In for a Penny, In for a Pound

This afternoon, I filed my papers for re-election to the Richmond City Council. If you don”t read any further, please go to WWW.TOMBUTT.COM and contribute today in some way to our campaign. Other than for monetary contributions, you are welcome to simply respond...

Fish in Richmond Hazardous to Your Health

From the Contra Costa County Health Services Department: Contact: Michael Kent 925-313-6587 People who fish in a small area in West Contra Costa County have new signs to warn them that some of the fish they catch are especially dangerous to eat. Contra Costa Health...

Abatement, Code Enforcement and Dumping

I spent the afternoon yesterday with Sgt. Dick Tak of the Richmond Police Department and Code Enforcement Officer Theresa Tingle in an effort to find out what is working and what is not working. I have to say that I was impressed by their enthusiasm and level of...

Pocket Bikes

Several people have asked me recently about pocket bikes used on City streets in their neighborhoods. The short answer is that they are illegal to operate on City streets. The following information is from the California Highway Patrol: In response to concerns...

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Walnut Creek

Yesterday a dead bird found in Walnut Creek was confirmed to have West Nile Virus. Attached is a press release from the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (Courtesy of Jeanette Mahoney, west County representative on Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector...