A dispute between Democrats and Republicans over global warming and greenhouse gases has stalled the California budget, with Attorney General Jerry Brown"s criticism of the Chevron EIR (see $839,000 For a Fatally Flawed EIR? July 21, 2007) cited as an example of how...

Click here for information about the first-ever fundraiser for Opportunity West at Maple Hall and its Grande Court in San Pablo on August 11. Gospel Over Easy, Jazz Well Done and Deep Fried Blues. It is a Gospel champagne brunch, from 11: to 1:00 PM, followed by Jazz,...

Click here for eight pages of a full-color spread on Richmond in today's San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, and the word "murder" is mentioned only once. This is an upbeat and optimistic portrayal of Richmond in a regional print medium that will help change the image...

The following letter from Mayor Gayle McLaughlin was sent to Sean T. Connaughton, Maritime Administrator, pursuant to City Council directive. Following the letter are two pieces from today"s San Francisco Chronicle that continue to flail the Mothball Fleet disposal...

With a badge, a uniform and the iconic Smoky Bear hat, Betty Reid Soskin was welcomed to the ranger staff of the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park by Superintendent Martha J. Lee. As you will read, there are many aspect of Betty that...

RECLAIMING RICHMOND The city's Green Party Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and a cadre of residents fight to take back the shoreline for public use Tim Holt Sunday, July 22, 2007 Whitney Dotson knows where the wild mustard greens grow along Richmond's shoreline. Near this same...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending July 20th, 2007. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31st. Absent any direction to the contrary, this will be the final City Council meeting before the...

During the three years that Richmond fought with BNSF, the Federal Railroad Administration and the CPUC to ultimately and successfully establish quiet zones, it was not newsworthy. Neither was it newsworthy when Richmond led the way with quiet zones in California,...

On July 24, the Finance Committee of the City Council will consider raising the fee paid to Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to prepare the EIR for the Chevron Hydrogen and Energy Renewal Project to $839,000. Since the cost of EIRs is always reimbursed by the...

On June 28, 2007, Mayor Gayle McLaughlin appeared on KPFA to discuss the planned expansion of the Chevron Refinery (Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project). To listen to a recording of the program, visit http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=20968. KPFA invited...

Three governmental agencies, one with a blatant conflict of interest, have quietly formulated a plan to move from Richmond to Solano County the major portion of millions of dollars intended to restore environmental resources damaged by Chevron in Richmond. The...

The City of Richmond has received its first financial reporting award! The Finance Department is proud to announce receipt of the Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting for the 2005/06 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from the California Society of Municipal...

In a presentation to the Richmond City Council on July 17, Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau (RCVB) Director Michelle Itagaki noted that Richmond"s number one draw for visitors is the Rosie the Riveter WW II Home Front National Historical Park " in response to a...

Police chief gets council support after inquiry " After receiving report on Richmond officers' complaint of racism, city attorney says department head has full backing By Karl Fischer and John Geluardi CONTRA COSTA TIMES Contra Costa Times Article Launched:07/18/2007...

The latest Contra Costa Times story on the Mothball Fleet call local ship scrapping "unfeasible." I don"t think "unfeasible" is the appropriate term here. It may be more expensive. But it"s certainly not unfeasible. In fact what is now Sims/Hugo Neu in Richmond was...

You are invited to a community workshop about MACDONALD LANDMARKS. Click here for the flyer. Thursday, July 26th -6:30-8PM Atchison Village Community Center,Collins & Curry Street All are welcome!Light refreshments will be served The Richmond Community...

Click here for the upbeat, informative Richmond Bay Trail Mid Year Report. Kudos to Jeannette Mahoney of Perfect Page Desktop Publishing for designing this colorful report pro bono for TRAC, the Trails for Richmond Action Committee. Print the report to read and learn...

From: Butt, Tom [mailto:tom.butt@intres.com] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 7:12 AM Subject: "It Takes a Village That Learns, Knows, Connects" Community Fair The City of Richmond is hosting the first "It takes a village that"" Community Fair here in City Hall that is...

Chevron has filed an application for a Small Power Plant Exemption from the California Energy Commission"s licensing requirements for a proposed 60 megawatt net capacity increase to its existing electrical generation system within the Richmond Refinery. The Energy...

Click here for information on this summer"s not to be missed second festival performance on Friday 13, 5:30 PM to 7:10 PM in the Point Richmond Village Triangle.