Richmond African-American leaders back Sullivan as replacement for ill Councilman-elect Gary Bell By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/10/2013 02:36:11 PM PST Updated: 01/10/2013 05:05:14 PM PST RICHMOND -- A coalition of African-American organizations on...

In November, the voters of Richmond overwhelmingly supported (72.97% to 27.03%) an advisory measure to ask Congress to pass an amendment to the Constitution to remedy the Citizens United decision and previous Supreme Court decisions that bestowed certain rights of...

The following story by super reporter Robert Rogers in the Contra Costa Times accurately condenses a three hour love fest at the City Council meeting that is not likely to be repeated in future meetings. Although compliments were intermingled with criticisms, even the...

Richmond City Council welcomes back Nat Bates, Tom Butt with swearing-in ceremony Re-elected Councilmembers Nat Bates and Tom Butt take the oath of office Tuesday night at a special ceremony at City Hall. Gary Bell, who also won a spot on the council last November,...

The following article by Chronicle reporter Carolyn Jones includes some quoted generalizations by others with which I take issue (not with Carolyn). Bell supporters were quoted as describing factions as , “left-leaning Richmond Progressive Alliance, led by Green Party...

Chris Treadway: Richmond Museum prepares for ship's historic voyage By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/04/2013 05:40:02 PM PST Updated: 01/04/2013 05:40:02 PM PST There is a lot of news to report from the Richmond Museum of History, which is preparing for...

The timeline for considering a replacement for Gary Bell will likely go something like this: 60 days runs out on March 8. January 15 - announce the vacancy and set the dates for the process January 31 - deadline for candidates statements February 12 - public hearing,...

One of the jobs of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LACO) on which I serve as an alternate to the two members appointed by the Contra Costa Mayors Conference is to provide periodic reviews of services provided by cities and special districts (Municipal Service...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending January 4th, 2013. Meeting Notes The swearing in ceremony for newly re-elected Councilmembers is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8th, at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. A reception follows...

As the City faces the prospect of selecting a replacement for Gary Bell, a little history about past appointments may be interesting. Since at least 1994, the City Council has never selected the runner-up in a previous election to take a vacant seat. I know this well,...

Chevron firefighters may have gouged pipe Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 10:45 pm, Thursday, January 3, 2013 A fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond spewed a cloud of gas and smoke thousands of feet into the air on Aug. 6. Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle / SF A...

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...