I was asked to share the following description by the RPA on the Richmond-Chevron proposed settlement: Issue: # 21 May 7, 2010 QUICK LINKS Other Stories Chevron Looses in Court Immigration Rights What is the RPA RPA website End Chevron's Perks Cmpgn...

A summary of the proposed Chevron tax settlement can be seen in the unofficial report here. Click on the agenda items below for the entire text of the City Council actions that implement the proposed settlement: F. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION RESCINDING BALLOT...

Dear Friend, A local organization, Next 10, has created an innovative Budget Challenge that mirrors the decisions I'll have to make balance our state's budget deficit. The simulation contains accurate figures for California's revenues and expenditures, the Governor's...

Two Richmond projects were selected for design awards by the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on May 6. In the category, Historic Preservation and Innovation in Rehabilitation, the Richmond Civic Center won an Honor Award (architect Nadel,...

After months of negotiating with Chevron under the facilitation of Oakland mediator Randy Wulff, of Wulff, Quinby & Sochynsky, the City of Richmond negotiating team struck a proposed deal regarding taxation at about 6:30 PM yesterday (Thursday) evening. The...

Our Neighbors: Point Richmond puts best foot forward for spring By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/03/2010 07:24:01 PM PDT Updated: 05/03/2010 07:24:01 PM PDT THERE is a strong case of spring fever going on around Point Richmond, the historic waterfront...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 30th, 2010. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 4th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular City Council meeting agenda scheduled...

California Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John Perez have invited Chevron and the Plaintiffs in the Chevron refinery litigation to sit down on May 4 to negotiate a settlement. The plaintiffs have accepted, but Chevron is still...

In a stunning victory for environmental groups, the California Court of Appeal rejected most of Chevron’s challenge to a lower court decision that stopped construction on a $1 billion refinery upgrade. Click here for a copy. The decision is a vindication for those of...

Please Distribute Join me and the Rosie the Riveter Trust Board on May 8 at “Rosie’s Restaurant” to support Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. “You can get anything you want – at Rosie’s Restaurant.” Click here for your invitation...

Click here for the Schedule of Community Events and Click here for the Poster. This project is funded by a Caltrans Transportation Planning Grant that Local Government Commission, Nancy Baer of Contra Costa Health Services and City staff collaborated on to prepare....

Casino plan numbers batted about By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted: 04/24/2010 05:00:00 PM PDT Updated: 04/24/2010 05:16:12 PM PDT The courting of public opinion in Richmond over the controversial Indian hotel-casino proposal for Point Molate continues...

Junktique Sale returns to Richmond By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 04/23/2010 02:22:12 PM PDT Updated: 04/23/2010 02:22:12 PM PDT POINT RICHMOND — The annual Junktique Sale, the year's largest fundraiser event at First United Methodist Church of Richmond,...

I’ve been out of town for nearly a week, so the E-FORUM has been sparse to non-existent, something that many of you probably appreciate. We spent a few days in Arkansas at Deepwood, taking care of some of those chores that plague rural absentee property owners. We had...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 16th, 2010. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, April 20th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the Housing Commission at 6:25 PM, and with...

The results of a poll released by Whitehurst/Mosher and presumably paid for by card clubs purports to show growing opposition to a casino at Point Molate and strong support for preserving open space along Richmond’s shoreline. Click here for a copy of the summary.

The Washington Elementary PTA is pleased to announce a Raffle Fundraiser and International Fair on Thursday, April 22 from 6:30-8:30 PM (Earth Day), in the school multipurpose room. This event is free and open to the public. Winners do not need to be present to win....

I will be extracting honey from my beehives as a feature of the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at our garden. If you have not yet registered for the free Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour (which takes place on Sunday, May 2)—please do so now! The garden...

Bridges Out of Homelessness: Vocations, Health and Housing” The one-day conference “Bridges Out of Homelessness: Vocations, Health and Housing” presents proven programs and cost-effective new solutions to reduce homelessness. This new conference, which will present...

For Immediate Release Contact: Trina Jackson, 510-620-8581 The 1000-island City of Zhoushan, China and Richmond, CA have been Sister Cities since 1993. A Richmond delegation led by Richmond Councilmember Nat Bates visited Zhoushan in 2007. The Zhoushan Mayor...