Courtesy of Don Gosney, I provide final results below for the Richmond City Council election. The big difference in these numbers are that they include the provisional ballots deposited on election day. Nat Bates took a giant leap forward, setting a new record for...

Chevron's choice of metal in Richmond refinery fix questioned By Denis Cuff Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/19/2012 02:34:35 PM PST

Chris Treadway: National Park Service hosts holiday festivities in Richmond By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/30/2012 04:10:27 PM PST Updated: 11/30/2012 05:38:12 PM PST The Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park is offering...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending November 30th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is noticed for Tuesday, December 4th, beginning at 6:30 PM. Note that there is no Closed Session scheduled in advance of the...

Dear Community Stakeholders: Please join us for a technical assistance follow-up meeting. A Technical Assistance Needs Assessment (TANA) was completed in October 2012 with the community for the United Heckathorn Superfund Site. This assessment is conducted to better...

A la Carte: Cesar's co-founder remakes Richmond's BoilerHouse By Jackie Burrell, Contra Costa Times jburrell@bayareanewsgroup Posted: 11/30/2012 04:23:36 PM PST Updated: 11/30/2012 04:47:07 PM PST Interior of the Boilerhouse restaurant in Richmond, Calif., a former...

I would like to invite E-FORUM readers to attend the annual Richmond Rotary Holiday Auction to be held at Richmond Country Club, Friday, December 7, 2012, from 12:00 noon until 1:30 PM. All proceeds go to local schools and community organizations. Lunch is $20.00, but...

Mayor and City Council: This is an update regarding issuance of permits for the Chevron refinery repair. We had a meeting/conference call this past Monday morning at 11:00 AM that included representatives of the City (including legal counsel and the metallurgical...

Associated Press Posted: 11/28/2012 08:18:28 AM PST Updated: 11/28/2012 08:19:17 AM PST WASHINGTON -- Six Democratic senators representing states along the Pacific Coast asked the Justice Department on Tuesday to investigate the role of oil refineries in gas price...

So many people have asked me about how to recall Corky Booze that I am providing that information here instead of responding individually. The City of Richmond Charter, Article VIII, states: “The Recall, Initiative and Referendum - Sec. 1. (Amended at election June 4,...

Maps show support for City Council winners This map shows where voter turnout was strongest and weakest this past election. The darker colors indicate a higher voter percentage. The lighter colors indicate a lower voter percentage. By Rachel de Leon and Stephen Hobbs...

The following complaint was filed with the city attorney and city clerk against “Richmond One Committee Opposing Tom Butt for City Council” for multiple violations of the Richmond Municipal Code intended to make elections fair and campaigns transparent. Corky Booze...

By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/21/2012 01:39:32 PM PST Updated: 11/21/2012 02:03:51 PM PST Click photo to enlarge One of the two new surveillance cameras donated to the Richmond Police Department by 4RICHMOND... 4Richmond, a new coalition funded by...

By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/21/2012 10:11:06 AM PST Updated: 11/21/2012 02:56:21 PM PST RICHMOND -- City staff will take a close look at the rebuilding of a burned-out crude unit at the Chevron refinery, share all documentation with the public and...

By Rick Radin Correspondent Posted: 11/21/2012 10:20:29 AM PST RICHMOND -- Richmond and El Cerrito residents who were opposing the possibility of a 24-hour Walmart store moving into a long empty retail building on San Pablo Avenue are expressing relief that the...

The November 27, 2012, Special Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Marin Clean Energy program to launch in Richmond Councilmember Booze speaks with Dawn Weisz, Executive Officer of Marin Clean Energy, at last night's council meeting. (Photo by: Stephen Hobbs) By Sara BernardPosted 1 hour ago This past June, Richmond’s City Council...

Following is a letter in response to the CSB letter dated November 17, 2012:

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here It's that time of year again- Greetings! Turkey Day in the Point! Join us for the umpteenth Turkey Shoot and Parade...and then return to your kitchen happy and relaxed. Thursday, Nov 22nd...10:15am in front of The Plunge...