Posts Tagged ‘point molate’
Baykeeper to launch massive toxic debris cleanup at Point Molate
About 125 tons of toxic debris cluttering the shoreline between Point Molate and Point San Pablo will be removed this fall by the San Francisco marine watchdog Baykeeper. With the help of volunteers and some heavy machinery, the nonprofit group plans to clean up trash and take out hundreds of pilings soaked with creosote, a…
Read MoreYour 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 Earth Day March: 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., begins at Richmond BART station. Progressive activists will march from BART station to City Hall in Richmond to protest pollution and tax…
Read MoreMayor 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.
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