Month: November 2011
Mayor McLaughlin said, City of Richmond could keep library open with $150 mil property tax appeal for Chevron. #occupy #ows
Although Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory representatives didn’t reveal the lab’s preference for a new location at Thursday night’s Community Advisory Group meeting, community members once again strongly supported Richmond as the site for the second LBNL campus. The meeting was the final update for the community on the site’s selection before the decision, which is expected by the end of November. Sam Chapman, the manager of state and community relations at LBNL, said in a brief presentation that the lab…
Mayor McLaughlin said of #Chevron tax break: “They will get in line for another yatch” with millions saved. #occupy #ows
A Richmond poet recites his poetry, and poetry from Emily Dickinson and Tecumseh. #occupy #ows http://t.co/Rcqkw1Hx
Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin says Richmond is a “city that really knows pain.” #occupy #ows http://t.co/RJo13a7l
Protesters in Richmond chant, “we will unite.” #ows
Richmond teacher addresses concerns about privatization of public schools. Asks for local support. #occupy #ows http://t.co/uUM9X6TQ
Protesters chant, “Tell me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like.” #occupy #ows
Speaker says the 99 percent is a “sleeping giant.” #occupy #ows http://t.co/eTRBGWL2
This is the best debut: Richmond Rockets defeated a champion team 78-71! http://t.co/nwbfiZhj
San Jose St. masters student from Richmond says he has “more friends in the military” than in masters programs. #ows http://t.co/5UYH8uHs
Speaker says “need to find way” to #occupy yards of homes going through foreclosure. #ows http://t.co/hIp1Cb08
Woman says her home was foreclosed and shortsaled in Dec., now she lives in Point Richmond apartment. #occupy #ows http://t.co/y7X3haWu