For video, see http://blog.sfgate.com/stew/2013/07/24/richmond-councilman-films-latest-meeting-disruption/. Richmond councilman films latest meeting disruption A meeting of the Richmond City Council came to a halt Tuesday night when protesters interrupted the session...

Richmond passes sweeping new restrictions on criminal background checks by employers By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/24/2013 02:45:06 PM PDT Updated: 07/24/2013 03:04:37 PM PDT RICHMOND -- Private businesses that contract for work with the city will be...

For videos, see http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/07/24/raucous-protesters-disrupt-richmond-city-council-meeting/. Raucous Protesters Disrupt Richmond City Council Meeting July 24, 2013 12:47 PM Police remove protesters from Richmond City Council chambers Tuesday....

The following, sent to me by an E-FORUM reader begs the question, will the city manager find that carpet cleaning is a “sensitive position” that will allow a background check and inquiry about a job applicant’s past conviction record? We don’t know that because the...

For Video, see http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/07/24/raucous-protesters-disrupt-richmond-city-council-meeting/ Raucous Protesters Disrupt Richmond City Council Meeting July 24, 2013 7:22 PM s Police remove protesters from Richmond City Council chambers Tuesday....

Click on http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/video/9119628-richmond-sues-councilman-over-running-junkyard/ for a KPIX video and news report. Richmond Sues Councilman Over Running 'Junkyard' Richmond city officials are suing Councilman Corky Booze, accusing him of running...

Gayle McLaughlin – Best Politician Against All Odds http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/best-politician-against-all-odds/BestOf?oid=3653824 Chris Magnus - Top Cop Who Most Gets it http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/top-cop-who-most-gets-it/BestOf?oid=3653843...

On November 22, 2011, the Richmond City Council adopted a policy known as “ban the box,” which prohibits asking about a criminal background or convictions in an application for employment with the City of Richmond. See...

Eye on the East Bay: Combative Richmond councilman tries to play peacemaker in Sikh Temple dispute Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/21/2013 12:00:00 AM PDT THE PEACEMAKER?: The towering Sikh Temple nestled on a verdant hillside in El Sobrante is in "crisis," according to...

The Tuesday, July 23, 2013, Richmond City Council Special Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx

Richmond sues own councilman over 'junkyard,' health and safety violations By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/19/2013 03:41:58 PM PDT Updated: 07/19/2013 04:09:47 PM PDT This property at Ohio Avenue and Carlson Boulevard, formerly owned by Councilman Corky...

Mayor and City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending July 19th, 2013. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, July 23rd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, and with the regular agenda commencing at 6:30 PM....

Greetings, Hard to believe it’s that time of the year already, but it will soon be National Night Out, which is Tuesday, August 6th, starting at 5 p.m. The kick-off party is in front of City Hall at the Civic Center Plaza. The “wrap-up” party is from approximately 8...

http://www.contracostatimes.com/richmond/ci_23650663/review-richmonds-assemble-gives-retro-fare-modern-twist Review: Richmond's Assemble gives retro fare a modern twist By Michelle Chan For the Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/16/2013 12:00:00 PM PDT Updated: 07/16/2013...

WORKSHOP REMINDER: Richmond South Shoreline Specific Plan Second Community Workshop The Richmond Planning Division is hosting a second community workshop for the South Shoreline Specific Plan. The purpose of this workshop is to present the initial development concept...

The Tuesday, July 16, 2013, Richmond City Council Regular Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx

It turns out that the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB), although not revised since 1997, is still applicable and available for purchase for $16.00 from the International Code Council. If you want one, see...

You may recall that Richmond Pacific Railroad, our local switching short line railroad, paid for half the cost of Quiet Zone improvements at 34th Street, north of Marina Bay. This would eliminate another horn noise source for Marina Bay and other neighborhoods in...

The following is from the RPA Website http://www.richmondprogressivealliance.net/. To view the video, click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftLjerZYwa0&feature=youtu.be. Hard to watch. Real Leadership Required Drawing the Line between Hate and Free Speech Hate...

From The Nation, July 12, 2013, http://www.thenation.com/article/175244/rescue-local-economies-cities-seize-underwater-mortgages-through-eminent-domain#axzz2YqizgclQ To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain In Richmond,...