The following item came out today. Mayor McLaughlin and I will be sponsoring a resolution for the September 10 City Council meeting that will set Richmond’s solar fee at $100 and require over-the-counter processing. East Bay cities announce streamlined process for...

We are proud to announce the release of the newly redesigned Rosie the Riveter Trust website with a fresher new look and feel, improved navigation, and enhanced content focused on our mission! Visit and explore our new site by clicking on the link below:...

See from Michael Bukay a Video of Human Energy at the Chevron Protest Rally Last Saturday. During the nonviolent demonstration Michael wandered through the crowd and captured some of the Human Energy of the participants. Check out the video at...

Click here for Democracy Now. http://www.democracynow.org/2013/8/6/chevron_to_pay_2_million_for Click here for Rachael maddow Show on MSNBC: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/rachel-maddow/52681567/#52681567. Chevron to Pay $2 Million for 2012 Refinery Fire in Richmond, CA;...

Vol. 34 No.7, July 2013 In This Issue: * Judy Corbett To Become Executive Director Emeritus * Roundtable Recap--Discussion Series on Crime Prevention Through Community Design * City of Livingston, CA Participates In Successful 6-Day Charrette * LGC Staff Watch - Pat...

Livable Places Update Emerging Trends in Community Planning and Design www.lgc.org July 2013 In This Issue: * Can Clean Water Regulations Lead to More Successful Downtowns and Neighborhoods? - An On-the-Ground Example - What Elected Officials Can Do - How To Pay for...

From Chris Magnus: I wanted to provide you with a brief update on this past weekend’s activities in the City of Richmond. As you know, there was a lot going on and the Richmond Police Department had a significant presence at multiple events. Chevron/Climate Change...

From: Judd, Kory (KDJU) [mailto:KoryJudd@chevron.com] Madame Mayor and Council Members, I wanted to make sure you are aware that today, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has reached a settlement agreement with the Contra Costa County District Attorney and the Attorney General of...

Chevron agrees to pay $2M for Richmond refinery fire Photo by KTVU viewer M. Cox Chevron refinery fire smoke plume KTVU-AP RICHMOND, Calif. — Chevron on Monday agreed to pay $2 million in fines and restitution and pleaded no contest to six charges in connection with a...

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Robin Wilkey robin.wilkey@huffingtonpost.com 'Ban The Box' Ordinance In California City Is Landmark Move For Former Inmates On Job Hunt Posted: 08/05/2013 4:56 pm EDT 0 Officials in Richmond, Calif., have approved an ordinance that forbids employers from requiring...

Travel A lighthouse hidden in plain sight The restored lighthouse — East Brother Island Light Station — is now a bed-and-breakfast on the bay. Submitted photo August 04, 2013 7:00 pm • LEE SCHWAB Where would you think you were going based on the following hints? • You...

Councilmember Butt: I will start this response by confirming that we will make the implementation of the Richmond Community Air Monitoring Program a high priority. Having said that, the “cover your tail” letter from Chevron regarding the program is absolutely...

Yesterday’s demonstration at the gates of Chevron was remarkable for its size, its organization and the calm way that the Richmond Police Department performed, especially in the arrest of over 200 protestors. The Richmond Parkway was shut down for the entire event....

See Interview of Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin by MSNBC Chris Hayes: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/all-in-/52659101. The following transcript Day by day we get numbers that the country's entering into a significant housing recovery. In some areas of the country it...

Oil refinery air monitoring delay is unreasonable Lance Iversen, The Chronicle Black smoke spreads from Richmond's Chevron refinery after an explosion set off a fire Aug. 6. Jay Gunkelman and Marilyn Bardet July 29, 2013 The one-year anniversary of the Chevron...

Funeral services for Gary Bell will be held at Hilltop Community Church on Hilltop Drive and Shane Drive, Richmond on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 11:00AM. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 4PM, immediately followed with a Quiet Hour from 6PM to...

Link to an article by Bloomberg News. http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-02/california-mayor-attacks-greed-with-eminent-domain-bid.html California Mayor Attacks ‘Greed’ With Eminent Domain Bid By Michael B. Marois August 02, 2013 12:33 AM EDT Richmond,...

Richmond sues Chevron over last year's refinery fire By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/02/2013 02:31:12 PM PDT Updated: 08/02/2013 02:48:26 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge Firefighting crews continue to pour water onto a unit after a fire at a Chevron...

For a copy of the Chevron lawsuit, click here. For video, see http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/City-of-Richmond-Sues-Chevron-Over-Refinery-Fire/218177442. Richmond sues Chevron over refinery fire Henry K. Lee Updated 4:46 pm, Friday, August 2, 2013...