top of page
Reporting truth about justice and the environment in Richmond and the East Bay


Robert Cheasty
Sep 9, 20224 min read
Point Molate Sold for $400.
Point Molate was sold on August 29, 2022 for the sum of $400 (yes, four hundred dollars) to the Guidiville Rancheria, a Tribe of the Pomo Na
978 views0 comments


Robert Cheasty
Aug 25, 20225 min read
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt Blames Vast Conspiracy for Court Ruling Against Developers SunCal/Winehaven;
After losing in court (more about that below) Richmond Mayor Tom Butt is complaining about some vast secret conspiracy sneaking around behin
426 views


Robert Cheasty
Aug 20, 20225 min read
Judge Removes Restraining Order, Allows Title to Point Molate to Pass to Guidiville Tribe & Upstream
Sparks were flying in the court case against the City of Richmond over Point Molate.
On August 18, 2022, Contra Costa County Superior Co
670 views0 comments


Staff Report
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Governor Approves $36 Million for Point Molate Acquisition and Clean Up
In a blockbuster announcement on July 18, 2022, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia issued a press release confirming that Governor...
952 views0 comments


David Helvarg
Jun 22, 20221 min read
Eduardo Martinez, John Gioia Honored by the League of Conservation Voters
Richmond City Councilmember Eduardo Martinez and Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia were presented with environmental awards by the L
269 views


Robert Cheasty
Jun 19, 20222 min read
Planets Over Richmond - Planets Will Put on Celestial Super Show during June, July 2022
For professional and amateur astronomers, and anyone who ever looked up into the night sky to see what was there, this summer brings it...
137 views


Robert Cheasty
May 16, 20222 min read
Bald Eagle Soars Above Point Molate
Bald eagles at Point Molate!! Our national bird, the bald eagle, only eagle unique to North America, is flying above Point Molate! The...
187 views1 comment


Jeff Kilbreth
May 14, 20223 min read
Crucial Vote by City Council Avoids Financial Disaster
In a unanimous vote on ÂÂÂÂÂMarch 18, 2022 the Richmond City Council refused to risk the city’s finances to back a plan for a mixed...
171 views


Tony Sustak
May 14, 20224 min read
Wright Tiene un Plan para un Complejo de Campos Deportivos en Richmond's Point Molate
Toney Wright tiene un plan para un complejo de campos deportivos al aire libre en Point Molate de Richmond y no le costará nada a la...
10 views


Tony Sustak
May 13, 20223 min read
Toney Wright Has a Plan for a Sports Fields Complex at Richmond’s Point Molate
Toney Wright has a plan for an outdoor sports fields complex at Richmond’s Point Molate, and it will not cost the City of Richmond...
51 views


Courtney Cummings & David Helvarg
May 13, 20223 min read
Update: Racial and Climate Justice for Point Molate
The public is still fighting for Point Molate. According to Andres Soto, longtime community activist in Richmond, “Selling beautiful...
60 views


Sally Tobin
May 11, 20224 min read
Parks Bring Substantial Cash to Cities, Along With the Tons of Community Benefits
Parks bring serious financial benefits to communities where parks are located, according to Dave Mason of the East Bay Regional Park Distric
25 views


Sally Tobin
May 9, 20222 min read
Actual Text of the City’s Resolution Turning Down Financing at Point Molate as too Risky
The vote was unanimous, with Councilmembers McLaughlin, Jimenez, Martinez, and Willis voting to pass the resolution turning down the CFD.
29 views
bottom of page