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...

When the application deadline closed at 5:00 PM today, twelve aspiring councilmembers had filed. Included were two former councilmembers (John Marquez and Tony Thurmond), six former candidates (Eduardo Martinez, Mike Ali-Kinney, Mark Wassberg, Eleanor Thompson, Bea...

Sailors offer healing trips to wounded military veterans By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/29/2013 12:09:41 AM PST Updated: 01/29/2013 12:09:50 AM PST PHOTO GALLERY > View more images in this slideshow | POINT RICHMOND -- Board a sailing vessel...

In annual address, Richmond mayor highlights year of 'historic accomplishments' By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/29/2013 09:36:04 PM PST Updated: 01/29/2013 09:36:05 PM PST RICHMOND -- In her annual State of the City Address, Mayor Gayle McLaughlin said...

Contra Costa supervisor questions Richmond site choice for new state insurance call center By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/30/2013 06:38:20 AM PST Updated: 01/30/2013 06:38:46 AM PST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY -- California has chosen Contra Costa County...

Cuisine from award-winning restaurant owners coming to Richmond in February Assemble's style is considered Industrial Chic, and will include more seating, outdoor tables, and a large video monitor inside for events. (Illustration by: John Holey) By Rachel de...

Richmond’s Nat Bates responds to Mayor’s State of City By Robert Rogers Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 at 2:13 pm in Cities, Contra Costa County, Politics, Richmond. A statement released Wednesday: Those of you who viewed the council meeting last night or read the West...

A Representative from Marin Energy will be at the Laurel Park Neighborhood Council meeting on January 28 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Easter Hill United Methodist Church, 3911 Cutting Blvd., Richmond. All welcome. Lots of parking in church parking lot....

From: Smith, Barbara J Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 12:27 PM Subject: Update January 28 City Council Members, Today we submitted an update to our 30-Day Report to Contra Costa Health Services. The report provides an update on the status of our ongoing internal...

Rail-Trail a Key Part of Rebuilding Community in Richmond, Calif. The Richmond Greenway is one of the great success stories of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's (RTC) work in urban areas over the past decade. In the early part of the century, the Atchison-Topeka and Santa...

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....

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...

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here WEBINAR How to Finance Energy Improvements in Commercial Buildings with PACE January 30, 2013 10:00-11:00 A.M. PST Calling California commercial building owners and energy contractors! Learn more about PACE programs'...