City Attorney in Power Grab

City Attorney John Eastman finally went too far last night. During a discussion of a draft ordinance I placed on the agenda to bring Richmond”s Mining and Reclamation Ordinance in line with state law, Eastman stated that the City Council could not vote on the...

Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Qualified Taxpayers

Free tax preparation program for low to moderate-income residents continues All sites are now open for the annual free tax preparation program helping hard-working, low to moderate-income families and individuals file their taxes and claim refunds owed to them, such...

Can’t Keep Mouth Shut

I don”t know what it is about lawyers. My father and grandfather were lawyers (as well as judges). My brother is a lawyer. I have some fantastic lawyer clients. I even have friends that are lawyers. I just seem to be continually in conflict with the ones that...

Support Ferry Service in Richmond

The following story from yesterday”s San Francisco Chronicle notes that “91 percent of Bay Area residents surveyed in a Bay Area Council poll, released today, supported the idea of expanding the regional ferry system to help move people, emergency supplies...