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 &...

For a walk down memory lane on what Richmond City government was like back in the good old days when Bates and Ziesenhenne were both on the City Council and the Firefighters Local 188 ran the City through Darrell Reese, see "The White Shadow" in 2001 by Will Harper...

I’m not sure whether I should be flattered or offended as the subject of a special October 7 missive from the Chamber of Commerce (see below) labeling me as an “anti-establishment radical progressive” and challenging my selection of the Chamber of Commerce and Chevron...

Unions' attack on Richmond mayor a power play Chip Johnson Friday, October 8, 2010 It's the loss of political power and influence - not a noticeable lapse in professional judgment or behavior - that compelled Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin's political opponents to...

Police and fire unions also investigated Beckles By: David Ferry | October 8, 2010 – 8:23 pm | Mayor Gayle McLaughlin is not the only candidate the police and firefighter unions are interested in investigating. According to the most recent campaign filing from...

The following is a letter to the editor of the Contra Costa Times from mayor McLaughlin: Regarding the Oct. 5 article on Richmond's City Manager, I want to state clearly that I am an enthusiastic supporter of Bill Lindsay and think he is doing an outstanding job as...

Lacking a compelling campaign issue and trailing in the polls, mayoral challenger Nat Bates closed his eyes and heaved off a dirt bomb for the end zone. In a matter that is a bit of old news to many, Nat Bates dredged up and circulated via email yesterday a decade-old...