by admin | Feb 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Labor and environmental groups join forces on refinery issues Last August’s fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond helped spark a new collaborative on refinery safety — one that includes both the steelworkers’ union and environmental advocacy...
by admin | Feb 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Chevron challenges Contra Costa property tax appeal panelists By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/21/2013 03:38:13 PM PST Updated: 02/21/2013 04:34:36 PM PST In the latest legal rocket in the war between Chevron and Contra Costa County over property...
by admin | Feb 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
The following is from Mike Parker: Sorting out the different groups One Richmond! ?? Lately several organizations have used the term One Richmond or something close to describe their program or their organization. This might help to sort out any confusion. The slogan...
by admin | Feb 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
At last night’s City Council meeting, Corky Booze took the unprecedented opportunity to step down form the dais, sign up for Open Forum, and proceed to excoriate me for being a racist because I did not know where the “Southside” is. Later, in the discussion of a...
by admin | Feb 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Bates and Booze will ask that the vote be taken again so they can un-ring the bell and go on record as voting for Myrick. Tom Butt Getting to four votes: The political math behind the appointment of Jael Myrick Councilmember Jim...
by admin | Feb 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
The twin scourges of night time train horns and blocked grade crossings have both intensified lately. The Dornan Drive tunnel construction resulted in traffic being detoured using Canal Boulevard and Seacliff Drive, but drivers are finding Canal Boulevard to be often...
