by admin | Nov 8, 2002 | Uncategorized
Today”s West County Times carried a story of a tempestuous meeting of the Police Commission wherein a couple of city officials reportedly criticized me for quoting in an E-FORUM a memo from three police commissioners expressing dissatisfaction with the...
by admin | Nov 8, 2002 | Uncategorized
Outing Richmond problems seems to be emerging as a weekly pastime for Chronicle columnist Chip Johnson (see story at the end of this E-FORUM). Last week it was Chief Samuels; this week it is Assistant City Manager for Finance, Anna Vega. What is the background of this...
by admin | Nov 7, 2002 | Uncategorized
If you drive in the Bay Area, you should read this incredible service, described by a friend: “My car had a flat tire a week ago on the highway. I was lucky that a CHP officer stopped by within seconds. He told me he will call for a “free service” to...
by admin | Oct 27, 2002 | Uncategorized
GenTek, the parent company of General Chemical (notorious in Richmond for acid releases), has filed under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. GenTek is heavily invested in the telecom business, which has taken a major hit in the economic downturn of the last two...
by admin | Oct 26, 2002 | Uncategorized
In a study session prior to the October 22, 2002, City Council meeting, the three newest members of the Community and Economic Development leadership team made a one-hour presentation of their strategic management plans for the Community and Economic Development...
by admin | Oct 26, 2002 | Uncategorized
The Arts and Culture Commission is a hands-on group of volunteers committed to advocating for and bringing the arts to Richmond’s residents. The Commission recently sponsored Artrain USA, a 5-day event that brought the nation’s only art museum on a train...
