed 2 be his fate. It’s not fair its hurt vs hurt take one of mine Ima take four of yours. When will it end? Idk. Starts with us as citizens and law enforcement we need better trustworthy law abiding human law enforcement. Not these police out now who don’t give a damn about the people of richmond and could care less about “another Nigga dead” his words not mine. As long as he makes if home to his wife and kids n Blackhawk or walnut creek.

Comment on Richmond police ramp up presence to head off escalating tensions by Richard Poe

Richard Poe — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:05:20 +0000

The challenges in Richmond , can not be under estimated . I remember over 20 years ago , when my good friend Mayor George Livingston reached out , and got the local business man and woman to do a ride along in a bus with the police chief to tour our neighborhoods. The Mayor , stopped in front of a drug house , went and knocked on the front door , and told the dealers that this has to stop . The problem was none of the local businesses community knew what to do to help. However raising the question is powerful , and I have thought about it off and on for twenty plus years.
Chief Magnus , whom lives in Richmond is doing a fanatic job in our city. The question I have is what can the business community do. This is an important question. I watched as hundreds of employees moved out of Marina Bay during this new great depression in Richmond . They moved to a more attractive city with less crime , with good schools. With LBNL , hopefully coming to Richmond , I’m told LBNL biggest concern is crime. Although , we know north Richmond is a long way away from the field station , this isn’t well known outside of Richmond. The Question my good friend Mayor George Livingston raised, rings true today, what can both the business community and the larger community do today to turn around our city.
Richard R Poe

Comment on North Richmond man killed in drive-by shooting by Jarrod Norman

Jarrod Norman — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:55:18 +0000

Its a trip how advocates preach to the community about stopping the violence when its the community thats doing it. We’re all a part of it whether it’s because we heard or seen something and have kept silent. Whose turning in family members? We all act like we’re not involved but we are. You want to change the violence? change the culture! because thats what it is. There’s a sense of normality in Richmond neighborhoods among certain groups of young men[mostly all]about asserting your transition from boy to man by putting in work with serious weaponry. I could write a book on the reasons why, but mainly because of a severe disconnect from society as a whole. I’m saying more than one or two young people are so disenfranchised but droves or gangs of are young men and boys.

Comment on Richmond police arrest wanted suspect, investigate homicide, pot cultivation fire by Common Sense Police

Common Sense Police — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:26 +0000

Prohibition causes 100% of the violence surrounding marijuana, with the help of the ones paid to protect and serve us. They say they’re just trying to keep us safe but fight tooth and nail to keep this war on American citizens going, killing us and our pets and stealing our property over a plant that can’t hurt you. http://www.leap.cc When will we put an end to this terrorism?

Comment on Guilty: Richmond teen faces life in prison in killing of Gene Deshawn Grisby-Bell by A perspective of my experience reporting from Richmond City, CA. - MQC Photo

A perspective of my experience reporting from Richmond City, CA. - MQC Photo — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:19:36 +0000

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