Posts Tagged ‘Marina Bay’
Richmond Wholesale and Marina Bay residents meet to solve smoke and noise issues
When homeowners first moved to the Marina Bay area, they say, it was a country-like neighborhood. Birds nested on the trees in the gated community. Nights were dark and tranquil. But, they say, everything changed last December when the neighboring business Richmond Wholesale — “one of the largest West Coast distributors of frozen, chilled, and…
Read MoreCouncil hears plan on Point Molate rehab, ups ante in race for call center
After 10 years behind lock and key, the Point Molate Beach Park could re-open as early as this summer, a city official told the Richmond City Council Tuesday night. The council unanimously approved a two-part plan to rehabilitate the park, which would cost up to $115,000. In a relatively short three-hour meeting, the council also…
Read MoreState approves another $4 million for Marina Bay underpass
The California Transportation Commission approved more than $4 million in funding Thursday for an underpass on Marina Bay Parkway. The allocation was the second major decision this month in favor of the project.
Read MoreThe Flotsam Flotilla in 15 photos
Before the frenzy of volunteers descended on Shimada Friendship Park for the 28th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, a dozen volunteers arose early Saturday morning for a special task. This “chosen few” — as one project organizer jokingly called them — made up this year’s Flotsam Flotilla, a small cluster of kayaks that set out…
Read MoreOfficials showcase proposed Richmond commuter ferry
A potential commuter ferry from Richmond to the San Francisco Ferry Building could be in the works as soon as 2015. Marina Bay residents, and city officials gathered for a meeting at the Harbormaster Room at the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor on Thursday to view a presentation on the potential ferry terminal. “The ferry would…
Read MoreBetty Reid-Soskin leads tour of Richmond’s treasures
A lot of Betty Reid Soskin’s emotions find articulate outlets. Ninety years of life, a sharp memory and a lucid mind do that for her. Standing in late February at the last exhibit of the free tour she gives every few weeks of the Rosie the Riveter Memorial National Park, Soskin shared with her tour…
Read MoreFun run on the Home Front
More than 200 people ran or walked the Bay Trail at Marina Bay on Saturday as part of the Home Front Festival. Runners and walkers had two options: 5k and 10k courses. The fastest man in the 5k run was 37-year-old Tim Stahler, and BZ Churchman, 49, was the fastest woman. In the 10k run,…
Read MoreRichmond radiological lab takes lead after Japanese earthquake
Scientists in Richmond are the state’s first line of detection, conducting radiological tests to monitor whether the partial meltdown of nuclear reactors in Japan poses any threat in California.
Read MoreRichmond celebrates National Night Out with 24 block parties
Richmond residents had fun celebrating National Day Out Tuesday evening, hosting block parties in 24 different neighborhoods.
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