In a meeting that was longer on simmering frustrations than new ideas, about 40 people gathered Wednesday for the first of three planned workshops to...
Point Molate
Voters to get say on casino plan — but it won’t count
Richmond residents will get to vote on whether the City Council should approve a plan to build a casino at Point Molate, City Council decided...
What are your hopes for Point Molate?
Point Molate served as a U.S. Navy fuel station on the shoreline of Richmond between 1942 and 1995. The area was then entrusted to the...
Opponents raise doubts over Point Molate casino mailer
Over the past few weeks, a full color brochure titled “The battle for the bay” turned up in the mailboxes of Richmond residents. The brochure...
Latino laborers show support for Point Molate project
At the Richmond City Council meeting this past Tuesday, most of the Latino residents in attendance were wearing green T-shirts supporting the controversial building of...
Council approves another Point Molate extension
In a session that highlighted the contentiousness of a proposed hotel and casino plan for Point Molate in Richmond, the City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday...
‘A profound impact’
Editor’s Note: This video project was produced by UC Berkeley Graduate Daniel McGlynn. It is a visual exploration of the Point Molate area on Richmond’s...
Prospective Point Molate builders secure fresh extension
The developers of a possible casino project on waterfront property in the city succeeded Tuesday in securing another extension to get their plans in order....
Broker claims city owes $1.5 million for Point Molate
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...
Council approves extension for Point Molate developer
The City Council voted Monday to extend a deadline to reach an agreement with the developer behind the Point Molate casino project. Had the council...