The Sierra Club study of commercial solar PV system permit fees by Kurt Newick cited in “Fees for business solar power units vary widely” (Mike Taugher, Contra Costa Times 2/27/2011) is both misleading and misplaced, and it unfairly and inappropriately targets...

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...

The Battle for Lawrence Berkeley Lab At least five East Bay cities are vying to host Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's second campus, but Richmond appears to be the favorite. By John C. Osborn John C. Osborn The University of California already owns at least...

By BOBBY WHITE RICHMOND—Investments made to boost Richmond's ailing port into a major gateway for car shipments appear to be paying off as manufacturers begin to move in. View Full Image Brian L. Frank for The Wall Street Journal The Port of Richmond has recast itself...

Pt Richmond Acoustic presents Claudia Russell and the Folk Unlimited Orchestra March 4 (Point Richmond, CA, February 17, 2011) Point Richmond Acoustic continues its spring concert series Friday, March 4, at 8 pm with a hometown favorite - acclaimed singer/songwriter...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending February 25th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1st, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, and with the regular agenda scheduled for 6:30 PM....

Although voters have approved issuing bonds to complete the WCCUSD capital projects program, which includes modernization and construction of new schools, the State of California has an arbitrary limit on the ratio of bonded indebtedness, which would have limited the...

David MacDiarmid, Richmond councilman, dies Michael Cabanatuan, Chronicle Staff Writer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 David MacDiarmid, a political leader in western Contra Costa County for two decades, died last week in Elk Grove. He was 68. Mr. MacDiarmid earned a...

As those most interested probably know by now, the final EIR for Point Molate is now available. If you want to see a hard copy, you’ll have to go to a library or tediously print your own from the on-line version available by clicking below: Notice of Intent to...

It turns out that Point Molate EIR author Analytical Environmental Services and its managing partner, David Zweig, have a very cozy relationship with the tribes. Analytical Environmental Services sponsored a meeting of the California Association of Tribal Governments...

Following is information about a great opportunity to give back to the Richmond community where you live and work. In January 2010, the nonprofit organization Rebuilding Together East Bay-North (RTEBN) began working in Richmond. So far, Rebuilding Together has...

I thought it would be interesting to share what Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson wrote to her constituents about the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference that Corky and I also attended: I attend the 10th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference sponsored...

Richmond Community Foundation Launches New Grant-Making Strategy! $75,000 Now Available for 2011 Capacity-Building Grants! Dear Tom, In order to create and sustain strong, healthy cities, community foundations must demonstrate active leadership, anticipate community...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the two weeks ending February 18th, 2011. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22nd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, and Study Sessions beginning at 5:30 PM...

In addition to two tours - one of which I described in Part I, I also attended concurrent sessions ranging from regional transportation planning and vehicle mile travel reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, infrastructure investment strategies and community job growth,...

Feb. 16, 2011, 6:36 p.m. EST New Deals Buoy Richmond Port By Bobby White RICHMOND—Investments made to boost Richmond's ailing port into a major gateway for car shipments appear to be paying off as manufacturers begin to move in. In January, Richmond announced that car...

Richmond City Council Needs To Decide On Casino February 14, 2011 3:22 PM Point Molate in Richmond. (CBS) RICHMOND (KCBS) — A key component of a controversial casino-resort project on the Richmond waterfront could determine its fate. The final Environmental Impact...

Richmond won't have to make midyear budget cuts By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 02/16/2011 04:16:52 PM PST Updated: 02/16/2011 05:49:44 PM PST For the first time in two years, Richmond won't have to resort to midyear budget cuts to make ends meet....

National Park Service ranger Betty Reid Soskin was not a 'Rosie' By Angela Hill Oakland Tribune Posted: 02/15/2011 12:00:00 AM PST Updated: 02/15/2011 07:21:32 AM PST National Park Ranger and Community Outreach Specialist Betty Reid Soskin speaks about World War......

Former Richmond City Council Member and former Contra Costa Community College District Board Member David MacDiarmid died yesterday. Until David and Carol moved to Elk Grove last year to be closer to their daughter, they were also my neighbors for the last 25 years....