The following is from Emily Goodwin at Marin Clean Energy Hi Director Butt, Adam suggested I send this your way for circulation amongst your professional network. We’ve extended the application period for this important position and would appreciate your help in...

Update: It looks like a special City Council meeting will be called for January 24 at 7:30 PM to consider and schedule the appointment process. Tom Butt Division over vacant City Council seat may force special election in Richmond By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times...

This is the weekly report for the week ending January 18th, 2013. Meeting Notes There will be a special meeting of the City Council on Thursday, January 24th, at 7:30 PM. The specific agenda will be posted next week. The next regular meeting of the City Council is...

Protest Citizens United Decision National Day of Action Targets Chevron Saturday January 19 12 Noon Richmond BART March to the Chevron Refinery Gate. National organizations lead by Common Cause are coming together on this anniversary of the infamous Citizens United...

LBNL opens comment period for Richmond Bay Campus The LBNL's Community Advisory Group met Monday night, and discussed plans for the proposed Richmond Bay Campus. (Photo by: Rachel Waldholz) By Rachel WaldholzPosted January 15, 2013 11:51 am What should the Lawrence...

This is well-written and timely coverage by Richmond Confidential, high standards we have grown to expect. However, in line with my recent commitment, I am going to decry the use of the term “pro-business.” See Of Love Fests and Cliches, January 9, 2013. The term...

From Chief Chris Magnus: On, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, various times and locations throughout Richmond—Personnel from the Police Department’s Regulatory Unit did a series of “decoy operations” at various liquor stores and liquor-serving establishments around the city....

From Nancy Baer: Just a reminder that the deadline for Groundwork Richmond's Fellow position is next Friday, January 18. It is now possible to apply electronically by sending a resume and the completed questionnaire to groundworkrichmond@gmail.com. Please pass this on...

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Bay-Area-homicide-rate-rises-in-2012-4189892.php#ixzz2I0Josi9d Updated 11:28 pm, Saturday, January 12, 2013 Bay Area homicide rate rises in 2012 Demian Bulwa and Justin Berton Barton Gerstel shows the tattoo he had done...

From Chief Chris Magnus: I am pleased to share with you my first “Update of RPD Activities” for 2013! We wrapped up 2012 with significantly improved reductions in homicides, but much work remains in addressing property crimes throughout the City. We have a number of...

Rift emerges in Richmond as Bell seat falls vacant Council is divided on how to fill the the vacant seat left by Gary Bell. Photo - Tawanda Kanhema By Tawanda Kanhema and Jennifer BairesPosted January 10, 2013 10:14 am An empty chair sat on the dais of Richmond City...

From Don Gosney: Gary Bell’s inability to be sworn in as a member of the Richmond City Council—a seat which he earned with the 11,474 votes cast on November 6th supporting him—has thrown Richmond into a situation which will be nearly as divisive as Point Molate, as...

Chevron forecasts higher profits in fourth quarter By George Avalos Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/10/2013 02:35:53 PM PST Updated: 01/10/2013 03:52:08 PM PST SAN RAMON -- Chevron expects its profits for the fourth quarter of 2012 to be "notably higher" than the...

Click here for the court ruling The City and County won a resounding Superior Court victory in the property tax allocation lawsuit filed by most of cities and special districts in the County. The lawsuit challenged the Auditor’s decision to allocate reimbursement...

http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=431&doctype=AGENDA Items of particular interest are: J-1. (1) ADOPT the Resolution in Attachment 1 adopting the Addendum to the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR and adopting the Richmond General Plan...

Richmond's Caspers a mecca of politics, community and famous hot dogs By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/11/2013 04:31:00 PM PST Updated: 01/11/2013 04:31:00 PM PST RICHMOND -- The dangling bell jingles as you walk in the door. The "Wizard" swivels on a...

The following emails have been circulating publicly: Nat Bates: Below, Councilmember Jim Rogers declares his position to a constituent on the appointment replacement for Councilman Gary Bell. While I share a few of his opinions such as should Rogers hold fast, there...

This has some interesting stuff in it, but if you read it carefully, it has Chevron’s fingerprints all over it. It is full of buzz words like “pro-business environment,” “benefits of established industries,” “ripple effects” [of established industries] and “work with...

The City of Richmond and Contra Costa County won a resounding Superior Court victory in the property tax allocation lawsuit filed by most of cities and special districts in the County (See Cities Consider Suing Contra Costa County Over Chevron Assessment Dispute,...