Tag Archives: point molate

Your guide to a Richmond weekend filled with events

There’s a lot happening in Richmond Friday thru Sunday. It’s a mix of environmental, social, educational and political-themed events in our community. FRIDAY Occupy Richmond...

Mayor shares Richmond’s year in review, year ahead

The mayor and many of the 50 or so residents who filled the Whittlesey Community Room Friday night said it countless different ways, but it...

North Richmond casino remains a quiet possibility

Grand plans for a casino in the city of Richmond have died since both city residents and the City Council voted against building a sprawling...

Council ditches casino plan

Richmond’s City Council decided yesterday to nix plans for a casino at Point Molate in a 5-to-2 vote, ending the six-year debate.

Happy New Year! Looking back at 2010

We’ve selected an important story from each month of 2010. Take a look and drop us a comment about what you think is in store...

Don’t bet on casino alternatives

Richmond residents grilled Berkeley designer David Early about his firm’s recommendations for developing Point Molate.

Council’s lurch left shakes up city

After a dramatic election night, Richmond’s city council has been rearranged — and the effects will be far-reaching.

Voters pass pot tax, reject casino

Richmond voters passed two of three measures on Tuesday’s ballot.

A leader who confounds convention

Maria Viramontes says environmental safety and economic growth can go together.

Richmond Roulette: Groups go all in on Measure U

Money flows in from all sides to support or oppose the proposed casino.

Ziesenhenne banks on business acumen

A long-shot candidate, Ziesenhenne hopes to sway voters with his business experience.

Economy overshadows candidate forum

Mayoral and city council candidates appeared before voters Thursday. One dominant theme emerged: the economy.

Residents present alternatives to casino for Point Molate

At a public forum Wednesday, Richmond residents brought an array of ideas to the table as alternatives to a casino on Point Molate.