by admin | Dec 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Chevron pipe choice found to meet codes Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 10:31 pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 fire-damaged sections of its Richmond refinery meets industry standards and fire codes, according to two experts advising city officials who must decide whether...
by admin | Dec 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Only nine days left in 2012 – Now is time for E-FORUM Readers to weigh in on the best and worst of 2012 and predictions for 2013. In a tradition that started in 2002, I will present my version, augmented by suggestions from E-FORUM readers, with the 2012 Year...
by admin | Dec 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Chinese firms make gains in Bay Area By Andrew S. Ross, Chronicle Columnist Updated 5:23 pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 A major, publicly traded Chinese biotech company has purchased the former Bayer HealthCare campus on Hilltop Drive in Richmond. The 53-acre,...
by admin | Dec 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is a status report regarding Chevron’s permit applications relating to repair of damaged process piping. Following the public meeting this past Wednesday, staff concluded that the following steps needed to be taken before a...
by admin | Dec 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Richmond’s Hilltop mall in receivership, city and management firm vow to stay open, improve services By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/21/2012 05:17:43 PM PST Updated: 12/21/2012 05:43:31 PM PST RICHMOND — Hilltop mall has been handed over to...
by admin | Dec 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Local Government Commission (LGC), on which I serve as a board member, is focused on livable and sustainable cities. It’s members are all elected city and county officials in California. The LGC publishes two monthly electronic newsletters, Livable Places Update,...
