Mayor Demands Retraction from Chamber Head

by | Feb 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

Mayor McLaughlin has demanded retraction from the head of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce (see below). If the retraction is not forthcoming, the mayor may have grounds for legal action based on libel. From: Gayle McLaughlin Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:16 PM To:...

Chamber President Comments on Mayor’s Response

by | Feb 7, 2010 | Uncategorized

I was offended by both Mike Coyle’s and the Chamber of Commerce’s criticism (see below this email) of Mayor McLaughlin’s State of the City address that did not mention Chevron’s $1 million of grants to several City programs and community organizations. First of all,...

Back From Seattle

by | Feb 7, 2010 | Uncategorized

If you have been wondering why the E-FORUM has been quiet for the last five days, we have been in Seattle since Wednesday for the 9th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference (Building Safe, Healthy and Livable Communities) sponsored by the Local Government...

Recycling Pick Up Service for Seniors

by | Feb 3, 2010 | Uncategorized

The West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (also known as RecycleMore) does offer a Mobile Household Hazardous Collection service, free of charge to West Contra Costa residents who are 60 years of age or older or disabled. This service was first...

Pomo Bands Split on Point Molate

by | Jan 31, 2010 | Uncategorized

Stop the distortion of gambling rules Nelson Pinola Monday, January 25, 2010 The Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians, a Mendocino County Pomo tribe like ours, is attempting to obtain land in trust for gaming at Point Molate, Contra Costa County, in the heart of the urban...