Fireworks in Richmond?

After the recent 4th of July, it was widely speculated in neighborhood blogs and email distribution lists that the observance of this Independence Day in Richmond with “personal” fireworks had set a new high. Certainly I could agree with that from what I observed....

Update on Tow Away to Go Away?

It turns out that this struck an unexpected chord in E-FORUM readers. I received over 100 responses, all but two of which approved (three emails from one dissenter). And of those two who did not approve, one is the manager of A&D Towing. Instead of an ordinance...

LBNL Welcoming Reception July 21

Contra Costa Times Readers’ Forum: Jeff Ritterman: Must show Richmond in on the rise jeff ritterman | From the community By Jeff Ritterman Guest Commentary Posted: 07/14/2011 04:00:00 PM PDT Updated: 07/15/2011 03:59:41 PM PDT IT WAS the summer of 1981. I was 32...

Tow Away to Go Away?

Picture yourself stopping to shop in Point Richmond. Maybe stopping for a late lunch and browsing the art offerings in a local gallery. Or, maybe you had an appointment to get your eyes checked at the local optometrist. You notice a flurry of activity that marks the...