Refineries Lose One

It is not often these days that government agencies stick up for the people, but the California State Board of Equalization was looking out for Richmond yesterday. See Tax Break For Chevron May Hit Home March 7, 2006, and the following story. You may also want to get...

Council Reinstates Automatic Aid – Sort Of

Divided by old loyalties to the politically active firefighters union Local 188, the City Council followed a contentious debate with a vote on June 20 to direct Fire Chief Michael Banks to reinstate automatic aid with the Contra Costa Consolidated Fire District which...

Planning Commission Losing Its Edge?

Correction:I made an error in reporting below that the Planning Commission had approved the Point Richmond Shores Project on June 1, and I apologize for that. What the Planning Commission did was vote 6-0 to continue it to tonight, June 22.. I remain critical,...