by admin | May 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
After months of negotiating with Chevron under the facilitation of Oakland mediator Randy Wulff, of Wulff, Quinby & Sochynsky, the City of Richmond negotiating team struck a proposed deal regarding taxation at about 6:30 PM yesterday (Thursday) evening. The...
by admin | May 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Our Neighbors: Point Richmond puts best foot forward for spring By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/03/2010 07:24:01 PM PDT Updated: 05/03/2010 07:24:01 PM PDT THERE is a strong case of spring fever going on around Point Richmond, the historic waterfront...
by admin | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 30th, 2010. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 4th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular City Council meeting agenda scheduled...
by admin | Apr 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
California Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John Perez have invited Chevron and the Plaintiffs in the Chevron refinery litigation to sit down on May 4 to negotiate a settlement. The plaintiffs have accepted, but Chevron is still...
by admin | Apr 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
In a stunning victory for environmental groups, the California Court of Appeal rejected most of Chevron’s challenge to a lower court decision that stopped construction on a $1 billion refinery upgrade. Click here for a copy. The decision is a vindication for those of...
by admin | Apr 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
Please Distribute Join me and the Rosie the Riveter Trust Board on May 8 at “Rosie’s Restaurant” to support Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. “You can get anything you want – at Rosie’s Restaurant.” Click here for your invitation...
