I support the Plunge bulkhead, and I hope you do too. If you want to let City Council members know of your support, simply click "reply to all" and send a message. There are so many layers to this story, I don"t know where to begin or end, but I feel compelled to...

I"ll be the first to admit that I"m not an expert on aquatic programs, but I am a quick study, and I have learned a lot this year, including that it would be a mistake of significant proportions not to outfit the plunge with a bulkhead before closing out the project....

Looking for a little warmth this rainy evening? See you at FOUR2NINE wine bar to support the bulkhead. As a last minute contribution to the Bulkhead fundraising effort (which began yesterday) our local FOUR2NINE wine bar (49 Washington Ave.) located next to Little...

This is the last of my two-year stint as chair of the Local Government Commission. One of my goals as chair was to increase the diversity of those attending the annual conference, and part of that effort is the establishment of scholarships and travel stipends...

Kudos to Tony Thurmond for organizing this. It was my first time on a basketball court in probably 45 years. It was great fun, but boy am I sore! Our Neighbors: Pols' turn on the hardwood a boost to Richmond nonprofits By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted:...

City of Richmond Richmond Public Library NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tarnel Abbott, Reference Librarian, Richmond Public Library (510) 620-5539 or 620-6561 FUNDRAISING IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMY WORKSHOP FOR NONPROFITS WITH FOUNDATION CENTER AT RICHMOND PUBLIC...

Where We"re From December 1 to February 15, 2010 Opening reception on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2 pm Hilltop Mall Near JC Penney"s entrance The exhibition is free, wheelchair accessible, and on view when Hilltop Mall is open. INFO: 510-486-2340 or...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending December 4th, 2009. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th. 2. Richmond Bookmobile Gets a Makeover The Richmond Public Library debuted the...

Now is time for E-FORUM Readers to weigh in on the best and worst of 2009 and predictions for 2010. For several years, I have prepared detailed year-end evaluations of City of Richmond services, problems challenges and wishes. Originally, these were conveyed only to...

Come and see your favorite elected and public officials play in a basketball game to support local charities. The game will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday December 5th, 2009 at the Richmond Police Activities League Gymnasium at 2200 MacDonald Avenue in Richmond,...

For Immediate Release Chevron Announces $1 Million in Grants to Richmond and West County Organizations to Promote Economic Development Five Nonprofits Receive Funding as Part of Chevron"s California Partnership RICHMOND, Calif., Dec. 1, 2009 " Chevron today announced...

Where We"re From December 1 to February 15, 2010 Opening reception on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2 pm Hilltop Mall Near JC Penney"s entrance The exhibition is free, wheelchair accessible, and on view when Hilltop Mall is open. INFO: 510-486-2340 or...

The Case Against Chevron An unprecedented campaign by at least a dozen nonprofit groups targets the oil company's global operations and reputation. By Peter Asmus click to enlarge Chevron, TrueCostOfChevron.org The activist groups are satirizing Chevron's "Human...

The following is provided at the request of Councilmember Jeff Ritterman: TOGETHER WE CAN END CHEVRON"S PERK: Everyone in Richmond pays a 10% tax on utilities, Chevron does not. Let"s fix it. Dear Friend: I am reaching out to you with some good news about a collective...

Despite my E-FORUM "Rumors of Paratransit Demise Exaggerated," November 29, 2009, I continue to get emails and phone calls alleging that drivers are being laid off and service is terminating. Here is the latest from City Manager Bill Lindsay: The following is a...

The following editorial appeared in today"s Contra Costa Times. For my part, I have been consistent. Disappointing more than a few people, I voted for the project in 2004, and I continue to support it (see Point Molate Update, November 12, 2009). In fact, I am one of...

Richmond casino fight turns to Washington, D.C. By John Simerman Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/29/2009 12:00:00 AM PST Updated: 11/29/2009 04:53:40 AM PST Related Nov 27: As city vote nears, critics seek leverage on Point Molate plan Some of the loudest East Bay...

After I tagged along on the North & East Patrol last Tuesday night (CBS-5 Features North and East Patrol, November 25, 2009), Shirley and I got up early Wednesday and drove to Carson City, NV, where I had to scope out an energy conservation program for the Carson...

Rumors about layoffs and elimination of Paratransit Services have been emailed to me by several persons the last few days. According to the city manager, the current facts are that no paratransit drivers have received layoff notices, and the service is continuing "as...

After the Contra Costa Times covered the North and East Patrol (Taking Back Richmond One Neighborhood at a Time, November 21, 2009), CBS5 picked up the story and followed the patrol last night for over an hour. You can see the video at...