Deconstructing Today’s Campaign Mailers

I received three today. The largest, entitled “Jump Start,” features Myrna Lopez. Note that it was paid for by “Jobs Now, a Coalition Supporting Lopez and Viramontes for City Council in 2010, Major Funding by Chevron Corporation,” This is what is called an...

CC Times Publishes Mayoral Candidates Q & A

Q-and-A: John Ziesenhenne, Richmond mayoral candidate Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/26/2010 12:00:00 AM PDT Updated: 09/30/2010 02:36:31 PM PDT Q: Reducing crime A: Increase CCTV coverage to more areas of Richmond including additional Shotspotters and update...

Chevron to Lay Off 95 in Richmond by End of Year

To those who believe that the potential for job growth in Richmond lies with legacy industries like Chevron, read the article below. The establishment candidates continue to berate Mayor McLaughlin for looking at green jobs and small businesses to staunch Richmond’s...

Vote to Raise Solano Playlot to First Place!

Final voting has begun for the Playlot grant, and Richmond’s Solano Playlot is in second place. Vote now and every day until October 15. To vote, go to http://playspacefinder.kaboom.org/voting/elections/parents. Solano Playlot Richmond, CA The Solano Playlot is a...