Contra Costa Times Editorializes on Point Molate

The following editorial appeared in today”s Contra Costa Times. For my part, I have been consistent. Disappointing more than a few people, I voted for the project in 2004, and I continue to support it (see Point Molate Update, November 12, 2009). In fact, I am...

Where Have All the Boxcars Gone?

After I tagged along on the North & East Patrol last Tuesday night (CBS-5 Features North and East Patrol, November 25, 2009), Shirley and I got up early Wednesday and drove to Carson City, NV, where I had to scope out an energy conservation program for the Carson...

Back to Back CC Times Point Molate Stories

Richmond casino fight turns to Washington, D.C. By John Simerman Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/29/2009 12:00:00 AM PST Updated: 11/29/2009 04:53:40 AM PST Related Nov 27: As city vote nears, critics seek leverage on Point Molate plan Some of the loudest East Bay...

Rumors of Paratransit Demise Exaggerated

Rumors about layoffs and elimination of Paratransit Services have been emailed to me by several persons the last few days. According to the city manager, the current facts are that no paratransit drivers have received layoff notices, and the service is continuing...

CBS-5 Features North and East Patrol

After the Contra Costa Times covered the North and East Patrol (Taking Back Richmond One Neighborhood at a Time, November 21, 2009), CBS5 picked up the story and followed the patrol last night for over an hour. You can see the video at...