Marsha Ramos: Must pull back the curtain on California oil industry By Marsha Ramos, Oakland Tribune My Word ©2013, Bay Area News Group Posted: 02/05/2013 10:15:59 AM PST Updated: 02/05/2013 07:09:45 PM PST Oil industry executives and lobbyists are once again in high...

Richmond council majority names Myrick to open seat By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/05/2013 12:10:05 AM PST Updated: 02/05/2013 12:10:05 AM PST RICHMOND -- Jael Myrick, a 27-year-old field representative for Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, was...

Last week, I reprinted a story by Dana Hull of the Contra Costa Times (San Jose Mercury News) describing how “San Ramon-based Chevron is leading an aggressive campaign to delay implementation of California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a cornerstone of the state's...

Jael Myrick appointed to City Council The Richmond City Council appointed Jael Myrick to fill Gary Bell's empty seat. (Photo by: Tawanda Kanhema) By Zach St. GeorgePosted 25 minutes ago The City Council appointed Jael Myrick to fill Gary Bell’s empty seat in a 4 – 1...

This Friday, February 8, 2013, 8 pm Claudia Russell and the Folk Unlimited Orchestra! Audience members often comment on how we are able to attract world-class talent to our little concert series. And indeed, we are fortunate to present another spectacular show! This...

What was not reported was that Corky Booze complained, as he often does, that the grant was targeted for “Belding Woods, the 23rd Street corridor, Richmond High School and part of the North and East Neighborhood,” rather than the “Southside,” where Booze continually...

Tradition of children’s artwork continues at Maritime Center School-aged children invited to join a ranger for arts and crafts (Richmond, CA) – Join the National Park Service for a free, fun, family program on Saturday, February 16th at the historic Maritime Center in...

In about 40 hours, Richmond will either have a seventh councilmember, or there will be a special election. One piece of news, the WCCUSD will not be placing a ballot measure in June, so a special election will cost the City of Richmond a full $200,000. Tom Butt A...

Applicants for open Richmond City Council seat will speak Monday Richmond City Council will consider candidates to fill the council's vacant seat. (Photo by: Tawanda Kanhema) By Jennifer BairesPosted 1 hour ago Twelve people have submitted their names for...

The Agenda/Packets for the February 4, 2013, Special Richmond City Council Meeting and the February 5, 2013, Regular City Council Meeting are on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx

From: Bill Lindsay [mailto:bill_lindsay@ci.richmond.ca.us] Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 7:14 PM To: Booze, Corky; Corky Boozé; elirapty@aim.com; Gayle McLaughlin; Ritterman, Jeff; Jeffery Shoji; Beckles, Jovanka; Bates, Nat; Nicole Valentino; Butt, Tom; Alan...

Earnings report caps off week of mixed news for Chevron Part of Chevron's expansive Richmond refinery. (Photo by Rachel Waldholz) By Stephen HobbsPosted February 1, 2013 4:25 pm The announcement this week of the approximately $11 million in losses Chevron has...

Chevron has largest fourth-quarter profit in company history By Jonathan Fahey Associated Press Posted: 02/01/2013 10:40:38 AM PST Updated: 02/01/2013 06:21:16 PM PST NEW YORK -- Chevron posted a 41 percent gain in net income for the fourth quarter as the company...

Chevron hit with nearly $1 million fine for Richmond refinery fire By George Avalos Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/30/2013 11:37:42 AM PST Updated: 01/30/2013 06:16:42 PM PST RICHMOND -- A state agency on Wednesday slapped Chevron with a nearly $1 million fine -- the...

Council names Booze vice mayor Tuesday night's Richmond City Council meeting ran long, but accomplished little. (Photo by: Tawanda Kanhema) By Zach St. GeorgePosted January 30, 2013 2:54 pm Tuesday night’s Richmond City Council meeting was short on substance but long...

MCE RECEIVES 2012 CCBJ BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Climate Change Business Journal Recognizes Firms for Growth and Innovation SAN RAFAEL, CA — Climate Change Business Journal® (CCBJ), a business research publication which provides high value strategic business...

Single-Use Bag Ordinance Draft EIR RecycleMore released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a Single Use Bag Ordinance for 45-day comment period. Public Review Period will commence on January 18, 2013 and end on March 4, 2013 for interested individuals and...

Nat Bates’ response to a constituent. On Jan 29, 2013, at 11:39 AM, lizgarland@comcast.net wrote: Nat, Do you think there will be a special election or will Jim Rogers vote with the RPA group? Is there any way to convince him to do what the people of Richmond voted...

$1 million fine for Chevron not enough Chip Johnson, Chronicle Columnist Published 2:52 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2013 The $1 million fine proposed by Cal/OSHA against Chevron is an insufficient penalty for the damage caused by a fire that broke out at the oil giant's...

Chevron pretty much plays with a full court press. Property taxes -- appeal them. If that doesn’t work, file a lawsuit challenging the appellate decisions OSHA fines -- appeal them. CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standards – have the lobbyists challenge them. More friendly...