Vote for Measure D for Local Schools

I urge you to vote on June 8 for West Contra Costa Unified School District Measure D, school bonds to construct and rehabilitate schools in West Contra Costa County. As an architect, I can tell you that the physical quality of places of learning plays a significant...

Point Richmond Music 2010 Concert Series

Point Richmond Music 2010 Concert Series Point Richmond’s annual Music Concert Series will begin next month with the first concert on June 11th. All the concerts will be held from 5:30-8pm in Downtown Point Richmond on Park Place. Visit the website for more...

Critics’ Annual Report Blasts Chevron

Critics’ annual report blasts Chevron David R. Baker, Chronicle Staff Writer Thursday, May 20, 2010 The corporate annual report – that glossy, seldom-read staple of the business world – usually features upbeat words and images showcasing a...

Railroad Quiet Zone Update

If you live in Marina Bay, The Iron Triangle, Santa Fe, Coronado, Point Richmond or other neighborhoods in south Richmond, your sleep may get better later this summer BNSF is scheduled to begin the crossing improvement work on what they call the Siberia Lead by the...