Richmond residents and businesses can now recycle these items Richmond residents and businesses can now recycle these items August 11, 2014 by Mike Aldax For the first time, Richmond residents and businesses can now recycle bundled plastic bags and all rigid plastic...

Richmond police report dramatic drop in shootings August 9, 2014 by Mike Aldax The number of times police have responded to a shooting in Richmond is reportedly half what it was last year. From January until July of this year, the Richmond Police Department responded...

From: Sue Kadlec [mailto:Sue_Kadlec@ci.richmond.ca.us] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 9:07 AM To: Butt, Tom Subject: RE: City Manager's Weekly Report for the Week Ending August 8th, 2014 Please resend the corrected version out. In the first paragraph, second sentence,...

Richmond Line-Up Reshuffled For Fall Contest With Chevron by Steve Early on August 11, 2014 Tom Butts is running for mayor of Richmond Municipal politics in Richmond, California is not for the faint-hearted, the thin-skinned, or those easily unsettled by last minute...

The Tom Butt for Mayor 2014 is recruiting a Campaign Coordinator. This is a full-time paid position that will start immediately and extend through the November election. The Campaign Coordinator tasks will include but will not be limited to: · Coordinating volunteers...

United front against Bates in Richmond mayor's race Chip Johnson Published 5:01 pm, Monday, August 11, 2014 Tom Butt announced his candidacy for mayor of Richmond, where he will oppose former mayor Nat Bates in the race. Photo: Lacy Atkins, The Chronicle Remember...

The E-FORUM has a perfect record so far for helping to find lost dogs. Keep your eyes out for this lost 4-month old black Labrador puppy. He is not chipped or tagged but has a collar that may still have a leash attached to it. He escaped from a back yard in the North...

It’ summertime on Richmond’s most famous island, and that means paint up, fix up and gardening, all done by volunteers. It’s not too late to plan to join us tomorrow, Saturday August 9. Just email volunteer@ebls.org to let us know you are coming, but also sign up for...

Point Richmond Music Wins, BEST OF THE EAST BAY – EAST BAY EXPRESS Best Outdoor Music Series Point Richmond Music Festival Point Richmond Music Festival Park Pl. and Washington Ave. Richmond 510-236-7435 PointRichmondMusic.com There's no lack of free and cheap music...

Today, I filed as a candidate for mayor of Richmond. Our current mayor, Gayle McLaughlin, is termed out and is now running for City Council. Nat Bates has already filed, and Uche Uwahemu has taken out papers. Mike Parker has generously decided to stand down (see his...

For the last few months, Nat Bates has been writing voluminous and detailed accounts of the proceedings, according to Nat, of each City Council meeting, liberally sprinkled with opinions and commentary – typically with a couple of swipes at me. I am, of course,...

As community members and local leaders with a history of interest in Richmond Youth and Urban Agriculture we humbly invite you to our 2014 Party on the Farm at Sunny Side Organics. Registration available at : http://partyonthefarm2014.eventbrite.com (just helps us...

Richmond public school graduates guaranteed full college tuition as part of new program By Rick Radin For the Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/07/2014 02:41:43 PM PDT# Comments Updated: 08/07/2014 02:41:43 PM PDT RICHMOND -- City leaders, schools officials and students...

Saving DMC is the myth that keeps on giving. When will it all end, and who do you believe? I’m getting weary of being scapegoated, along with Rogers and Myrick, for not saving Doctors Medical Center. First of all, the three of us are a minority on the Richmond City...

Richmond councilwoman perseveres through hate speech Carolyn Jones Richmond Vice Mayor Jovanka Beckles (left) sits down next to Councilman Nat Bates. Beckles is the city's first openly lesbian councilwoman and has often endured ridicule. Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez,...

Urban agriculture ordinance heads to fruition in Richmond By Mary Rees Photo courtesy of flickr user fletcher oakes Listen 7:44 A vibrant mural announces Happy Lot Farm and Garden to visitors and anyone passing by. A greenhouse stands in the middle of the lot, and an...

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending August 1st, 2014. Meeting Notes The City Council is on its annual August hiatus. The next City Council meeting is currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th. Enjoy your free...

Effort builds for day to honor Rosie the Riveters By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/04/2014 12:00:00 AM PDT0 Comments | Updated: 106 min. ago RICHMOND -- Since their return from meeting the president and vice president in Washington, D.C. in April, the...

Barnidge: A rare circus-free night at a Richmond City Council meeting By Tom Barnidge Contra Costa Times Columnist Posted: 08/04/2014 12:00:00 AM PDT0 Comments Most times the Richmond City Council meets, it can't get out of its own way. Spectators bellow at the...

I got a real surprise earlier this week when I opened a package from John H. Taylor, an author from Yorba Linda, CA, who enclosed his new book, Jackson Place. Jackson Place is a fictional account of what happened when Nixon chooses to undergo a Senate impeachment...