October 24, 2012 News » Election 2012 The Richmond Soda War Coke and Pepsi are pouring millions of dollars into the campaign against a proposed tax on sugary drinks in Richmond. By John Geluardi This year, Richmond may become the first city in the United States to...

I have just confirmed that Building owner Walter Connolly has decided to allow Café Altura in Point Richmond to continue to operate. Connolly had previously given notice that the restaurant’s lease, which had expired, would not be renewed. Among other reasons was an...

I had an opportunity today to tour the actual location of the Chevron fire of August 6, escorted by Barbara Smith, Brian Garber and Joe Lorenz, all of Chevron. No, I have not taken a job with Chevron; that cool pair of Chevron coveralls I have on is a safety...

The most comprehensive profiles available of City Council candidates are those prepared by Richmond Confidential. Each Richmond Confidential reporter was assigned to a specific candidate. My profile by Stephen Hobbs is copied below, and others are available as...

Chevron fire spurs air board to increase toxic pollution monitoring after releases from refineries By Denis Cuff Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/18/2012 07:04:10 AM PDT Updated: 10/18/2012 07:04:38 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- A strategy for increasing toxic air pollution...

Following is my recommendation on ballot measures. I don’t want to be presumptuous, but am only doing this because so many people asked me to, and I promised I would. I particularly urge support of the school funding measures. Our investment in education is the best...

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's mega yacht docks at Richmond terminal By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/17/2012 05:47:04 PM PDT Updated: 10/17/2012 06:25:52 PM PDT RICHMOND -- It's more than 400-feet long, with a sleek superstructure and a skyward mast...

The City Council has seven members, but Corky wants to turn it into an all Corky event. Corky Booze and his side kick Nat Bates want to dominate City Council meetings with Corky’s personal problems and his tirades that try to pit neighborhood against neighborhood and...

In light of the recent tirades from Corky Booze alleging favoritism towards Point Richmond, I want to share an email I just received from a North and East resident: Hello to the whole City Council, I was watching the events last night on TV of the City Meeting and...

Big Oil Targets Little Richmond, Again The political battle between Chevron and grassroots progressives is continuing this fall. By John Geluardi Richmond has come a long way from the grim 1990s — when a corrupt fire captain held the city council in his pocket,...

Caught in a coup d’état in Cambodia that overthrew Norodom Sihanouk over 40 years ago, I was reminded of those dicey circumstances once again when he died yesterday at age 89. Here is the story. It was March, 1970, when my taste for adventure probably exceeded my...

Richmond's soda tax campaigner Carolyn Jones Updated 11:09 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2012 Omar Nassar, manager of the Richmond Food Center, says he will probably lose business if the soda tax passes. Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle / SF Soda crackdowns are not new....

You are in for a treat to visit this exhibit. I went to the opening reception last night. This is just the tip of the iceberg of Jean Eakle’s lifetime of art in multiple media. It’s open any time DeWitt Gallery is open, typically every day and some evenings.

Chevron blaze linked to fire in 2011 By David DeBolt Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/15/2012 06:14:46 AM PDT Updated: 10/15/2012 06:15:22 AM PDT RICHMOND -- The suspected cause of the massive fire at the Chevron refinery in August has been linked to a fire there last...

Chris Treadway: Point Richmond resident brings artistic skills to America's Cup By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/12/2012 03:38:17 PM PDT Updated: 10/12/2012 04:06:46 PM PDT These are fun times for Point Richmond resident Jim DeWitt, who has combined his...

It’s 21 days until election day. All of the scheduled campaign candidates forums are over. The one I previously listed for October 17, 2012, at the Santa Fe Neighborhood Council is not a candidates forum; it is simply a Business Breakfast/Mixer hosted by the Santa Fe...

Sixth annual Home Front Festival to showcase Richmond’s WWII history, culture The Visitor Education Center at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park will be open this weekend at the 6th annual Home Front Festival. (Photo by: Sarah Phelan) By Sara...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending October 12th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. Note...

Anti-beverage tax coalitions have spent $3.5 million in Richmond, El Monte By Tawanda Kanhema and Stephen HobbsPosted October 11, 2012 3:00 pm Committees backed by the American Beverage Association have spent $3.5 million total to defeat measures proposing one cent...

Chevron Richmond Community Update October 10, 2012 Please read this ‘Community Update’ sent from Chevron Richmond this morning, October 10, 2012. As we repair and renew our Richmond Refinery, we are going to step up our communications to keep you informed about...