by admin | Mar 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
From: Chris Magnus Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 5:17:41 PM Greetings, Here are some highlights of recent Police Department activity. As you can see, I started this summary at the end of February, had to stop to deal with some other issues, and resumed today—covering a...
by admin | Mar 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
I In response to the Chamber of Commerce email of March 3 bashing both the City Council and the mayor for their lack of accuracy and acumen regarding Richmond businesses, all City Council members but one felt compelled to respond. Below is the Chamber email followed...
by admin | Mar 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 5th, 2010. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9th beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM. The regular agenda begins at 6:30 PM and consists...
by admin | Mar 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Chevron meeting will be bellwether for Richmond Chip Johnson Friday, March 5, 2010 Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle Chevron’s Richmond refinery is at the center of a tax dispute between the cash-strapped East Bay city and the oil giant. View Larger Image Richmond...
by admin | Mar 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Whatever happened to due process? The following editorial condemning the illegal distribution of selectively edited video depositions is particularly important because it comes from Vernon Whitmore, publisher of the Globe and recently elected president of the West...
by admin | Mar 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
You might be interested in the following Contra Costa Times article about the ongoing standoff between the City of Richmond and Chevron, particularly my characterization of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) District as “weak.” For years, the BAAQMD...