Economy
Every year, for the past 45 years the Bay Area Rescue Mission has rallied to help the homeless and hungry, said Steve Lee, 10-year program specialist for the charitable organization. “In this area of Richmond there is a huge need, and as long as there is a need we will be here,” said Lee. During the holiday season The Rescue Mission distributed more than 25,000 meals in the community, said John Anderson, director of the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Two…
As a cost-saving measure, City Hall will be closed during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day during December 27 to 31. City manager Bill Lindsay said police and fire services would be the exception, as they will stay open throughout the holidays. However, non- emergency city services like public works and library services will be on a limited schedule, he said. Only the main public library will remain open, Lindsay said. The Finance Department estimates that the cost-saving…
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