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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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:...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending December 7th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18th. For planning purposes, please be advised that the first meeting following the New Year will...

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...

Richmond's Hotel Mac restaurant sold to new owner By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/07/2012 03:55:14 PM PST Updated: 12/07/2012 04:37:00 PM PST RICHMOND -- One of Point Richmond's grandest landmarks will be in new hands for the first time in more than 30...

Greetings, Each year, one of the biggest, nicest, and most needed holiday toy and food give-aways occurs in Richmond. It’s coordinated by the Richmond-El Cerrito Fire and Police Holiday Toy program with the help of a lot of caring residents, businesses, and community...

Richmond leaders pledge more public input in issuing permits for Chevron refinery repairs By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/06/2012 07:28:07 AM PST Updated: 12/06/2012 07:28:34 AM PST RICHMOND -- Top city administrators may hold the key to how and when...

Point Richmond spearheads effort to allow local neighborhoods to ban chain restaurants By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 12/05/2012 01:35:39 PM PST Updated: 12/06/2012 07:27:52 AM PST RICHMOND -- When a Subway franchise owner wanted to set up shop amid the...

From: Chris Magnus Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 1:28:17 PM To: PD Senior Command Staff; Bill Lindsay; Leslie Knight; Shasa Curl; City Council Dept; Police Commission Dept Subject: Note what City is missing from this year's list . . . Auto forwarded by a Rule FBI...

Chevron refinery piping and housing plan highlight council meeting Christy Leffall (center), who conducted the press conference Tuesday night, advocated for the adoption of the housing plan. The proposal will be voted on at the Jan. 15 council meeting. (Photo by:...

There have been a lot of questions and some criticism about Richmond joining Marin Energy Authority, a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) joint powers authority. It is important to understand that the Bay Area is rapidly heading this direction. The County of Sonoma...