by admin | Mar 8, 2006 | Uncategorized
As the City of Richmond continues to take no substantive action on the two illegal quarries in Richmond, the State Mining and Geology Board meets in Sacramento to consider ordering each of them to correct illegal conditions (see attachment). Apparently, no one...
by admin | Mar 7, 2006 | Uncategorized
A looming property tax break for Chevron of gargantuan proportions may translate into reduced library hours (again) unfilled potholes on your street or fewer cops in your neighborhood. In the midst of the highest gas prices on record and the profits that go with them,...
by admin | Mar 5, 2006 | Uncategorized
“From Finland to Australia, a dazzling selection of lighthouse retreats guaranteed to leave you positively beaming.” Richmond”s East Brother Lighthouse was featured in the December 2005 issues of Holland Herald, the inflight magazine of KLM Royal...
by admin | Mar 1, 2006 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Mar 1, 2006 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Mar 1, 2006 | Uncategorized
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...
