There is an important point this story misses. Who really are the radicals and who are the people actually getting things done? The RPA may have initiated a couple of harmless items, such as changing the description of pet owners, which some people consider frivolous,...

Depending on your point of view, Richmond’s proposed Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax is either: A creative and cutting edge initiative to improve the health of a community, particularly youth, who suffer unusually high levels of obesity and diabetes. A sinister plot to...

The Lawrence Hall of Science is conducting a focus group regarding "What could a science museum do for you?". This is in association with LBNL moving to Richmond and them wanting to have a museum or some type of science outreach for students in the surrounding...

Amendment to campaign filing shows additional funds for Bates See http://richmondconfidential.org/2012/10/10/amendment-to-campaign-filing-shows-additional-funds-for-bates/. By Rachel Witte and Stephen HobbsPosted 4 hours ago A campaign finance amendment filed Tuesday...

Cinemark joins American Beverage Association in funding opposition to Measure N Cinemark USA Inc., contributed nearly $107,000 between July 1 and September 30 in the fight against Measure N. (Photo by: Rachel de Leon) By Rachel de Leon and Tawanda KanhemaPosted...

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Craneway Pavilion 1414 Harbour Way South Richmond, CA 94806 Get Directions Rosie the Riveter 1940's USO Dance: A Tribute to Lena Horne Friday, October 12 7pm - 11pm Craneway Pavilion Scan this with a QR Code reader to view...

Chevron says crude unit knocked out by Richmond refinery fire will be offline for rest of 2012 By George Avalos Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/09/2012 04:23:32 PM PDT Updated: 10/09/2012 05:36:36 PM PDT SAN RAMON -- In a disclosure that could keep gasoline prices at...

Supreme Court refuses to block Chevron's $18.2 billion verdict for pollution in Ecuador Reuters Posted: 10/09/2012 11:58:00 AM PDT Updated: 10/09/2012 03:24:07 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge A waste pit filled with crude oil left by Texaco drilling operations years......

Summer’s over. Darn! And the last of this season’s free fun Point Richmond Summer Concerts is this Friday. I hope you've had a chance to enjoy the music and the chance to meet with friends and neighbors. Fortunately, the music in Point Richmond continues all year...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending October 5th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the Richmond City Council is Tuesday, October 16th. Enjoy the week off. Richmond Arts in Motion and Richmond Main Street Spirit & Soul...

Backlash broadens against Chevron Richmond, focuses on reform and rebuilding By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/03/2012 06:11:50 PM PDT Updated: 10/03/2012 08:43:29 PM PDT 1 of 10 Occupy Chevron Protest Protesters march through the streets of Point...

One of the most difficult and complex Quiet Zones to be established so far in Richmond will silence horns at 4th Street and Cutting Boulevard beginning October 25, 2012. Horns from this grade crossing in south central Richmond directly affect neighborhoods in Point...

After a great three-day weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas at my 50th high school reunion, I am back to work and back on the campaign trail. Our first mailing piece hit mailboxes of traditionally vote-by-mail voters on Saturday, October 6. The second mailing piece will...

"I see in the near future a crisis approaching which unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. Corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavour to prolong its reign by...

In the various candidates forums, everyone has an idea about how to create jobs in Richmond. The Chevron candidates think we should suck up to Chevron more. The Chamber of Commerce candidates think we should cut taxes and fees. Others think that the disruptions at...

Art on the Greenway exhibit a community effort to celebrate Richmond The Richmond Art Center's Art on the Greenway exhibit (September 15-November 9, 2012) features the work of Richmond's 2012 Neighborhood Public Art program grantees. Projects include murals and mosaic...

Richmond: Resolution calls on Chevron to meet higher standards in aftermath of Aug. 6 fire By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/02/2012 10:36:46 PM PDT Updated: 10/03/2012 06:36:22 AM PDT RICHMOND -- Along with investigations by a consortium of federal,...

Booze assault case divides council The City Council is divided over whether to discuss a case of assault involving councilmember Corky Booze. (Photo by: Tawanda Kanhema) By Tawanda KanhemaPosted 3 hours ago City Councilmembers Tuesday night refused to publicly discuss...

With 34 days left to go, Monday night, October 1, may have been the last formal forum for Richmond City Council candidates (see Richmond Confidential story below). I would like to bring you up to date on our campaign, with particular attention to a group of...

Point-Counter Point: Richmond Measure N Soda Tax by Community Forum on September 30, 2012 · 0 comments As election day approaches, debate sharpens over controversial local measures. Below see 17 REASONS WHY MEASURE N, A TAX ON SUGAR DRINKS, SHOULD BE DEFEATED, by...