Watch the World Cup in Richmond
Not everyone can just fly out to Brazil for a few weeks to catch all the World Cup action live and in person. Luckily, for the rest of us, we have some great options to watch the action right here in Richmond California. Just want to watch at home with some good food? We got you covered.
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Greg Feere: Jobs Jobs Jobs!
Our Richmond residents and our local building trades’ men and women need the long awaited jobs Chevron’s Modernization Project will provide. We have waited long enough and should not be made to suffer further delays to a well-planned project. Chevron and city staff members worked together to produce an 1,100-plus-page report that is among the most comprehensive ever prepared involving an oil company seeking to modernize facilities, our own Attorney’s have reviewed and analyzed this report in detail.
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Local Restaurants: Philadelphia Hoagie Station
Philadelphia Hoagie Station is a small food stand on 23rd Street. Its a classic hole in the wall serving up great food – a hidden gem among the many restaurants crowding the main street.
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Richmond Standard: Richmond, Calif. Ranked Third Best Medium-Sized U.S. City Supporting Working Women
Reposted from the Richmond Standard: Mike Aldax.
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Bea Roberson: Do the self-proclaimed experts at the CBE really know what they're talking about?
Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) must think Richmond residents aren’t too smart. They seem to believe that we don’t investigate issues, but instead take all “facts” at face value.
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Don Gosney: Will a JROTC Program Come to De Anza High School?
Some editorial comments prior to the discussion of instituting a Junior Reserve Officer Training Program next year at De Anza High School. This issue comes before the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s meeting on Wednesday June 11th.
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Don Perata: AG Letter Hurts the Community
It has come to our attention that Democratic State Attorney General Kamala Harris last Friday inexplicably and unexpectedly filed an 11th Hour letter challenging the Richmond EIR for its failure to address public safety and air quality issues, among others.
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Tom Butt: A Ferry Coming to Your Neighborhood? We Need Your Support
After years of wondering, it appears that the prospect of a Richmond Ferry is about to hit the fast track. Those of you who want to see it happen should plan to attend the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Board Meeting on June 18, 6:00 PM, and show support by signing up to speak on the item.
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Contra Costa Times: Chevron Richmond Modernization Project Report Criticized By State Attorney General's Office
Reposted from the Contra Costa Times: Robert Rogers.
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Tom Butt: Attorney General Slams Chevron Modernization EIR
Although apparently a letter from the California Attorney General critical of the Chevron Modernization EIR arrived at the City Friday night, no one bothered to tell the City Council about it.
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