How is it that we’ve become a society where we can no longer agree to disagree?  How is it that when we start a discussion it devolves into World War III with a take no prisoners attitude? We seem to have forgotten the rules of civility that we were taught as children and we go for the jugular right away. Continue reading

There is a growing discrepancy between the figures that are being thrown around at Richmond City Council meetings regarding the operating deficit.  The city will confront this issue head on when it comes time to pass its new budget this year – sometime in the next month. Continue reading

Reposted from the Contra Costa Times: Robert Rogers. Continue reading

May is National Bike Month and, in observance, the city of Richmond will play host to riders taking part in the 4th Annual Ride of Silence (ROS) tomorrow, May 21. Continue reading

Reposted from 4th Annual Richmond Summer Book Giveaway Facebook page. Continue reading

Reposted from KPIX CBS Bay Area. Continue reading

I recognize that many mayors have very crowded and busy schedules that they must try their best to keep, to further the interests of their respective cities. Continue reading

Economic stimulus is great, but raising the minimum wage in Richmond may not be the way to get it there. Continue reading

Despite new rules to shorten meetings and bring a modicum of respect to the Council chamber, Tuesday night’s meeting seemed anything but cordial. Continue reading