Vorderbrueggen: Richmond special election is worth the money By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/26/2013 06:00:00 PM PST Updated: 01/27/2013 06:27:30 AM PST Richmond Councilman Jim Rogers had it exactly right when he said neither money nor bullies...

Food Politics by Marion Nestle Jan 25 2013 Soda industry exploits NAACP and Hispanic Federation in soda cap lawsuit Who knew that Wednesday’s New York State Supreme Court hearing on the lawsuit filed against New York City’s cap on sodas larger than 16 ounces would...

NAACP Richmond's choice for Martin Luther King Jr. peace award sparks controversy By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/26/2013 08:02:51 AM PST Updated: 01/26/2013 08:04:14 AM PST Click photo to enlarge Richmond City Council Member Corky Booz talks about his...

It’s official: Richmond City Council seeks new member Richmond City Council officially announced the vacancy of Councilmember-elect's Gary Bell seat during Thursday night's special meeting. (Photo by: Rachel de Leon) By Jennifer Baires, Rachel de Leon, and Zach St....

Randell H. Iwasaki, Executive Director 2999 Oak Rd., Suite 100 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 V: 925-256-4724 F: 925-256-4701 riwasaki@ccta.net / www.ccta.net From: Allyn Amsk [mailto:allyn.amsk@dot.ca.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 3:10 PM To: 580 Scofield...

Housing plan sparks arguments on rent control, just cause evictions Graph courtesy of the Richmond Planning Department By Wendi JonassenPosted January 23, 2013 3:52 pm After several hours of confusion and bickering, last week the Richmond City Council approved a...

Richmond City Council to meet, set path for filling vacant seat By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/23/2013 03:43:56 PM PST Updated: 01/23/2013 04:04:31 PM PST RICHMOND -- The City Council will hold a special meeting Thursday night to set a Jan. 31 deadline...

Oakland Tribune editorial: Richmond City Council should let voters pick replacement for critical seat Oakland Tribune editorial ©2013, Bay Area News Group Posted: 01/24/2013 04:00:00 AM PST Updated: 01/24/2013 09:17:13 AM PST Following the tragic illness of a...

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Letter from Councilmember Jovanka Beckles to the media: Good day all, I will not be attending this year’s Richmond branch of the NAACP's Freedom Fund banquet on February 2. This year's theme is entitled, "Embracing and Enhancing our Community.” The branch recently...

The January 24, 2013, Special Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx

Race-Baiting in Richmond How Big Business used race to drive a wedge through Richmond's progressive community — and why you should be concerned about it. By Wendi Jonassen click to flip through (4) Tawanda Kanhema The campaign against the soda tax was backed by large...

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Here is more for the debate on what is good for Richmond business. Below is the response from a leading commercial real estate broker to my questions: “ In the commercial real estate market, what would you say are Richmond's three strongest advantages and three most...

The much-maligned (by some) Riggers Loft (Riggers Loft Under Construction, October 1, 2012) rehabilitation is moving right along. The structural shell work is largely completed, and the roof was finished just in time for tomorrow’s predicted rain. Yet to be completed...

Special meeting to discuss vacant City Council seat this Thursday Council is divided on how to fill the the vacant seat left by Gary Bell. Photo - Tawanda Kanhema By Wendi JonassenPosted January 22, 2013 10:59 am After running out of time to officially declare the...

Contra Costa Times Eye on the East Bay: Richmond Councilman Turns Media Critic Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/20/2013 12:00:00 AM PST COUNCILMAN TURNS MEDIA CRITIC: Tom Butt is a lot of things to a lot of people in Richmond. A goat herder. An architect. A veteran. A...

The article at the bottom of this email written by Chamber of Commerce spokesman Joshua Genser appeared January 17 in the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Newsletter (http://rcoc.com/what-is-business-friendly/#more-3888). It was apparently written in response to my...

Richmond's Catahoula Coffee gains loyal following, attention of retailers By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/18/2013 12:11:01 PM PST Updated: 01/18/2013 04:43:24 PM PST PHOTO GALLERY > View more images in this slideshow | Mercury News Media Center...