I have a large supply of free reusable bags for Richmond residents that can be picked up at City Council meetings or from my City Council Office in the Civic Center. Richmond’s plastic bag ban goes into effect Wednesday Richmond's plastic bag ban goes into effect Jan....

Only a few days left in 2013 – This is your chance to weigh in on the best and worst of 2013 and predictions for 2014. In a tradition that started in 2002, I will present my version, augmented by suggestions from E-FORUM readers, with the 2013 Year End Review -...

From Nat Bates: While sharing my recent visit to the White House with several friends, they encouraged me to also share it with a larger segment of the community. So below is my story including a few photos which I trust you will enjoy. All I can say is "WOW, WOW and...

The New Progressive Leader Richmond has seized the mantle as one of the most progressive cities in the nation by taking on such colossi as Big Oil, Big Soda, and Big Banks. By John Geluardi Tools click to enlarge John Geluardi McLaughlin traveled to Ecuador this year...

Only a few days left in 2013 – This is your chance to weigh in on the best and worst of 2013 and predictions for 2014. In a tradition that started in 2002, I will present my version, augmented by suggestions from E-FORUM readers, with the 2013 Year End Review -...

Click here for my draft 2013 Cuba Sister City Report. Let the record reflect that I had no excess baggage. I also had no laundry done, and no one noticed, or at least if they did, they said nothing. Residents scrutinize Councilmembers’ foreign trips Posted on December...

Mayor and City Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending December 20th, 2013. 1. Meeting Notes The first City Council meeting in 2014 will be Tuesday, January 14th – the second Tuesday of the month, allowing the agenda to be compiled after the...

EPA: Chevron violated fed law at Richmond refinery Associated Press Posted: 12/18/2013 07:25:18 AM PST | Updated: a day ago Delated Stories Dec 18: Document: EPA's letter to Chevron Richmond Refinery Document: EPA's 'Finding of Violations' by Chevron Richmond Refinery...

After a nearly two-week absence, I cannot say that last night’s City Council meeting was fun. We adjourned at 11:30 PM with a significant number of time-critical consent calendar items remaining, largely because Corky Booze dominated the meeting with incessant ranting...

Richmond council modifies eminent domain plan, but prospects still in doubt By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/17/2013 01:06:52 PM PST | Updated: 109 min. ago RICHMOND -- The city took another step this week in its effort to use eminent domain to seize...

Click here for the Order Granting Motion of City of Richmond for Judgment on the Pleadings by the United States District Court, which dismissed the vast majority of Upstream and the Guidiville Rancheria’s complaint against the City regarding the development of Point...

I received the following on December 16 from City Manager Bill Lindsay: The long term success of Salute and the other businesses in the Marina Bay area are very important to the City. While we believe that the Moody Underpass project will be beneficial in the long...

If you have missed the E-FORUM, it’s because I have been in Cuba since December 5, just returned this morning. I’ll be preparing a detailed report that will take some time, but suffice it to say that it was a fascinating, educational and unforgettable trip under the...

Federal report calls for sweeping reforms in aftermath of Chevron Richmond fire By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/16/2013 01:03:01 PM PST | Updated: about 3 hours ago Firefighting crews continue to pour water onto a unit after a fire at a Chevron refinery...

From: Jamie Tuckey [mailto:jtuckey@mcecleanenergy.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 9:31 AM Subject: New Solar Rebate Program Launched for MCE Residential Customers! MCE has announced that it is offering $10,000 in solar rebates for its residential customers....

Richmond cracks down on e-cigarettes By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/04/2013 07:12:18 AM PST Updated: 12/04/2013 01:30:26 PM PST RICHMOND -- The city's tough anti-smoking laws are now set to include electronic cigarettes, which city leaders and health...

Soda-tax wars are ground zero of obesity fight Jeff Ritterman Published 5:03 pm, Monday, December 2, 2013 As San Francisco debates the merits of a soda tax, it makes sense to understand the science of sugar consumption and its health impacts. Opponents of soda taxes...

This is similar to what is happening in Richmond. See https://richmondconfidential.org/2013/10/26/investors-pounce-on-richmond-real-estate-market/. How Wall Street Has Turned Housing Into a Dangerous Get-Rich-Quick Scheme—Again Hedge funds and private equity firms...

The Richmond Art Center invites you to its 52nd annual Holiday Arts Festival this Sunday, December 8th from 11 am to 6 pm. Join 1,000 art-loving people to celebrate East Bay artisans and support the nonprofit Richmond Art Center. Shop for unique gifts in a handmade...

You are invited to a Town Hall about the Community Revitalization Initiative! You are invited to attend a Community Town Hall to hear about Chevron Richmond’s* Community Revitalization Initiative. The $15.5 million investment is a long-term plan designed to help...