We learned today that the State Department of Finance has reversed its earlier opinion and has now recognized the Bradley Moody Grade Separation Project as a continuing obligation of the former redevelopment agency. This preserves the redevelopment funding that was...

Contra Costa Times/Oakland Tribune editorial: Bell, Butt, Myrick for council seats in Richmond Contra Costa Times/Oakland Tribune editorial © Copyright 2012, Bay Area News Group Posted: 09/17/2012 11:56:42 AM PDT Updated: 09/17/2012 07:14:48 PM PDT Click photo to...

City goes green with tree counters “In terms of pushing the city in a positive direction, I don’t think there’s any better thing we could be doing,” said landscape architect JC Miller, on planting more trees. (Photo by: Zach St. George) By Zach St. GeorgePosted 47...

Jeff Ritterman: Vote yes for less soda and more sports for kids By Jeff Ritterman Contra Costa Times Guest Commentary Posted: 09/15/2012 10:00:00 AM PDT Updated: 09/15/2012 07:45:01 PM PDT I very much appreciate the fact that the Times editorial staff took the time to...

Eye on the East Bay: Mr. Gangsta Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/16/2012 12:00:00 AM PDT Mr. Gangsta: If you believe what a few people have been saying lately, there is a "gangsta" prowling Richmond's power corridors. He has white hair and a weakness for tan khakis....

When the City Council debated on whether or not to join Marin Energy Authority, dissenter Corky Booze challenged, “Show us the jobs.” Well, Mr. Booze, here is the first one. Marin Energy Authority has only a small and nimble staff, but its first hire after expanding...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 14th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM and with the regular agenda beginning at 6:30...

Amendments to campaign disclosure law pass through first stage “I guess you could look at [the original ordinance] as a Cadillac,” Councilmember Jim Rogers said. “And this one here, I guess you could look at it as a Ford.” Photo: Tawanda Kanhema Tweet By Rachel de...

From “Richmond Trees.” Richmond Trees is proud and excited to announce that we have been awarded our first $10K grant from California ReLEAF to plant street trees. A partnership was created between Richmond Trees, the City of Richmond and Groundwork Richmond in our...

With 55 days to go, the Richmond campaign season begins to live up to its sordid reputation. Richmond Confidential reports that Bea Roberson embellished her endorsement list with individuals and organizations that claimed not to have endorsed her. The Richmond Chamber...

Contra Costa Times Gauge of neighborhood wealth? Look to the trees Posted: 09/10/2012 7:36 AM When the chief of the U.S. Forest Service landed in the Bay Area last month, he skipped the redwood forests to visit a treeless West Oakland sidewalk across from a used car...

Too few state oil refinery-safety checks Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 8:45 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2012 Smoke and flame billow from a crude oil unit at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, Calif., Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. The facility makes high-quality products that...

Chevron fire: Leno wants Cal/OSHA audit Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 9:39 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2012 State Sen. Mark Leno says he wants to make sure Cal/OSHA has enough resources to oversee workplace safety conditions at the state's oil refineries. Photo: Rich...

I Anti-soda tax group wins reprieve from Richmond's campaign-disclosure law By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/07/2012 03:40:05 PM PDT Updated: 09/07/2012 06:56:29 PM PDT Related Poll: Should Richmond add a tax to sodas and other sugared drinks? Actor...

At forum, lab officials present vision for planned Richmond facility By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/06/2012 09:36:35 PM PDT Updated: 09/06/2012 09:36:35 PM PDT RICHMOND -- The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory campus that will rise on Richmond's...

The September 11, 2012, Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Please follow the link http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx to view. Items of particular interest include: Item L-1. Receive an update from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation...

Chevron declines long-term leases of Richmond commercial space, could shift more resources outside city By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/07/2012 03:09:30 PM PDT Updated: 09/07/2012 03:09:31 PM PDT RICHMOND -- With its refinery upgrade project still in...

Point Richmond Music's popular Summer Concert Series is back for an 11th season, presenting some of the best musicians in the Bay Area, absolutely free! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Point Richmond Music’s Blues Night 9/14: Delta...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 7th, 2012 (seventeen items this week, reflecting some very busy times). Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th, beginning with a Closed...

Richmond sees opportunity to gain from Chevron refinery fire By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/05/2012 04:15:00 PM PDT Updated: 09/06/2012 08:59:03 AM PDT The release of flammable vapor leads to a fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, Calif., on......