City of Richmond Begins Suing Its Dispensaries Out of Existence Law Enforcement & Crime David Downs — Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 5:44 PM The wheels of justice have begun grinding up the City of Richmond's budding medical cannabis dispensaries this week in what's become...

9th Annual Music on the Main Concert Series Wednesday, June 23, 5-7:30 pm Location: FoodsCo lot on 12th and Macdonald Ave. Special Guest: LAVA & East Bay Center Jazz Collective. Richmond Police Activities League youth ensemble will open each concert and showcase...

. Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending June 18th, 2010. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council will be on Tuesday, June 22nd, beginning with a Closed Session at 6:00 PM, followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. (Please...

After the Juneteenth Parade, I stopped by the Solano Playlot to check out the great things I have been hearing about the neighborhood adopting and improving the park. It’s really an inspiration. See the website at http://www.solanoplay.org/. The community is totally...

Pursuant to the vote on May 18 by the Casino Four to extend the Point Molate LDA with Upstream until April of 2011 (See Casino Four Hands Out 11-Month Extension of Point Molate Casino LDA May 19, 2010), the City is soliciting a consultant to facilitate and evaluate...

Catahoula Coffee Company, Richmond, CA Richmond’s Catahoula Coffee Company (12472 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA, 510/235-0525) won the 2010 “#1 Best Coffee Shop in the Bay Area” designation from the San Francisco Chronicle, beating out 76 other contenders. See...

Richmond council postpones vote condemning flotilla raid By Katherine Tam Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/15/2010 09:55:50 PM PDT Updated: 06/15/2010 10:23:38 PM PDT Jack Kessler, right, a pro-Israel supporter from El Cerrito, talks with a pro-Palistine... RICHMOND —...

Save the Date for the Grand Reopening of the Plunge The grand reopening of the Plunge is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th, with the ribbon cutting ceremonies scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM and the pool open for public swimming at 1:00 PM. Edric Kwan, P.E. | Interim...

In an email last night, Councilmember Jeff Ritterman expressed his intent to avoid a vote on the Gaza Flotilla Resolution but to still allow a debate. Dear concerned, Thank you for writing me about the proposed resolution on the Gaza flotilla attack. The resolution...

Another controversial item on the June 15 City Council Agenda is J-1, ADOPT a resolution to urge Contra Costa County to opt out of the Secure Communities Agreement to protect the human rights of immigrant families - Mayor's Office (Mayor McLaughlin 620-6503/Vice Mayor...

Item J-2 on the June 15 City Council Agenda is ADOPT a resolution supporting the United Nations Security Council condemnation of the recent Israeli attack on the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla, including two Richmond residents, and calling for the safe and...

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...