One thing is for sure, the proposed Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax is a job creator. The beverage industry will spend an estimated $1 million in Richmond trying to defeat it. There will be lots of money for printers, community organizers, news media (ads) and paid...

Just a reminder that National Night Out is Tuesday August 7, 2012. National Night Out is a national effort to increase community policing and public safety partnerships, and neighborhood involvement. We will kick off at the Target Parking lot (4500) Macdonald Avenue...

On Saturday, August 11, the East Brother Light Station volunteers will be painting the Lighthouse wood shingle roof its traditional red. Most of us are getting older, and we need some nimble, younger volunteers to help. We have all the equipment and safety gear....

Richmond council approves funding to re-open Point Molate, close Bay Trail gaps City Council members decided on a number of key expenditures before their recess until September 11. By: Jennifer Baires | August 1, 2012 – 6:22 pm On Tuesday night, at the last city...

Chris Treadway: Chevron's Richmond history focus of new exhibit By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/01/2012 12:56:14 PM PDT Updated: 08/02/2012 10:20:14 AM PDT It isn't quite right to say that Chevron has been in Richmond for 110 years. Although there was...

Roll Over, Rosie | Richmond moves into the modern age. | By Paul Mindus August 2012 Issue Say “Richmond” and many Bay Area residents think of crime, poverty, and the Iron Triangle—and maybe, on the upside, Rosie the Riveter. But the thousands of commuters who speed...

After weeks of contentious debate characterized by vehement objections by Bates and Booze and their gallery, the contract to rehabilitate the Riggers Loft quietly passed through the City Council on the consent calendar last night without a whimper of protest from...

After an award winning rescue of a dog and a sheep (Sparkle and Peter Pan, respectively) on a cliff in 2011 that involved some tricky rope work (http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/966339-Firefighters-rescue-dog-sheep-from-Calif-cliff/ and...

Richmond: Cosco Busan spill settlement to reopen Point Molate park By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 08/01/2012 06:40:24 AM PDT Updated: 08/01/2012 06:40:45 AM PDT RICHMOND -- Funds from a $669,000 settlement stemming from a 2007 oil spill off Richmond's...

'Superfood' company relocates to Richmond By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/30/2012 11:55:15 AM PDT Updated: 07/30/2012 11:55:16 AM PDT RICHMOND -- There is a sign of life at a formerly vacant warehouse space on West Cutting Boulevard, and it says...

In case you missed it, a great article on restoring Breuner Marsh at http://baynature.org/articles/apr-jun-2012/reclaiming-the-richmond-shoreline. Also, see below: Plan approved to restore Breuner Marsh and open it to public By Denis Cuff Contra Costa Times Posted:...

Computer-refurbishing company opens new production facility in Richmond By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/27/2012 01:47:45 PM PDT Updated: 07/27/2012 02:26:59 PM PDT A nonprofit company that refurbishes e-waste hosted more than 70 people in a grand...

Meeting lays out vision for national lab in Richmond By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/27/2012 10:56:54 AM PDT Updated: 07/27/2012 10:59:42 AM PDT Even the longest journeys start with a single step. That was the gist of the first of what officials promise...

The July 31, 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 The easiest way to view the packet materials is to click on the meeting date, then click on the option “ AGENDA --...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending July 27th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, July 31st beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, and with the regular agenda starting at 6:30 PM. This is the...

Residents of eclectic Richmond harbor concerned by nearby shooting range By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/27/2012 05:24:28 PM PDT Updated: 07/27/2012 05:38:11 PM PDT Point San Pablo Yacht Harbor resident's complain of firing range noise Wende Heath...

We are in the process of updating our website www.tombutt.com. The following pages have been updated: About Tom Platform Endorsements Accomplishments We are at about 15% of our campaign fundraising goal, so please keep those donations coming! I want to thank those of...

Richmond adopts nontoxic pest control rules By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/25/2012 04:44:55 PM PDT Updated: 07/26/2012 07:05:40 AM PDT RICHMOND -- Less toxic methods will be used to control vegetation and pests on city lands under guidelines...

CONTACT: Dr. Harold Goldstein -or- Paula Hamilton CA Center for Public Health Advocacy Brown Miller Communications (530) 297-6000 (800) 710-9333 The City of El Monte becomes the second city in California to put a soda tax on the November ballot July 25, 2012, El...

Divided Richmond council approves major campaign finance reforms By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/25/2012 11:53:46 AM PDT Updated: 07/25/2012 11:53:46 AM PDT Richmond passed two ordinances Tuesday aimed at reducing the influence of money in local...