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...

Click here to view the TRAC’s autumn calendar featuring diverse fun and rewarding activities for all ages along the Bay Trail on Richmond’s 32-mile shoreline, e.g.: - California Coastal Cleanup Day at Point Isabel, Marina Bay, Breuner Marsh and Point Pinole - Home...

Your Opportunity to Learn What Local Companies Are Doing to Prevent Accidents The California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program requires companies with regulated chemicals to submit a Risk Management Plan (RMP). Contra Costa County’s Industrial Safety...

Richmond, school district to break ground on Nystrom multipurpose room By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 09/17/2010 01:49:44 PM PDT Updated: 09/17/2010 01:49:45 PM PDT RICHMOND -- Construction on the new multipurpose building at Nystrom Elementary School...

On the national and state level, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the California Chamber of Commerce are nothing but paid shills for Wall Street and the petroleum industry. The New York Times notes that the Chamber has “a war chest rivaling that of the Republican...

I had an interesting exchange with an E-FORUM subscriber about journalistic ethics that resulted from a comment I published without attribution from an attendee of the September 17 Candidates Forum. I also included an article from Richmond Confidential. The subscriber...