Richmond was just approved by the MEA (Marin Energy Authority) Board subject to the conditions in the MEA staff report (available at http://www.marinenergyauthority.com/PDF/6.7.12_Board_Packet.pdf) The second reading of the MEA ordinance will be agendized for June 19,...

Marin Energy Authority considers including city of Richmond By Richard Halstead Marin Independent Journal Posted: 06/03/2012 05:00:00 PM PDT Related MEA May 31: Editorial: It should be easier for consumers to compare power rates May 28: Marin Energy Authority says...

In Baltimore, the gods will not save you — but the trees will By Rachel Nuwer Thanks to The Wire, who can resist conjuring images of ghetto projects and rampant crime when thinking of the fine city of Baltimore? Indeed, Baltimore’s crime à la HBO is out of control....

See http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/04/once-bankrupt-school-district-now-debt-free/, including a nice video.

Back to Article Tax a cola, prevent a heart attack Jeff Ritterman Friday, June 1, 2012 Sugar-sweetened beverages have been shown to cause heart attacks, diabetes, weight gain, stroke and some cancers. A man who drinks one can of sugary soda a day has a 20 percent...

Plan to Tax Soda Gets a Mixed Reception Michael Short for The New York Times Fitness class at a community center in Richmond, Calif., a city with high rates of poverty and obesity. By PATRICIA LEIGH BROWN Published: June 2, 2012 RICHMOND, Calif. — The California good...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the two weeks ending June 1st, 2012. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the Richmond City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5th beginning with the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. Note that there is no Closed...

Introduction A choice between the former Terminal 3 Control Tower (1411 Harbour Way South) and the Riggers Loft as a the location for a Operations and Security Center comes before the City Council on June 5. With the additional information requested by City Council...

Point Richmond Music presents 5 Free outdoor concerts starting Friday, June 8 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Point Richmond Music’s Summer Concert Season Kicks Off Friday 6/8 Please mark your calendars for the kick-off to Point...

Lyanne Melendez RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- The phrase "debt-free" has a wonderful ring to it. After making loan payments to the state for 21 years, the West Contra Costa Unified School District is now paid in full. Back in 1991, it was the first district in California...

Chris Treadway: Telethon will benefit Richmond Art Center By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/30/2012 11:50:49 AM PDT Updated: 05/31/2012 09:36:29 AM PDT Telethon fundraisers used to be a staple of public television stations and Jerry Lewis. A local...

For those interested in a Richmond ferry terminal, this is an important step, and you are encouraged to attend. Having trouble viewing this email? Click here PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING NOTICE PROPOSED RICHMOND FERRY TERMINAL AND SERVICE The San Francisco Bay Area Water...

This is one of the many events I attended and participated in on a very busy Memorial Day weekend. WWII Ship Gets Blue Star from El Cerrito Garden Club Lacking the required garden for a Blue Star Marker, the El Cerrito Garden Club created one in pots. The marker...

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here WEST COUNTY SUPPORTS SENATOR LONI HANCOCK PLEASE JOIN Congressman George Miller Hon. Janet Abelson, Hon. Maria Alegria, Hon. Irma Anderson Barbara Becnel, Hon. Tom Butt , Mila & Colin Coffey Hon. Myrna & Manuel de...

Jeff Ritterman is spearheading the effort to campaign successfully for the Richmond Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax and is looking for campaign donations. I hope you can help. For The Sake of Our Kids, Help Us Beat Big Soda This November, the voters of Richmond,...

Federal government rejects Scotts Valley Indian casino in North Richmond By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/25/2012 12:50:38 PM PDT Updated: 05/25/2012 08:57:10 PM PDT The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians lack significant historical connections to...

After Butt v. State of California forced the State of California to provide funding for the bankrupt Richmond Unified School District to complete the school year, the vindictive Wilson administration took revenge by turning the funding into a loan that has burdened...

The following article appeared in today’s East Bay Express. I have to say that over the last few days, the Port staff has been much more reasonable and receptive of the Riggers Loft alternative. I regret that we were not at this place a month ago when the alternative...

The City of Richmond will be hosting a sign-up workshop on Thursday, May 24th from 6:30-8:00 PM for the Richmond Recovery Rebate (R³) and Energy Upgrade California programs. As you may know, these programs provide generous rebates to Richmond homeowners for...

Contact: Tom Leatherman, Superintendent 510-232-5050 x. 6301 Tom_Leatherman@nps.gov Grand Opening Celebration Planned for Visitor Education Center at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park Newly restored historic building will be open to visitors 7...