East Brother Light Station still needs volunteers on Saturday, July 21. I’ll be there. To register, click on http://www.ebls.org/volunteering.html. If you are a late filer, contact Angelina Schwark by e-mail at volunteer@ebls.org. Event Reminder Wickie Workday,...

In June, you read on the E-FORUM that Nutiva was moving to Richmond (Nutiva Moves to Richmond, Adds 50 Employees, June 12, 2012). Now Nutiva is hiring and there will be a Nutiva Job Fair - Monday August 6th 12-4PM in Point Richmond. Monday, Aug 6 12:00p to 4:00 PM at...

The E-FORUM has been dark for a week and catching up due to the author’s absence from E-FORUM world headquarters in Richmond. There is nothing like a few days in the Arkansas Ozarks to cure a Boozé -induced hangover from a late night (actually early morning) City...

Richmond council rejects idea of charging rent to WWII vessel By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/10/2012 11:55:38 PM PDT Updated: 07/10/2012 11:55:38 PM PDT RICHMOND -- The SS Red Oak Victory has not seen active duty for decades, but its supporters...

Attached for your enjoyment and information is the 13th Richmond Bay Trail Mid Year Report. This upbeat, colorful report features kudos to Richmond’s Bay Trail from the State Coastal Conservancy, progress toward closing five major gaps totaling over three miles and...

New entries are highlighted (in bold type) . I want to thank those of you who have responded to my campaign updates by sending encouragement, donations and endorsements. To donate and/or volunteer, see http://tombutt.com/contribute.htm. Some of the encouraging...

What's So Good About Richmond? Plenty, Say Residents July 9, 2012, 3:52 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks Email Share Twitter Facebook 0 Comments In May, KQED reporter Mina Kim and I traveled over the Bay Bridge to talk with residents of Richmond in an attempt to learn more...

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Final USS Iowa Update: A Tale of Two Cities Uh-oh someone put bees in my bonnet on my day off...come to think of it, the SF Giants have the day off too... I happened to glance at the "dead tree edition" of the Contra Costa Times on the kitchen...

This is not a matter of the City spending money on the Red Oak Victory, and it’s not a choice of charging rent or laying off some City employee. It’s a matter of the City foregoing potential rent that might speculatively be derived from the berth if it were available...

Richmond’s arch libertarian, Felix Hunziker asked me today to copy his Richmond Confidential op-ed opposing the soda tax on the E-FORUM. He also asked me to do it “without commentary” as I have done with pro-soda tax pieces written by Jeff Ritterman. While the footer...

I want to thank those of you who have responded to my campaign updates by sending encouragement, donations and endorsements. To donate and/or volunteer, see http://tombutt.com/contribute.htm. Some of the encouraging responses are shown below. Your e-mails are my prime...

Thank you those who pointed out that Tony Thurman is a WCCUSD Trustee, not a City Council member. Just checking if you were paying attention. I want to thank those of you who have responded to my campaign updates by sending encouragement, donations and endorsements....

Since at least 2001, federal law has prohibited public disclosure of exact locations of pipelines carrying hazardous, flammable and explosive substances. The idea was to keep such locations out of the hands of terrorists. There were also collateral unintended...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending July 6th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, and followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. For...

Please join us for the premiere of a new documentary film: Blossom and Thorns: A Community Uprooted Saturday July 14th, 1-4 PM Blossoms and Thorns is a powerful depiction of the history and WWII experiences of Richmond’s Japanese American community of flower growers....

The University of California (UC) Master Gardener Program extends to the public UC research-based information about home horticulture and pest management. In exchange for the training and materials received from the University of California, master gardeners perform...

The July 10, 2012, Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link 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 --...

Just a reminder that you can contact Adam Boisvert to get on the list to receive notices of produce available from the Richmond High School garden, grown right here in Richmond! This week's info is below, and there's a pick up time on Sunday from 11am to 12noon. Come...

EPA United Heckathorn Technical Assistance Workshop Monday, July 9, 2012 5:30-8:00PM RichmondBUILD III Facility, 500 23rd St The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites you to participate in a Technical Assistance Workshop related to the United Heckathorn...

Taking care of Richmond’s landmark East Brother Lighthouse so that people from all over the world can continue to experience and enjoy it is a never ending commitment from volunteers. Go to http://www.ebls.org/volunteering.html to see how you can sign up as a...