Tax Break For Chevron May Hit Home

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,...

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...

Volunteer as a Mentor at Washington Elementary School

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE EAST BAY Washington Elementary School in Point Richmond is collaborating with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the East Bay! We are in the process of recruiting potential Big Brothers and Big Sisters...