by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Lytton Casino paves its way towards DMC The future site of Lytton’s new parking lot on acquired DMC property (Photo by Gabriel J. Sanchez) By Gabriel J. SanchezPosted 1 hour ago A lease agreement in May between Doctors Medical Center and the Lytton San Pablo...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Nat Bates and I were both elected to the City Council in 1995 (although Bates had served previously for 15 years from 1967 to 1983). In 1999, I compiled a voting record of all contested Richmond City Council decisions since November of 1995. The vast majority of votes...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
For those of you who are into political history, I offer a short course (click here) from the E-FORUM Archives about the City Council from 2004 to 2008, a remarkable time when the City of Richmond climbed out of its 2004 financial crisis, elected its first RPA...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Richmond residents, leaders warn of danger from Bakken crude by rail shipments Kinder Morgan’s Richmond depot takes in dozens of DOT-111 train cars laden with Bakken crude oil from North Dakota every week. (Phil James/Richmond Confidential) By Phil JamesPosted 2...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Back on Oct 16th, Marin TV covered Senator Bernie Sander’s visit to Richmond and excerpts of the video are part of the lead in this week’s Bill Moyer’s PBS program, an extended interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders. The program began airing nationally...
by admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
Chevron money rains down on Richmond election By Jennifer Baires Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/31/2014 09:14:56 AM PDT0 Comments Updated: 10/31/2014 09:23:00 AM PDT RICHMOND — With its mighty East Bay refinery under attack from environmentally minded politicians...
