Two weeks after issuing a 10-page detailed letter highly critical of the Chevron Modernization Draft EIR, the California Attorney General’s Office issue a second letter on June 20, 2014, confirming that all the attorney general’s concerns had been addressed in the...

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending June 20th, 2014. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th, 2014, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular Council...

Hecklers at Richmond council meetings are a disgrace By Chip Johnson June 19, 2014 | Updated: June 20, 2014 7:45am Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle Councilmember Nat Bates made some racially charged remarks against Councilmember Jovanka Beckles after a vote on the...

Charter schools’ $100,000 opposition helps sink district’s bond measure June 19th, 2014 By John Fensterwald Earlier this month, and for the first time, the political arm of the California Charter Schools Association campaigned heavily against a proposed school...

Richmond: New innkeepers sought to look after island bed-and-breakfast By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/20/2014 03:21:44 PM PDT0 Comments Updated: 06/20/2014 05:15:12 PM PDT RICHMOND -- One of the quirkiest and unique jobs in the Bay Area is available,...

Ialoday Kinny (in red) is an experienced community garden coordinator who has been integral in the success of the Richmond Rotary Peace Garden at First Street and Nevin Avenue. Richmond Rotary Peace Garden gets annual sprucing; reminds us of nature’s healing power...

Burnishing its image as a waterfront city, Richmond will host 2014 Pre-Race activities at the Pacific Cup Village June 30 through July 5, at the Richmond Yacht Club. See below for details. Pacific Cup Newsletter June 20, 2014 PacificCup.org It's all Happening at the...

It turns out that Radio Free Richmond is a surrogate for BMWL, which is partners with Whitehurst/Mosher, the public relations firm that serves corporations like Chevron and the American Beverage Association. The story below that carries Antwon Cloird’s name as author...

Subject: City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending June 13th, 2014 Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending June 13th, 2014. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th, 2014,...

Community Power Workshop 6.23.14 Shape Energy Efficiency Programs in Richmond WHO: Residents, property owners, business owners, advocates, contractors, policy makers, and community stakeholders WHERE: 450 Civic Center Plaza (1st Floor) WHEN: Monday June 23rd, 6:00...

Chevron Richmond modernization project report criticized by state Attorney General's Office By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/10/2014 02:46:13 PM PDTUpdated: 57 min. ago Related Stories Jun 10: Document: Letter criticizing Chevron Richmond project from...

After years of wondering, it appears that the prospect of a Richmond Ferry is about to hit the fast track. Those of you who want to see it happen should plan to attend the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Board Meeting on June 18, 6:00 PM, and show support...

Richmond, Calif. ranked third best medium-sized U.S. city supporting working women Graphic courtesy of NerdWallet Richmond, Calif. ranked third best medium-sized U.S. city supporting working women June 10, 2014 by Mike Aldax Richmond, Calif. is the third best...

The CA Energy Commission will be holding a stakeholder meeting at Berkeley City College on Crude Oil, including the oil by rail issue. Commissioners Scott, Weisenmiller, and Douglas will be there. CPUC commissioner Peevey is also confirmed to be there. It will be June...

Although apparently a letter from the California Attorney General critical of the Chevron Modernization EIR arrived at the City Friday night, no one bothered to tell the City Council about it. I found out from a Chevron spokesperson Monday afternoon, and I found a...

Point Richmond Music’s outdoor concert venue is at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond. Concerts are held on the second Friday of each Summer month through September, from 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm. We close the season with a...

Eye on the East Bay: Richmond councilman's prolific prose can't save school bond measure Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/08/2014 12:00:00 AM PDT0 Comments PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE DOLLAR?: The Eye's favorite literary polemicist/politician went on an epic writing bender...

Banned by SB 790 from bashing Consumer Choice Aggregation (CCA) without a CPUC approved marketing plan, PG&E is using its primary union partner, IBEW 1245, to lead a legislative attack intended to accomplish what the unpopular and defeated Proposition 16 failed to...

If you are looking for that unique volunteer experience, there is no other place like East Brother Lighthouse. Our next Wickie Work Party is Saturday June 14, 2014(“Wickie” is a nickname for a lighthouse keeper). To sign up as a volunteer, visit...

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending June 6th, 2014. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th, 2014, beginning with Closed Session at 5:00 PM and followed by the regular Council...