City Council Supports Citywide Train Quiet Zones

On March 17, the Richmond City Council approved a plan that would accelerate implementation of Quiet Zones in an area of South Richmond known as the "Siberia Lead" where BNSF runs dozens of trains all day and night through and adjacent to residential neighborhoods...

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Which Ones Are the Bad Guys?

The following story about how our public safety has been protected by nabbing railroad crossing scofflaws is only part of the story. Here is the rest: The intersection at Wright Avenue and Harbor Way South where the RPD described people cutting it too close does not...

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Saturday With Congressman Miller and/or Foreclosure Workshop

" TOWN MEETING with Congressman George Miller: Constituents are invited to a Town Meeting with U.S. Rep. George Miller, D-Martinez, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the multipurpose room at DeJean Middle School, 3400 Macdonald Ave., to discuss issues such as...

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Bay Trail Backers Sue State, Chevron Over Richmond Wharf

Bay Trail Backers Sue State, Chevron Over Richmond Wharf By Richard Brenneman Wednesday March 18, 2009 The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! Bay Trail advocates have sued the State Lands Commission (SLC) and Chevron U.S.A., challenging the...

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Harlan Martin Butt Arrives March 9, 2009

Proud parents Andrew and Kimberly Butt and Big Sister Cecilia Butt welcomed Harlan Martin Butt (7 lbs., 4 oz.) into the world on March 9, 2009. Harlan is the first grandson of Tom and Shirley Butt. Click here for a photo of Harlan with Mom Kim.

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Richmond Hosts Free Foreclosure Workshop March 28

The Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency and HEPA, the Contra Costa County Home Equity Preservation Alliance, will be hosting an informational and counseling event on March 28th at the Richmond Recreation Center. (All communication is being provided in Spanish, as...

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Rosie the Riveter Trust Annual Event Just Two Weeks Away

The annual fundraiser of Rosie the Riveter Trust is just two weeks off " Saturday, March 21, 2009. Click here for your invitation. Our plan is to introduce you to a different location in the park each year. Last year, it was the opening of the Ford Building Craneway....

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Chevron and Richmond Go Mano a Mano Over Measure T

Chevron claims Richmond's manufacturers' fee is illegal, files lawsuit By Katherine Tam West County Times Posted: 02/26/2009 12:09:36 PM PST Chevron sued the city of Richmond on Thursday to halt the collection of revenue from a 3-month-old manufacturers' fee...

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