Several people have emailed me about a letter they were surprised to receive yesterday from West County Toxics Coalition (WCTC) Executive Director Dr. Henry Clark advocating for support of Measure U and defending the casino project based on public access and...

The Upper Rheem Neighborhood Watch will be hosting a Richmond mayoral candidates debate next Monday, October 4th. The meeting starts at 7:00 and will be held at the Living Hope Neighborhood Church on the corner of 28th and Rheem. The meeting will give each candidate...

The Strategic Growth Council awarded grants for Urban Greening PLANNING at their September 1st meeting, Richmond was selected for a grant for $225,040 to “Implement neighborhood design standards, ensure survivability of trees, develop private tree planting program in...

I received three today. The largest, entitled “Jump Start,” features Myrna Lopez. Note that it was paid for by “Jobs Now, a Coalition Supporting Lopez and Viramontes for City Council in 2010, Major Funding by Chevron Corporation,” This is what is called an...

Q-and-A: John Ziesenhenne, Richmond mayoral candidate Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/26/2010 12:00:00 AM PDT Updated: 09/30/2010 02:36:31 PM PDT Q: Reducing crime A: Increase CCTV coverage to more areas of Richmond including additional Shotspotters and update...

To those who believe that the potential for job growth in Richmond lies with legacy industries like Chevron, read the article below. The establishment candidates continue to berate Mayor McLaughlin for looking at green jobs and small businesses to staunch Richmond’s...

"Rivets" playing on victory ship Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 1 - 24 “Homefront Soldiers,” the loved ones that 16 million American WW 2 Soldiers left behind while fighting overseas, are celebrated in RIVETS by Kathryn G. McCarty and Mitchell Covington, opening October 1 on...

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has announced that the Green Corridor iHub, which was established under the leadership of Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, has reached the status of official designation as a California Innovation Hub (iHub). Click here...

Final voting has begun for the Playlot grant, and Richmond’s Solano Playlot is in second place. Vote now and every day until October 15. To vote, go to http://playspacefinder.kaboom.org/voting/elections/parents. Solano Playlot Richmond, CA The Solano Playlot is a...

The City of Richmond recently received a report "Green is Gold: A Strategy for Developing the Richmond Green Economy," provided through an Economic Development Administration grant. It is intended to inform the City Council, staff and other stake-holders of...

It’s interesting that the mayoral challengers have chosen to make this election about jobs, probably the one issue that the mayor has the least ability to influence. We are part of a regional economy that is well above the national average in unemployment, largely...

Our Neighbors: Busy times for National Park Service in Richmond By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/25/2010 08:00:00 PM PDT Richmond's own Betty Reid Soskin was good-humored when asked about announcing her birthday in the newspaper. "I don't know if you...

Copied below is digest of comments received in response to recent E-FORUM posts regarding the Richmond election, including the following: Youth Show Their Interest, Influence in Richmond Politics, September 21, 2010 Chamber of Commerce and RichPAC Identify...

School Board Candidate Forums schedule announced In the spirit of enhancing voter education and encouraging voter turnout, the League of Women Voters and the Bayside Council of PTAs will sponsor two school board candidate forums to be held at public high schools in...

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Saturday, October 2 Craneway Pavilion & Kaiser Shipyard #3 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond FREE ADMISSION - 11am to 6pm ROSIE THE RIVETER 1940'S USO DANCE Friday, October 1 Celebrate Richmond's history as we gather...

Forums on tap for Richmond council, mayoral candidates By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/20/2010 06:26:03 PM PDT Updated: 09/20/2010 06:26:03 PM PDT RICHMOND -- Voters can meet the candidates running for Richmond City Council and mayor at two town hall...

The Hilltop Candidates Forum will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott at 3150 Garrity Way on September 29th at 5:30pm. You will have a chance to talk with others in the Hilltop area until 6:00pm when the candidates will have a chance to answer pre-submitted questions...

Chevron to use recycled water By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/15/2010 03:36:47 PM PDT Updated: 09/15/2010 03:36:47 PM PDT The East Bay's latest effort to stretch its water supply lies in $55 million worth of pipes, high-tech filtration equipment, pumps...

Youth show their interest, influence in Richmond politics By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/21/2010 12:50:29 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge RYSE youth center members listen as Richmond mayoral candidates Nat Bates, Gayle McLaughlin and... Richmond's...

Contra Costa Times editorial: We recommend voters to reject Richmond casino NO ON measure u: Richmond voters could gamble away a prosperous future if they approve the gaming facility MediaNews editorial Posted: 09/21/2010 12:01:00 AM PDT FOR MOST communities, their...