Posts Tagged ‘point molate’
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 all boiled down to the same thing: 2011 was a great year in Richmond. “I can’t think of a place I’d rather live right now,” said longtime resident Mike Peritz.…
Read MoreNorth 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 shoreline casino at Point Molate in the last year. Yet amidst the anti-casino sentiment, a similar plan in unincorporated North Richmond remains a quiet possibility. Called the Sugar Bowl, the…
Read MoreCouncil 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.
Read MoreHappy 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 for next year.
Read MoreDon’t bet on casino alternatives
Richmond residents grilled Berkeley designer David Early about his firm’s recommendations for developing Point Molate.
Read MoreCouncil’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.
Read MoreVoters pass pot tax, reject casino
Richmond voters passed two of three measures on Tuesday’s ballot.
Read MoreA leader who confounds convention
Maria Viramontes says environmental safety and economic growth can go together.
Read MoreRichmond Roulette: Groups go all in on Measure U
Money flows in from all sides to support or oppose the proposed casino.
Read MoreZiesenhenne banks on business acumen
A long-shot candidate, Ziesenhenne hopes to sway voters with his business experience.
Read MoreEconomy overshadows candidate forum
Mayoral and city council candidates appeared before voters Thursday. One dominant theme emerged: the economy.
Read MoreResidents 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.
Read MoreFrustrations outweigh ideas at Point Molate meeting
The 40 or so people who gathered Wednesday to discuss alternatives to the Indian casino development plan at Point Molate appeared to have more frustrations so far than new ideas.
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