http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/01/12/business/in-richmond-california-a-long-shot-against-blight.html?hpw&rref=business&_r=0&referrer= Eminent Domain: A Long Shot Against Blight The mayor's plan would buy and refinance underwater mortgages in an attempt to...

Below is City Manager Bill Lindsay’s response to the many rumors that are being spread about the former Kaiser Field Hospital on Cutting, currently being used as a regional community venter and mosque by the Islamic community: Mayor and Members of the City Council:...

'Flying' submarine making an innovative splash Carl Nolte Published 4:38 pm, Friday, January 10, 2014 Graham Hawkes stands next to the DeepFlight Super Falcon, a two-person submersible vessel that his company sells. Photo: Michael Short, The Chronicle Behind closed...

Mayor and City Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending January 10th, 2014. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14th beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 PM....

The Agenda/Packet for the Tuesday, January 14, 2014, Regular Successor Agency and the Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx

Point Richmond Acoustic Presents Houston & Jones at with special guest Stevie Coyle (Point Richmond, CA, January 2, 2014) — Point Richmond Acoustic presents the duo Glenn Houston and Travis Jones, Friday, January 10 at 8:00 pm with special guest Stevie Coyle. The...

Richmond reports lowest homicide total in 33 years, credits multipronged efforts By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/06/2014 02:29:58 PM PST Updated: 01/06/2014 08:31:40 PM PST Richmond police Officer Giulia Colbacchini logs her activity as she patrols in...

My E-FORUM story yesterday on the power struggle within the 23rd Street Merchants Association was intended to inject a little levity into a Richmond post-New Year’s news desert. Several people, however, took exception to the story (most of which quoted other sources)...

Richmond’s 23rd Street Merchants Association is best known for sponsoring the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival that brings thousands to Richmond to celebrate. Despite some problems several years ago, it has become a successful and peaceful family-oriented affair that...

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Richmond 2013: A year for the history books By Joaquin PalominoPosted December 28, 2013 5:23 pm With a new year approaching, it’s time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the next one. For Richmond, 2013 was one for the history books. The city sparked a...

I don’t know why this headline didn’t read “Fewest Richmond Homicides in 33 Years.” You will have to ask the author or his editor. Chief Magnus responded: I know you are putting together your Review of 2013 and I just wanted to mention that as of now (with 2 days left...

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...