We are at this time looking for those critical corporate sponsors that will make our April 13, 2013, annual benefit successful. If you know someone or work for someone who may be a potential corporate sponsor, please share this, or provide me with their contact...

Please help us spread the word about this 1930s-40s singalong program (with live musical accompaniment by the Tin Hat Tunesters) at the Rosie the Riveter visitor center on 3/30 at 3 PM. Bring your family and friends to this free event! Join your voice with others in...

Poll on climate change: Most Californians consider it a serious threat By Howard Mintz hmintz@mercurynews.com Posted: 02/25/2013 06:00:00 AM PST Updated: 02/25/2013 06:52:52 AM PST Field Poll shows that 64 percent of California voters believe there is sufficient...

East Bay lawmakers introduce bills aimed at Chevron in aftermath of Richmond refinery fire By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/25/2013 02:16:01 PM PST Updated: 02/25/2013 04:39:36 PM PST RICHMOND -- Responding to last year's massive refinery fire at...

Inside Politics: Contra Costa County says labor is putting new call center jobs at risk By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/23/2013 05:49:00 PM PST Even as Concord and Richmond compete for a new state health insurance call center and its 205 jobs, a...

From Contra Costa Times Inside Politics, February 23, 2013: just what I always wanted: Nat, Nat, Nat. You are such a thoughtful guy. That's Richmond Councilman Nat Bates, of course. He sent constituents a free commemorative presidential inauguration invitation...

County supervisors plan decision on whether to put Affordable Care Act call center in Richmond or Concord By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/22/2013 04:53:39 PM PST Updated: 02/23/2013 07:30:54 AM PST RICHMOND -- Contra Costa County has secured a major...

This is one of the payoffs for installing the bulkhead in the Plunge – a successful competitive swimming program that serves all youth in Richmond. Tom Butt http://richmondconfidential.org/2013/02/21/spawning-a-swimming-culture-in-richmond/ Spawning a swimming culture...

http://www.contracostatimes.com/west-county-times/ci_22640553/tow-company-sues-richmond-two-council-members-alleged. For a copy of the complaint, see www.tombutt.com/pdf/summons for butt - received 2-20-13.pdf. See: Tow Away to Go Away? July 16, 2011 Update on Tow...

The February 26, 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

This is the weekly report for the week ending February 22nd, 2013. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th, beginning at 6:30 PM. Fruit Tree Giveaway On Friday, March 1st, the City of Richmond Environmental and Health...

Richmond finances improve, city council pushes for call center Richmond's economy is growing out of the recession, says the head of the city's finance department at Tuesday night's Richmond City Council meeting. (Photo by: Tawanda Kanhema) By Jennifer BairesPosted...

Richmond council rejects luxury hillside housing plan By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/19/2013 10:23:45 PM PST Updated: 02/20/2013 12:39:52 PM PST RICHMOND -- A proposed hillside development of three luxury houses was unanimously rejected by the City...

Richmond may have a new tool to fight blight By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/20/2013 06:59:30 AM PST Updated: 02/20/2013 02:15:37 PM PST RICHMOND -- Owners of vacant properties may soon be required to register them with the city and submit a written...

Labor and environmental groups join forces on refinery issues Last August's fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond helped spark a new collaborative on refinery safety -- one that includes both the steelworkers' union and environmental advocacy groups. (Photo by:...

Chevron challenges Contra Costa property tax appeal panelists By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/21/2013 03:38:13 PM PST Updated: 02/21/2013 04:34:36 PM PST In the latest legal rocket in the war between Chevron and Contra Costa County over property...

The following is from Mike Parker: Sorting out the different groups One Richmond! ?? Lately several organizations have used the term One Richmond or something close to describe their program or their organization. This might help to sort out any confusion. The slogan...

At last night’s City Council meeting, Corky Booze took the unprecedented opportunity to step down form the dais, sign up for Open Forum, and proceed to excoriate me for being a racist because I did not know where the “Southside” is. Later, in the discussion of a...

At tonight’s City Council meeting, Bates and Booze will ask that the vote be taken again so they can un-ring the bell and go on record as voting for Myrick. Tom Butt Getting to four votes: The political math behind the appointment of Jael Myrick Councilmember Jim...

The twin scourges of night time train horns and blocked grade crossings have both intensified lately. The Dornan Drive tunnel construction resulted in traffic being detoured using Canal Boulevard and Seacliff Drive, but drivers are finding Canal Boulevard to be often...