Commercial real estate broker John Troughton claims the City of Richmond agreed to pay him $1.5 million if the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians came to Point Molate. But no deal was signed, and no one at City Hall is talking.
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At least five candidates plan to enter council race
January 15, 2010 – 6:00 am
Ludmyrna Lopez, Maria Viramontes, and Jim Rogers are all up for re-election. None of them have indicated they plan to abandon their post, but their is still time for them to announce they plan to step down or seek higher office. But at least five people say they plan to challenge them for their seats.
Council approves extension for Point Molate developer
January 12, 2010 – 11:16 am
The City Council voted Monday to extend a deadline to reach an agreement with the developer behind the Point Molate casino project. Without an extension, the city would have scrapped an agreement to earmark the land for a casino.
Economic troubles for freeway shooting victim
December 4, 2009 – 6:00 am
Lawrence Williams was shot three times in Richmond while driving to his home in El Sobrante. He is struggling with his bills more than his wounds.
City Council Preview — Dec. 1
December 1, 2009 – 6:01 am
At Tuesday’s meeting the City Council is scheduled to discuss guns, pot and The Plunge swimming pool.
Council approves $350,000 divider for The Plunge swimming pool
November 18, 2009 – 6:00 am
The City Council voted 5-1 on Tuesday to approve a $350,000 movable bulkhead at The Plunge that will allow city workers to cordon off the pool into two sections.
Council Preview (Nov. 17)
November 17, 2009 – 10:07 am
At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will discuss The Plunge, assess how a local hiring policy is performing and peer into the financials behind the $100 million Civic Center renovation project.
Environmental group may settle Point Molate lawsuit
November 16, 2009 – 6:00 am
The environmental group that sued to stop the development of a casino at Point Molate is looking to settle. But the deal may be dead in the water if other environmental organizations don’t drop their opposition.
The law behind gaming at Point Molate
November 12, 2009 – 6:01 am
The Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians may have an opportunity to open a casino at Point Molate, but the tribe’s path to prosperity relies on a maze of state and federal regulations and the approval of the country’s secretary of the interior.
Property tax proposed for June ballot
November 4, 2009 – 6:04 am
Richmond is the only city in Contra Costa County without its own paramedics, and council members said Tuesday that it will remain that way unless residents are willing to pay for greater services.
