If you watch the documentary, "A Pixar Story," tonight, you will see Steve Jobs complaining about "sheltering in place" at Pixar"s former Point Richmond location. Pixar insiders will tell you that a compelling motivation for Jobs to get Pixar out of Richmond was the...

In response today"s E-FORUM "See Steve Jobs Complain About Chevron," several readers responded with assertions that it was not Chevron but the City of Richmond that "lost" Pixar due to inaction. Examples; " Don't kid yourself about Pixar's leaving their Point Richmond...

There was an interesting column from Contra Costa Times Political Reporter Lisa Vorderbrueggen in Sunday"s paper about how the mayor and one councilmember perceive their respective roles in anticipating the eventual City Council action on Chevron (everyone presumes...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 18th, 2008. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM, followed by a Redevelopment Agency meeting, and...

The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour still needs about 40 volunteers for the Sunday, May 4 event. The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour is seeking volunteers who will spend a morning or afternoon greeting tour participants and answering questions at this...

According to the West County Times today, the Planning Commission gave staff until June 5 to "address the holes that critics have pointed out" in the EIR and conditions of approval for the Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project. By recognizing these "holes," some...

The following appeared in the April 8, Northwest Arkansas Times, the local paper in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the town in which I grew up: Coppage gets 20 years for beating mother, 88 BY SCOTT F. DAVIS Northwest Arkansas Times Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 A...

On a 3-2 vote, the Richmond Planning Commission declined to recirculate the Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal project EIR and instead directed staff to continue to develop the proposed conditions of approval and bring it back for a continued public hearing on June...

While Chevron continues to deftly manipulate the puppet strings firmly attached to Richmond City Manger Bill Lindsay, who appears increasingly incapable of exercising independent and sound judgment, Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), along with Attorney...

Proposal for manufacturer's fee in Richmond advances By Katherine Tam Staff Writer Article Launched: 04/08/2008 03:26:38 AM PDT A proposal for a new Richmond manufacturer's fee that would generate millions a year for city coffers is back, and voters likely will decide...

I thought this email from Chief Magnus was particularly encouraging: There was an editorial in today"s West County Times lauding the efforts of the Antioch Police Department for a 14% Part I crime reduction for the year to date compared to the same period last year....

This is not an April Fool"s joke, although it would sure make a good one. Despite some speculation that the Planning Commission would be advised by Richmond staff to recirculate the Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal project EIR based on advice from the California...

THE EYE ON THE EAST BAY Councilman casts planners as the butt of intricate joke Contra Costa Times Article Launched: 04/06/2008 03:03:24 AM PDT Faithful followers of always-colorful Richmond politics awoke Tuesday to the mind-boggling news that the four members of the...

Posted: Saturday, 05 April 2008 2:48PM Chemicals in Richmond's Air Surprise Researchers RICHMOND, Calif. (KCBS) -- A new scientific study compares air quality, indoors and out, in Richmond and in Bolinas, with Richmond coming out the loser. Rachel Morello-Frosh, an...

Here"s an update on the Boston Ceasefire Team visit with target audience, times and locations: Elected officials and invited Public System Dept. Heads. 10am "Noon (Tues, April 8) City Hall Council Chambers RPD Command Staff and invited Law Enforcement Officials 1:30pm...

Richmond BPAC Start: Apr 7 2008 - 5:30pm End: Apr 7 2008 - 6:45pm WHERE: Richmond City Hall, 1401 Marina Way South, Shimada Room. From the bike racks at the rear of the building, enter the door to the City Council Chambers and walk straight across the room. One...

Click here for the latest edition of the official newsletter of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. If you wish to be added to the distribution list for future newsletters and other information about the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front...

2008 Measure AA Extension Public Meeting- Richmond 7-8:30 p.m Citizens for East Shore Parks asks you to show support for $5 Million for North Richmond wetlands acquisition for a new park, $1 Million for an Interpretive Center at Point Pinole Regional Park, 20% of the...

The reason I publish these reports of meetings on the E-FORUM is because California Government Code "53232.3(d), which was added by AB 1234, requires City Council members to "provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next...

In case you missed it " Planned casino in N. Richmond nears hurdle By John Simerman STAFF WRITER Article Launched: 03/29/2008 07:20:34 PM PDT After four years of fighting, a decision appears close for an Indian tribe shooting to make unincorporated North Richmond home...