Chevron Resumes Bid for Tax Cut on Richmond Refinery

Chevron property tax appeal hearing set to resume By Matthias Gafni Contra Costa Times Article Launched: 09/16/2008 04:25:44 PM PDT A hearing is scheduled to resume today in Chevron’s property-tax appeal case that could cost Contra Costa County and its cities...

Richmond Sailor Wins in Big Boat Series

One of the things that goes along with being a waterfront city is yacht racing, and Richmond sailors consistently keep up with the best. At the prestigious Rolex Big Boat Series in the IRC B Class, Richmond sailor Brad Copper and his Custom Tripp 43 TNT held onto the...

Say You Didn’t Do It, Rosie

From the Contra Costa Times: Is Sarah Palin like “Rosie the Riveter?” By Josh Richman Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at 9:36 am in Elections, Sarah Palin. Apparently Sarah Palin”s supporters have begun carrying signs with the Republican...

One Block at a Time Making a Difference

Code enforcement and blight are top priorities of most neighborhood councils. I have been advocating an approach like Chief Magnus describes below since before I was on the City Council. I am excited to see that he is pulling it off. From: Chris Magnus...

Vote for Vetrazzo; Boost Richmond Green Business

Vetrazzo is a Richmond green business located in the former Ford Assembly Plant. The growing company manufactures distinctive countertops from recycled glass. Vetrazzo has made the shortlist of Forbes magazine’s annual small business contest (Click here for more...