by admin | Aug 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
WCCUSD School Board President Charles Ramsey Endorses Sugary Drinks Tax Measures Charles Ramsey, President of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, has added his voice to the growing chorus of support for the November 2012 ballot measure known as the...
by admin | Aug 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here we are only 48 hours after the close of filing, and some interesting things are coming to light. Each candidate is offered the opportunity to sign a “Code of Fair Campaign Practices” pledge. All but two candidates, Jael Myrick and Mark Wassberg signed it. See...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last night, Barbara Smith of Chevron updated Richmond City Council members with the following: We continue to listen to input from the community and to respond as promptly and forthrightly as possible. We are coordinating with neighborhood councils and the RNCC to...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Solano Playlot re-opens thanks to the work of its neighbors Mayor Gayle McLaughlin cuts the ribbon, officially re-opening Solano Playlot on Saturday. By: Jennifer Baires | August 13, 2012 – 2:33 pm Just days after a fire at the Chevron refinery sent Richmond residents...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
August 15, 2012 7:27 AM Soda war bubbles up in CA Click here for video. (CBS News) As obesity rates climb across the country, local officials in California are hoping to add higher taxes on sugary drinks as the newest deterrent in the national fight against fat. Dr....
by admin | Aug 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Contra Costa Health Services has information about the Chevron Fire on its website. Click on hyperlinks below: Update on the Chevron Refinery fire, health impacts and FAQs – Chevron 72-hour Report (PDF) – August 9 – Chevron Fire FAQs (PDF) | Spanish...
