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 know Robert Rogers worked long and hard on the following story, but he still missed some important nuances that I can fill in, particularly with respect to Doctors Medical Center (DMC). There were only two scenarios where the Richmond City Council could have...

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...

Tom- Please send the following to your email list as continued clarification of Robert Rogers' story: As in any news story, it is difficult to get all the nuances correct or clear. To be clear, all the council members in the negotiations care about the hospital and...

WEEKEND EDITION AUGUST 1-3, 2014 HTTP://WWW.COUNTERPUNCH.ORG/2014/08/01/CHEVRON-GOES-ANOTHER-ROUND-WITH-RICHMOND/ Looking for a Knockout in November? Chevron Goes Another Round With Richmond by STEVE EARLY Chevron is a company used to getting its own way, particularly...

For video, see: http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/overhaul-approved-troubled-california-refinery/ngrT4/. Posted: 10:56 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Overhaul approved for troubled California refinery By Heather Holmes KTVU RICHMOND, Calif. — There's talk of a new...

The City of Richmond just got another favorable ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Gonzalez Rogers in the litigation brought by The Guidiville Rancheria of California and Upstream Point Molate LLC vs. The United States of America and City of Richmond. Click here....