Richmond Councilman-elect Gary Bell's illness leaves future of council seat uncertain By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/04/2013 04:51:43 PM PST Updated: 01/04/2013 04:51:43 PM PST RICHMOND -- A contentious battle is shaping up over who will assume the...

This is an interesting article but has a number of factual errors and erroneous embellishments. The City’s relationship with Chevron is complicated and complex, and therefore difficult to describe, but it’s not as bad as some people think. “…left-wing anticorporate...

From Politics with LisaV, My take on politics and politicians in the East Bay, state and beyond. (I don't take politics or myself too Richmond's Tom Butt unveils 11th year-end city review Tom Butt In its 11th year, Richmond Councilman Tom Butt has unveiled his 34-page...

The following was released late this afternoon by Germaine Bell, a family member of Gary Bell: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 03, 2013 RICHMOND COUNCILMEMBER-ELECT GARY BELL UNABLE TO ASSUME OFFICE Health Prevents Assumption of Duties On January 8, 2013...

at the First Methodist Church in Point Richmond, Friday, January 11 Start the New year off on the right foot with the rhythmic sounds of Evie Ladin and her band! (Point Richmond, CA, December 31, 2012)--Point Richmond Acoustic continues its ongoing concert series on...

Not to be outdone by every other media outlet, I present my 34-page 2012 Year End Review and Prediction and Wishes for 2013. My nominations for Top Richmond Stories of 2012 are: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Chooses Richmond Special Interests Buy 2012 Richmond...

Volunteer for Point Richmond Music’s 2013 Summer Concert Series! Calling all music lovers! Point Richmond Music is recruiting volunteers for its summer concert series and we invite you to an open house on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 6:00pm at Interactive Resources,...

Only three days left in 2012 – This is your last chance to weigh in on the best and worst of 2012 and predictions for 2013. I will close this out at noon Saturday. In a tradition that started in 2002, I will present my version, augmented by suggestions from E-FORUM...

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I wanted to get this out to you as soon as possible, so you can be thinking about interested young people, and pass this along to them -- amid the busy-ness of the season. Groundwork Richmond is pleased to announce that we have a...

Homicides plummet in Richmond, once considered among the most dangerous cities in U.S. By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/24/2012 12:01:00 AM PST 1 of 12 Richmond police ride-along Officer Matt Stonebraker talks with Sharon Miller, of Richmond, on the...

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is a status report regarding Chevron’s permit applications relating to repair of the crude unit, and, in particular, damaged process piping. As you will recall, following the public meeting this past Wednesday (December...

This is the weekly report for the week ending December 21st, 2012. Meeting Notes The first meeting following the New Year will be the swearing in ceremony on January 8th 2013. The first full business meeting of the City Council is scheduled for January 15th 2013. City...

PUBLIC NOTICE City Council Hearing Regarding the Adoption of the Richmond Housing Element NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Richmond City Council, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65355 and the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)...

Chevron pipe choice found to meet codes Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 10:31 pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 fire-damaged sections of its Richmond refinery meets industry standards and fire codes, according to two experts advising city officials who must decide whether...

Only nine days left in 2012 - Now is time for E-FORUM Readers to weigh in on the best and worst of 2012 and predictions for 2013. In a tradition that started in 2002, I will present my version, augmented by suggestions from E-FORUM readers, with the 2012 Year End...

Chinese firms make gains in Bay Area By Andrew S. Ross, Chronicle Columnist Updated 5:23 pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 A major, publicly traded Chinese biotech company has purchased the former Bayer HealthCare campus on Hilltop Drive in Richmond. The 53-acre,...

Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is a status report regarding Chevron’s permit applications relating to repair of damaged process piping. Following the public meeting this past Wednesday, staff concluded that the following steps needed to be taken before a...

Richmond's Hilltop mall in receivership, city and management firm vow to stay open, improve services By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/21/2012 05:17:43 PM PST Updated: 12/21/2012 05:43:31 PM PST RICHMOND -- Hilltop mall has been handed over to a...

The Local Government Commission (LGC), on which I serve as a board member, is focused on livable and sustainable cities. It’s members are all elected city and county officials in California. The LGC publishes two monthly electronic newsletters, Livable Places Update,...

The Local Government Commission (LGC), on which I serve as a board member, is focused on livable and sustainable cities. It’s members are all elected city and county officials in California. The LGC publishes two monthly electronic newsletters, Livable Places Update,...