Richmond Leaders to Call on Chevron to Join Berkeley lab in Investing in City’s Shoreline District
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...
Update from 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...
Chevron to Appeal 2007-2009 Property Tax Ruling
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)...
Riggers Loft Under Construction
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
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...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending September 28th, 2012
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....
The Season for Candidates Forums
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...
Richmond City Councilman to Press Charges Against Man Over Attack
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...
Re-Elect Tom Butt 2012 – First Campaign Mailer
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...
October 2, 2012, City Council Agenda/Packet
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...
Weird News Department – 72-year Old Man Arrested in Attack on Richmond Councilman
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,...
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Apologizes for Politicizing Home Front Festival
California Legislators Call for hearing on Richmond Chevron Refinery Fire
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...
Chevron Issues “Industry Alert” on Sulfidation Corrosion
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
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
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 – Campaign Update
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....
Information Received from Chevron
This just in from Barbara Smith at Chevron: City Council members: Below are updates on two topics that Nigel shared with media at a press briefing this afternoon. We will also provide these updates at the city/county public meeting this evening. Also copied below is...
Criminal Investigation at Chevron Refinery
Criminal investigation at Chevron refinery Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 11:29 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012 Jack Broadbent, executive director of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, says Chevron was "routing gas through that pipe to the flare that they...
Weekly Report for the Week Ending September 21st, 2012
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 21st, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 25th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM and with the regular agenda beginning at 6:30...