Richmond’s Green Party mayor: Still feeling like the underdog Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin at the offices for Richmond Progressive Alliance on MacDonald Avenue. By: Robert Rogers | June 11, 2010 – 5:00 am | Click here Download MP3 Click to listen to McLaughlin...

Point Richmond Free Summer Music starts tomorrow at 5:30 PM. See http://www.pointrichmond.com/prmusic/2010.htm for details for the entire summer’s events. Tomorrow kicks off with Ed Reed and Jazz at 5::30 to 6: 30 and Sekhou Senegal, Assane & Ousseyane Kouyate...

If you haven’t already cast a mail-in ballot, don’t forget to vote today. The issues most local to Richmond are West Contra Costa Unified School District Measure D for Schools (YES) and the race for County Supervisor 1st District (JOHN GIOIA). Previous recommendations...

As we start June, here’s a quick look back at some of the activity RPD personnel were involved in towards the end of May. Officers dealt with a wide variety of calls and situations, demonstrating skill, patience, and good judgment in handling many challenging...

The Craneway Pavilion & The Oakland East Bay Symphony Announce The July 3rd 'Target Independence Day Celebration' Richmond, CA (Top40 Charts/ Craneway Pavilion Official Website) - The Craneway Pavilion, inside the historic Ford Point Building on the waterfront in...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending June 4th, 2010. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15th. Enjoy the week off. Editor’s note: At the City of Richmond, it is my privilege to work with a group...

I thought this was an interesting evaluation of the Contra Costa County Assessor’s race, including an expose of the Contra Costa Times’ conflict of interest in opposing Kramer. Kramer may be no Boy Scout, but he has a solid record of looking out for ordinary property...

Assemblymember Nancy Skinner is running unopposed in the primary but would still appreciate your vote of confidence. Her recommendations on the propositions are the same as mine, and her reasons are also listed. Next week, Tuesday June 8 is Election Day. Confused by...

I regret to announce that one of Richmond's flagship green businesses, Vetrazzo, will be relocating to Georgia. Vetrazzo manufactures high-end countertops made of recycled glass. Vetrazzo is located at the rehabilitated Ford Assembly Plant. The circumstances were...

For County Supervisor, 1st District, I recommend JOHN GIOIA. I agree with the Contra Costa Times endorsement. John has served Richmond and West County well and has an excellent working relationship with the City Council and the City of Richmond. John is honest, smart,...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending May 28th, 2010. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st. Engineering Services Launches Twitter Engineering Services is launching a new public outreach...

In these challenging economic times, any increased financial burden is unpopular, but I want to urge you to support (not protest) the proposed sewer rate increases for Richmond Wastewater District No. 1. This is the collection system and treatment plant on Canal...

See Henry J. Kaiser: America’s No. 1 Civilian Hero by Tom Debley at http://www.kaiserpermanentehistory.org/latest/henry-j-kaiser-america%e2%80%99s-no-1-civilian-hero/ . May 24, 2010 Kaiser Permanente History Champion Receives National Park Service Award Tom Debley...

I urge you to vote on June 8 for West Contra Costa Unified School District Measure D, school bonds to construct and rehabilitate schools in West Contra Costa County. As an architect, I can tell you that the physical quality of places of learning plays a significant...

Point Richmond Music 2010 Concert Series Point Richmond's annual Music Concert Series will begin next month with the first concert on June 11th. All the concerts will be held from 5:30-8pm in Downtown Point Richmond on Park Place. Visit the website for more...

The curious case of Nat Bates - http://richmondconfidential.org/2010/05/25/the-curious-case-of-nat-bates/ Nat Bates during a BMW event for county candidates that he hosted earlier this month. By: Robert Rogers | May 25, 2010 – 5:00 am Will he or won’t he? Councilman...

Critics' annual report blasts Chevron David R. Baker, Chronicle Staff Writer Thursday, May 20, 2010 The corporate annual report - that glossy, seldom-read staple of the business world - usually features upbeat words and images showcasing a company's stellar year. The...

Card clubs appeal to community in campaign to stop Richmond casino By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/21/2010 06:39:26 PM PDT RICHMOND -- Fourteen card clubs are ramping up their campaign to defeat a proposed casino-hotel resort on Richmond's waterfront...

If you live in Marina Bay, The Iron Triangle, Santa Fe, Coronado, Point Richmond or other neighborhoods in south Richmond, your sleep may get better later this summer BNSF is scheduled to begin the crossing improvement work on what they call the Siberia Lead by the...

The editorial at the bottom of this E-FORUM was submitted by Richmond City Council Member Jim Rogers. Although I voted against the latest extension of the LDA to April 2011 (Casino Four Hands Out 11-Month Extension of Point Molate Casino LDA, May 19, 2010), I like to...