Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Cheers

The TOM BUTT E-FORUM wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. I sketched this historical cabin, known as the “Point Cabin,” or “Honeymoon Cabin” at the Mineral King trailhead in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park in summer...

Real ‘Rosies’ celebrated at Ford Point

Real “Rosies” celebrated at Ford Point Agnes Moore, left, and Marian Wynn were two of 11 “Rosie the Riveters” at the Friday lunch. Moore and Wynn are also National Park volunteers. (Photo by Ryan Phillips) By: Ryan Phillips | December 18, 2009...

Sleep Train Coming to Your Neighborhood in 2010?

The following is from Richmond Assistant City Attorney Carlos Privat: Per your request, the following is a status on our efforts to create quiet zones related to the Honda Port of Entry Project and the private crossing at All Aboard Storage. West 5 Quiet Zone –...

More on Measure T

Judge declares Richmond’s Measure T unconstitutional By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/17/2009 03:26:40 PM PST Updated: 12/18/2009 05:48:31 AM PST Richmond’s voter-approved manufacturers fee has been ruled unconstitutional, meaning city...

Richmond Confidential Covers Plunge Bulkhead

Following is coverage from Richmond Confidential of the Great Bulkhead Battle of 2009. I reject the reporter”s observations about characteristics of the speakers: The divisions among attendees fell broadly along racial and geographic lines. The majority of...

Court Upholds Chevron Challenge to Measure T

The Court concludes that Chevron”s challenge to Measure T is “well-taken,” and that “the tax scheme that has been selected and put in place cannot be enforced.” In reaching this conclusion, the Court found that Measure T violates the...