Community groups sue EPA over oil refinery pollution Appreciate this post? Please donate & share below. http://www.southernstudies.org/2012/10/community-groups-sue-epa-over-oil-refinery-pollution.html A coalition of community organizations has filed a citizen...

The Marin Energy Authority was notified today that the CPUC has reviewed and certified MEA’s revised CCA Implementation Plan that adds Richmond. MEA Board Members representing the City of Richmond will be Council Member Tom Butt with Mayor Gail McLaughlin serving as...

The previously much maligned Riggers Loft (Riggers Loft Rehabilitation Project Contract Authorized by City Council, August 1, 2012) at Port of Richmond Point Potrero Marine Terminal is now well under construction and on schedule. Abatement of hazardous materials and...

Richmond city council set to ask Chevron to invest in city AP Photo / Associated Press Chevron Refinery in Richmond (file) RICHMOND: City proposes Chevron refinery help revitalize downtrodden area KTVU.com RICHMOND, Calif. — Many Richmond residents have been highly...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 28th, 2012. 1. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, October 2nd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM, followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. 2....

Chevron executives have informed me that Chevron will be filing today an appeal of the Contra Costa County Assessment Appeals Board decision of April 12, 2012 (see Chevron Tax Appeal Findings, April 2, 2012 and Shocking Decision on Chevron Property Tax, April 2, 2012)...

It was a softball by Darrell Reese’s high standards, but the first hit piece of the 2012 Richmond campaign landed in mailboxes today. Turns out Marilyn Langlois withheld taxes for two years to protest the war in Iraq. Not exactly a felony. We all know death and taxes...

Richmond leaders to call on Chevron to join Berkeley lab in investing in city's shoreline district By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/01/2012 01:50:55 PM PDT Updated: 10/01/2012 01:50:56 PM PDT Related Stories Oct 1: Resolution aimed at drawing Chevron...

The following is from Barbara Smith: City Council members Below is an update on two issues – community air monitoring and property tax. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or input. Community Air Monitoring Attached is a letter we sent to Bill...

Last week saw two City Council candidates forums sponsored by neighborhood councils (see two stories from Richmond Confidential below), the latter of which was the scene of the biggest political news from Richmond this week involving Corky Booze. The month of October...

East Bay News Richmond city councilman to press charges against man over attack Sunday, September 30, 2012 by Tomas Roman RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Politics in Richmond is turning into a contact sport. A city councilman is set to press charges against a community...

Our first campaign mailer goes out via snail mail next week, but for a preview see Re-Elect Tom Butt first campaign mailer. It includes an open letter to Refinery Manager Nigel Hearne that defines my commitment to Chevron and what I expect from Chevron. Also, take...

The October 2, 2012, Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx. Item of particular interest are H-5 and H-6 that respond to recent Grand Jury reports and Item I-1, which is a...

72-year-old man arrested in attack on Richmond councilman By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/28/2012 03:33:27 PM PDT Updated: 09/28/2012 03:48:37 PM PDT RICHMOND -- This blue-collar town has a long history of bare-knuckle politics. This election season,...

California legislators call for hearing on Richmond Chevron refinery fire By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/26/2012 04:40:14 PM PDT Updated: 09/26/2012 04:54:28 PM PDT RICHMOND -- Two East Bay legislators on Wednesday called for a state hearing on steps...

From Chevron: City Council members: Attached is an alert we are issuing to the industry because we feel it is important to share information even though our investigation is ongoing. The pipe system that failed had been regularly inspected at numerous monitoring...

Chevron offers details on pipe failure that sparked August fire at Richmond refinery By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/25/2012 06:07:31 AM PDT Updated: 09/25/2012 06:07:37 AM PDT RICHMOND -- Chevron's top official at its local refinery said the company...

Richmond police Chief Chris Magnus' tenure defined by unconventional approach By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/24/2012 07:47:21 PM PDT Updated: 09/24/2012 07:47:29 PM PDT 1 of 11 Chris Magnus, Richmond police chief Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus...

43 days until election day. We have several new endorsements, including: United Teachers of Richmond Contra Costa Times Firefighters Local 188 Richmond Police Officers Association League of Conservation Voters East Bay For additional information, see www.tombutt.com....