Illegal campaigning has cost the Richmond 1 Committee even more money in fines. See Campaign Committee Treasurer Admits Numerous Violations During Contentious Richmond Election in 2012, July 12, 2013. Here is a summary of recent developments in the state court lawsuit...

It has been announced that I will be the recipient of the California Preservation Foundation’s 2013 President’s Award for “Legislator of the Year” at the 2013 California Preservation Awards Gala Event on September 27 in San Francisco. The Rosie the Riveter WWII Home...

UC Berkeley filmmakers to screen Richmond crime documentary By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/20/2013 06:17:55 AM PDT | Updated: 69 min. ago RICHMOND -- Two UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism filmmakers on Thursday will debut their short...

Award-winning filmmakers Nancy Kelly and Kenji Yamamoto will appear in person at the Magick Lantern this Saturday, August 22 following the 5 pm and 8 pm screenings of their new nature documentary REBELS WITH A CAUSE. Winner of the Favorite Film Award at the latest...

The media seems to be piling on Richmond, finding things to criticize about the plan to use eminent domain if necessary to buy underwater mortgages. Why the media would start taking the side of Wall Street is unfathomable. The U.S. Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission...

There were a lot of Facebook comments following last night’s airing of Secret Millionaire on ABC Channel 7. If you missed it, the short version is that a millionaire from Richmond, VA (Debbie Johnston) spent a week in Richmond, CA, volunteering at three local...

Mayor and City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending August 16th, 2013. 1. Meeting Notes The City Council is on meeting hiatus during the month of August. The next City Council meeting is currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 10th. In the...

See Gayle McLaughlin interview regarding eminent domain for mortgages on CNBC at http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?play=1&video=3000191974. Want to receive TOM BUTT E-FORUM and other action alerts on Richmond political and community issues delivered to your email...

Richmond Councilman Corky Boozé: Public nuisance or people's champion? By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/17/2013 04:00:00 PM PDT RICHMOND -- To his supporters, Corky Boozé personifies his city. Blunt, colorful and earthy, with boundless energy and a...

WCCUSD Strategic Plan Draft On Monday, August 5th, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a draft of its new five-year strategic plan. We encourage the community to read the plan and provide the school district with your feedback. Thank you! Joan Davis...

Richmond mayor, protesters turned away at Wells Fargo headquarters in San Francisco By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/15/2013 01:00:56 PM PDT | Updated: about 10 hours ago SAN FRANCISCO -- Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and more than 40 protesters were...

Foreclosure and the Eminent Domain Solution Explained What are the pros and cons of seizing underwater mortgages using eminent domain? BY: Penelope Lemov | August 15, 2013 Penelope Lemov Penelope Lemov is a GOVERNING correspondent. She was GOVERNING's health columnist...

Yesterday, the City of Richmond responded to the eminent domain lawsuits with a motion to remove the preliminary injunction motion from the calendar because it is unripe. There is no real dispute yet, as the City has not yet scheduled any action item to commence...

2013 All City Staff Meeting In July 2013, the City Manager conducted numerous All City Staff meetings to share the results of the 2013 Community Survey, to provide a status update on the FY 13-15 Budget, and to introduce staff to the Health in All Policies concept....

Tunnel information has been updated on the Engineering Departments website regarding the construction activities, work schedule and anticipated reopening of the Dornan Tunnel. The activities and schedule are as follows; • Rock fall was addressed and a concrete plug...

State of California • Department of Transportation PROJECT UPDATE Date: August 14, 2013 District: 4 - Oakland Contact: Allyn Amsk Phone: 510/286-5445 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Interstate 580 Scofield Avenue and Western Drive Bridge Decks Replacement Project Lanes Opening...

SAVE THE DATE: Richmond South Shoreline Specific Plan Development Alternatives Presentation The Richmond Planning Division will host a third community workshop for the South Shoreline Specific Plan. At this workshop, the community will have an opportunity to provide...

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Hello, As you may know, the University of California proposes to establish a new research campus at properties it owns in Richmond for selected Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory research programs and for development of additional research facilities for UC...