The Marina’s weather station — for sailors & weather lovers
Click here for weather in the Marina. Remember to use your <– arrow to return to the main site after perusing the weather page.
Got Yellow Jackets?
Click here for a helpful flyer on how to deal with yellow jackets.
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Grafitti message from Sgt. Tod Opdyke
Many of you are already aware that we have a Graffiti Hot Line through our police department Code Enforcement Unit. For those of you who are unaware of how to report graffiti, illegal dumping and abatement, here is the 24 hour hot line number: 510-965-4905.
Any graffiti or illegal dumping that you witness “IN PROGRESS” please call your police department at 233-1214 then prompt 0 or 2 OR call 911.
If observed after the fact, not in progress, already occurred and you did not witness the offense then please report the issue to the Graffiti Hot Line.
Thank you,
Sergeant Tod Opdyke City of Richmond Police Department Southern District Beat 1 & Patrol Team 3 Supervisor E.V.O.C. Instructor Duty Days: Monday through Thursday Duty Hours: 4:00pm until 2:00am Desk and Voicemail: 510-621-1592 topdyke@richmondpd.net pdbeat1@richmondpd.net www.richmondpd.netSign-up for emergency notification
Please visit http://www.cchealth.org/topics/emergencies/for information that will tell you how to sign up for emergency notification when disaster strikes. This is very timely in light of the historic, staggering 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that just devastated much of Japan two days ago; even our very own Santa Cruz sustained damage from the transoceanic effects of the tsunami.
Please also consider CERT training; come to our April meeting to learn all about it. Marina Bay is somewhat isolated and has only a couple of main roads in and out; if we were to sustain a major disaster, there will likely be NO services available to us if our roads are destroyed, and no timely help as many of our firemen and other first responders live in other jurisdictions. Learn what you need to know to be prepared. Become CERT trained.
You can also sign up for Contra Costa County Supv. Gioia’s regular emails, http://www.cocobos.org/index.aspx?NID=589, for valuable information.
Special recognition to long-serving, outgoing MBNC President
At the February meeting, following the annual presentation of year-end reports that are traditionally given in February by outgoing officers, Virginia Finlay, outgoing President, was not “allowed” to return to her seat in the audience. Barbara Norrish, MBNC Treasurer, asked her to stay at the front of the room where she surprised Virginia with a tribute recognizing Virginia’s two+ decades of selfless volunteer work on behalf of our neighborhood, our City, and in honor of her being one of the founders of the Neighborhood Council. She has held all offices on the MBNC over the years and given thousands of hours of her time to help this special neighborhood we all love and treasure.
The photo here shows her receiving a beautiful Waterford crystal sailboat that symbolizes our stunning coastal neighborhood and beautifully represents our marinas. A gift card specially made by Pat Kiely for the occasion, expressing the sentiments of all the liaisons and officers, was read aloud. The award and card were given on behalf of ALL Neighborhood Council members, and even those who are not members, but nevertheless regularly come to meetings. The card was read aloud to Virginia and the audience and brought forth both tears and applause (the card boasted an exquisite photo taken by Pat Kiely, MBNC VP).
Excerpt from Wall St. Journal about our Port
Excerpted and condensed from the Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, Feb. 16, 2011, 6:36 p.m. EST
New Deals Buoy Richmond Port
By Bobby White
RICHMOND—Investments made to boost Richmond’s ailing port into a major gateway for car shipments appear to be paying off as manufacturers begin to move in.
In January, Richmond announced that car maker Subaru of America Inc. had agreed to a five-year contract to import and process more than 30,000 cars a year through the port. The deal followed the September launch of Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) Co.’s 15-year agreement with the city, which will see it import about 150,000 vehicles through Richmond annually.
The combined contracts will net Richmond more than $90 million in tariff fees that it will levy on the car shipments over the duration of the agreements. The contracts also will result in about 200 new jobs in direct and ancillary positions, said James Matzorkis, executive director of the Port of Richmond.
In addition, the East Bay city is negotiating with Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) Corp. and Chinese auto maker BYD (THE:HK:1211) Co. to ship cars through the port. A Toyota spokeswoman said the company was actively looking at all Bay Area ports and a decision has yet to be made about Richmond. BYD didn’t return calls seeking comment.
The new contracts arrive after a tough stretch for Richmond in the 1990s and earlier this decade, as the port faced an expensive environmental cleanup and lost business to cities with more up-to-date shipping facilities.
“We’ve taken some hits in the past, but we’re definitely making gains now,” said Mr. Matzorkis.
Richmond leaders also say the improved port will provide an economic shot in the arm to ailing city coffers. Richmond, population 102,000, had to cut some city services for the year ending June 30 to offset a drop in tax revenue. The city’s unemployment rate is 17.5%, nearly double the national average.
“We’re like many other cities out there who are struggling,” said Tom Butt, a Richmond city council member. “So to see such a return on our investment is huge.”
The port faces stiff competition from larger rivals along the West Coast. But a shift within the shipping industry toward cargo-container traffic pushed car makers to seek relationships with midsize and small ports, buoying ports like Richmond.
Our new Beat 1 Police Officer: David Longacre
If you see him in our neighborhood, say HI to Officer Longacre…our new Beat 1 Cop. Officer Krug has been rotated to another district and Officer Longacre is now dedicated to our area. Read our monthly minutes for his reports on crime in our area (hardly any!!)….
More Free CERT Classes in 2011 !!
Click here to get dates and other info for free CERT trainings in 2011. After viewing and/or printing the flyer, use your “back arrow” to return to this page.
Rosie the Riveter Monument
Click here to read a great article from the Contra Costa Times about our very own Rosie the Riveter monument…remember, always use the “back” button to return to this website.
CERT Training Prepares Residents for Disasters
Happy New Year 2011.
Click here to read about Marina Bay neighborhood’s CERT training. When done reading, use your BACK arrow, to return to this site.
CERT = Community Emergency Response Team….Marina Bay is getting ready to deal with what is inevitable by training members of our communities. Schedule a training for your subdivision in the new year.
