In what could be a double-edged sword for Richmond, CBE, which prevailed in two lawsuits challenging Chevron projects, won another challenge in court today. Cap and Trade has been controversial because it allows a polluter to buy its way out of cleaning up emissions....

Greetings, Here is a small sample of some of the recent incidents and activities involving RPD personnel. As you can see, there are few matters that are not complex, dangerous, or challenging in one way or another. We continue to benefit from good observations by...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 18th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, a Housing Authority meeting scheduled for...

I just returned (barely) from another inspirational weekend in Yosemite at the Local Government Commission “Building Livable Communities” conference (also known as “The Ahwahnee Conference”). I say “barely” because we left in a blinding snowstorm, and two of the three...

Come march or cheer for the 5th Annual Richmond Silly Parade Calling All Richmond! It’s coming, the new, improved, “5th Annual Richmond Silly Parade,” Saturday, April 2, from 10:30 to 11:17 at the corner of 23rd and Macdonald Ave. in downtown Richmond, California....

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here You're Invited! Garden Party and Luncheon at the Lighthouse Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 10am-4pm Lunch and beverages will be provided Please Bring an item to donate to improve the grounds and the garden space! (a pot, a...

This [Friday, March 11] morning the State Board of Education unanimously approved our debt limit wavier application. Our item was moved to the consent calendar. No one objected or asked that it be taken off the consent calendar. West Contra Costa Superintendent of...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 11th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is this Tuesday, March 15th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by a special meeting of the Housing Authority that...

Click on http://bukaymedia.com/videos/PtRich/Herring/herrun.htm for an amazing video made by local videographer Michael Bukay of the herring run at Point Richmond in February. For more information: Michael Bukay & Associates Association for Facilities Engineering...

Statement about the FEIR Vote Tuesday night Dear readers of Tom Butt’s E-Forum: Many of you are aware that the City Council voted to certify the Pt. Molate Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) on Tuesday night. I want to start out by saying clearly that this was...

Intimidated by both Upstream, which has threatened to sue, and its own City Attorney’s Office, the Richmond City Council’s wimped out majority exposed their jellied backbones last night and certified a final EIR (FEIR) for the Point Molate casino project that almost...

The Greening of Richmond The efforts of Councilman Tom Butt could help urban farms change the city's hardscrabble image. By Rebecca Rosen Lum Matt Sumner Richmond City Councilman Tom Butt tends his own herd of goats and sheep. Roses once grew in vibrant profusion in...

Ford Point melds sharp, modern architecture with a rich history Photos courtesy of Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architect: Photos by Billy Hustace, Steve Proehl, Anna Finke and Alex Vertikoff; archival photos courtesy of Shelby Sampson. By: Mark Oltmanns, Christopher...

Contra Costa Times editorial: Chevron retrofit can and should be worked out Contra Costa Times editorial © Copyright 2011, Bay Area News Group Posted: 03/09/2011 04:00:00 PM PST Updated: 03/09/2011 04:47:25 PM PST Interstate 580 snakes around the Richmond Chevron...

Richmond City Council Approves Casino Environmental Report March 9, 2011 8:42 PM Point Molate in Richmond. (CBS) RICHMOND (CBS SF) — In a divided vote Tuesday night, the Richmond City Council approved the final environmental impact report for a proposed $1 billion...

Richmond to Chevron: We never wanted the project to die By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 03/05/2011 03:13:34 PM PST Updated: 03/05/2011 10:32:56 PM PST Chevron's stalled plan to retrofit its Richmond refinery could be revived, more than a year after a...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending March 4th, 2011. Meeting Notes There is a special meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, March 8th, beginning with a closed session at 5:00 PM, followed by a discussion and possible action on a...

Richmond City Council reaches consensus on development, environmental issues Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and Councilmember Jovanka Beckles proposed a resolution to urge the federal government to pass a constitutional amendment limiting the role of corporations in...

New California program offers homeowners rebates for making energy-efficient improvements Energy Upgrade California program wants to reduce energy use, help consumers save money and create jobs By Dana Hull dhull@mercurynews.com Posted: 02/28/2011 05:00:15 PM PST...

The Richmond Bioswale Project Volunteers are harvesting rainwater to grow a garden and protect the bay. By Caitlin Esch Activists hope that, in time, the bioswale will look like any other hillside creek. In a drought-plagued state, why waste the rainwater? It's a...