by admin | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
We have been in Nevada City since Thursday at the 2010 California Preservation Conference sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation. The conference was split between Grass Valley and Nevada City, which are only about three miles apart. I’ve never spent any...
by admin | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s declaring victory or simply congratulating the combatants after the cease fire, kind words continue to flow from individuals, Council members, political organizations, Chevron and the media. Below is an op-ed piece from Jeff Ritterman and Chip Johnson’s...
by admin | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
This coming Tuesday, May 18, 2010, may be the most important date for the future of Point Molate since November 9, 2004 (See Point Molate is a Go, November 10, 2004). The City Council will vote on an agenda item placed by Nat Bates to extend the Upstream Point Molate...
by admin | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Current Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer has my endorsement for reelection. Kramer is a colorful person who has generated some controversy, but he has clearly looked out for Richmond in many ways while drawing a near perfect evaluation of the Assessor’s Office...
by admin | May 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
Chevron tax deal changes ballot landscape in Richmond By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/12/2010 03:19:41 PM PDT Updated: 05/12/2010 05:34:30 PM PDT It started in March. A team of Richmond officials and Chevron representatives sat down with a mediator to...
by admin | May 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
State court won’t block casino near Richmond Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer Wednesday, May 12, 2010 (05-12) 16:16 PDT RICHMOND — The state Supreme Court refused Wednesday to review an agreement between the city of Richmond and an Indian tribe that...
