Lucky number four for Nat Bates? Nat Bates, the self-appointed dean of the City Council, doesn't mind a scrap in the dirt. (Photo by Julia Chan) By: David Ferry | October 19, 2010 – 6:00 am Campaign Finance Explorer Examine the money behind Richmond’s mayoral contest...

From San Francisco Chronicle Matier & Ross October 18: And finally:Without calling it out by name, the National Alliance on Mental Illness took a swipe at the Richmond firefighters union for its recent news conference attacking the city's mayor, Gayle McLaughlin,...

From Vacant City Lots to Food On the Table How to grow food where we need it. by Madeline Ostrander posted Sep 17, 2010 PEEK INSIDE THE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES ISSUE OF YES! MAGAZINE The first time I went to Richmond, Calif., nine years ago, my friend, who ran a punk...

Everybody has a right to engage in political campaigning and exercise their first amendment rights. In Richmond, however, we have laws that require individuals or organizations other than candidates to disclose who they are, where their funding comes from and where...

It’s particularly nice to get out of Richmond for a few days during the final nasty weeks of our local campaign season. We flew down to LA yesterday to participate in an awards ceremony. It was the first time we had been to Santa Monica and Venice in 37 years where we...

While the Contra Costa Times story on campaign finances provides good overview, it doesn’t provide the detail that really provides a picture of where candidates are getting their support and what that support is connected to. Here’s the real story, focusing on those...

Obama administration blasts state's pot measure Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer Saturday, October 16, 2010 (10-15) 18:23 PDT WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration has denounced Proposition 19, which would legalize personal use of marijuana in California, and...

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here 5th Annual Richmond Shoreline Festival Saturday, October 16, 10am-4pm This Saturday (Today!) is the 5th annual Richmond Shoreline Festival. Bring your family and friends out to enjoy a beautiful day at Point Pinole...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the weeks ending October 1st, 8th and 15th, 2010. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council will be on Tuesday, October 19th. State Passes Budget – Richmond Gets Relief from Redevelopment “Death Penalty”...

In an epic last ditch effort aided by creative computer voting strategies and outreach to tens of thousands of potential supporters though email, print media, TV and, social media , the Solano Playlot appears to have edged into and maintained the critical third place...

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar talks renewable energy in Richmond Secretary Salazar examines the rooftop solar panels with SunPower's executives. By: Kerri Connolly | October 15, 2010 – 7:10 pm | Filed Under: Development, Economy, Environment, Featured, Front,...

Treadway: Events planned to remember El Cerrito and Richmond Japanese communities Chris Treadway Posted: 10/14/2010 11:41:45 AM PDT Updated: 10/14/2010 11:42:56 AM PDT WHEN A photography and history exhibit on local Japanese nurseries was being planned at the Richmond...

From Melanie Myers: We went from 4th place to 3rd place overnight by people in our newsgroup tirelessly voting, all night long. We discovered that, much like American Idol, there is no limit to the number of times one person can vote, but there are limits to how many...

West County Times editorial: We recommend Charles Ramsey, Madeline Kronenberg and Audrey Miles for West County school board WEST COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: Incumbents should earn voters support for a job well done MediaNews editorial Posted: 10/13/2010 12:01:00 AM PDT WE...

Voting ends Friday, and Solano Playlot is only 0.5% away from a $25,000 grant. Your vote can make the difference. Contest Votes (not $$$) needed to win a FREE play structure for a North and East neighborhood play ground. The local neighborhood has worked for over a...

I have been out of town for a week, so I am catching up on media coverage of the Richmond campaign. Three stories follow from the Contra Costa Times, Richmond Confidential and East Bay Express. Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin criticized for bankruptcy filing By...

Chevron is pleased to announce two requests for proposals (RFP). We invite qualified organizations to submit applications for our Economic Self-Sufficiency grant program, or our STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Education grant program. For more...

Green machines By Janis Mara Staff Writer Posted: 10/11/2010 01:11:43 PM PDT Updated: 10/11/2010 08:51:15 PM PDT Related coverage Electric cars, alternative energy, cleantech. Automotive news and reviews. RICHMOND -- Frank Bletsch slid one foot into his 4-foot-9-inch...

Come to the PREMIERE of Richmond's Bike Plan final draft for your review and discussion. Please invite every cyclist in town and spread the word!! Special Meeting: EAT LOOK TALK - Bike Plan Premiere! Review & discussion of the final draft conducted by Fehr &...