Click here for Nigel Hearne letter regarding Congressman George Miller’s letter. Materials planned for Richmond Chevron refinery fix meet industry standards, experts say By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/20/2012 09:22:15 AM PST Updated: 12/20/2012...

The evaluations of Chevron’s technical analysis titled, “Materials Selection for Repair of Damaged Process Piping in High-Temperature Sulfidation Service in the No. 4 Crude Unit” have been completed by Jim McLaughlin, the City’s metallurgical consultant and David...

Chevron Richmond announces $1 million in grants for local education, jobs initiatives By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/19/2012 01:48:58 PM PST Updated: 12/19/2012 02:19:11 PM PST RICHMOND -- Chevron Richmond will divide $1 million among six area...

See http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/pdfs/2013NewYearLR.pdf.

Following are links to the subpoenas issued to Chevron from the US Chemical safety Board. The first appears to be largely concerned with production of documents related to refinery construction, operation and maintenance. The second is in the form of interrogatories...

See correspondence from Congressman George Miller www.tombutt.com/pdf/miller letter.pdf

View this in your browser The City of Richmond has the responsibility for issuing construction permits for the repair of the Chevron Refinery crude unit in accordance with applicable building and fire codes. As you may know, during the plan check process for the...

Can Richmond Progressives Regroup? The Richmond Progressive Alliance is contemplating its future after getting thumped by Chevron in the election. By John Geluardi Maya Sugarman/File photo Chevron is reasserting its influence in Richmond. Until the November election,...

Note: I will publish the Chemical Safety Board’s subpoena’s tomorrow morning in the E-FORUM. Email from City Manager Bill Lindsay: From: Bill Lindsay [mailto:bill_lindsay@ci.richmond.ca.us] Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 6:48 PM To: Booze, Corky; Corky Booze;...

Despite the iconic “gansta” exchange with Jeff Ritterman, which involved a disagreement about the number of marijuana dispensaries to license, I honor him as a stalwart colleague who has helped move Richmond forward in many ways. His reliable support of initiatives...

From Bill Lindsay: Mayor and City Councilmembers: As you know, the City of Richmond has the responsibility for issuing construction permits for the repair of the Chevron Refinery crude unit in accordance with applicable building and fire codes. As you also know,...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending December 14th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. For...

The December 18, 2012, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. This is the last meeting of 2012. Follow the link http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx to view. Items of particular interest include: I-21. APPROVE the following...

Only 16 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 Review...

Shirley and I had dinner with Bernhard Horstmann earlier this week in San Francisco. It was only the second time I had seen Bernhard since 1970 in Vietnam. Last time I saw him was in Ascona, Switzerland in 1990, and he now lives in Munich. He was in town for just a...

Peter Case returns to Point Richmond Acoustic - Come early for best seats! Dear Tom, Three-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Peter Case returns to Point Richmond Acoustic this Friday, December 14, at 8 PM. The show is located at the First Methodist Church, 201...

After years of dark, Richmond’s main street gets festive lights back Organizers welcomed festive street lights back to Macdonald Street on Wednesday night. (Photo by: Rachel de Leon) By Rachel de LeonPosted 1 hour ago With the flick of a switch Wednesday night,...

The City received the anticipated technical report from Chevron yesterday regarding their materials selection for repair of damaged process piping in high-temperature sulfidation service in the No. 4 crude unit. The report is also posted on the City website at...

For a link to the blog of newest WCCUSD School Board Member Todd Groves, see http://toddgroves.org. New members will be sworn in Wednesday of this week. Tom Butt Richmond City Councilman 117 Park Place Richmond, CA 94801 Phone: 510.236.7435 Mobile: 510-220-1577 Fax:...

Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center receives top hospital designation The Leapfrog Group has made hospital safety grades accessible to anyone with web or smartphone access. (Photo: Justin Pye) By Justin PyePosted December 6, 2012 11:30 am "Kaiser has discovered...