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...

From Mayor Gayle McLaughlin: Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to invite you all to a wonderful documentary showing on July 22nd at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts in Richmond titled: Jason Becker, Not Dead Yet....

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...

Episode 68 – Marin Energy Authority & Richmond Team Up for Clean Energy July 5, 2012 In Episode 68 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on June 30, 2012, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Bill Acevedo, chair of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice...

Soda tax debate pushes Richmond into national spotlight By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/04/2012 03:01:09 PM PDT Updated: 07/04/2012 03:51:07 PM PDT 1 of 11 Richmond soda tax Jeff Ritterman, center, speaks to resident Dennis Dalton, left, about the...

Good Afternoon. Please join us in this special event, and RSVP your attendance as indicated below. Thank you, Patricia Lewis Can't see this email? Click here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1160576315 Join us for a reception, mini screening and discussion of HBO's...

PT RICHMOND'S FARMER'S MARKET details below... JULY 4TH WILL BRING THE FARMER'S MARKET FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM IN POINT RICHMOND PLUS A PARADE PLUS A SPECIAL FIREWORK'S DRINK Do your shopping for your cookout later in the day or just enjoy our beautiful village and connect...

Just in the last few days, I have received endorsements from the following Richmond community leaders, each of whom happens to be president of their neighborhood council (These are individual endorsements, not neighborhood council endorsements. Neighborhood councils...

Apparently, the farmer’s market is cancelled but the parade is still on. At 10:00 AM From: Butt, Tom Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 4:55 PM Subject: July 4th Farmers Market PT RICHMOND'S FARMER'S MARKET details below... JULY 4TH WILL BRING THE FARMER'S MARKET FROM 9 AM...

Most Contra Costa cities again see dips in assessed property tax values By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/02/2012 05:38:36 PM PDT Updated: 07/02/2012 05:51:02 PM PDT Property values set for the purposes of collecting taxes will decline in 14 of...