Martinez Refinery Releases Details of Fire That Sent Burned Worker to Hospital
A worker at the Martinez refinery had to be taken to the hospital by helicopter after being burned by diesel fuel in a fire Wednesday....
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Apr
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Apr
Sponsored Content: Gabriel Graves – College Corps Cohort Inspires Inland Empire Students to Put Their Best Foot Forward
As a Riverside City College student representative and a member of the Math Engineering Science Achievement program, Gabriel Graves values the opportunity to serve others while gaining hands-on experience....
04
Apr
Immigration Enforcement Tactics Under Trump Raise Concerns Over Due Process
Immigration enforcement has expanded beyond the presumed targets of criminal offenders and those who crossed the border illegally....
04
Apr
Romance, Fantasy and Escapism: Why I Turn to Romantasy Amidst Political Turmoil
The themes of these books, rebellion against a tyrannical government and the hope of love and romance, are the perfect escape during these unsettling times....
04
Apr
Richmond Wants Healthy Options at Grocery Checkouts; Enforcement Could Be an Issue
Richmond City Council moved forward Tuesday with a proposed ordinance that could require grocery retailers to stock healthy options at checkouts....
04
Apr
‘Disturbing Crime Trend’: Elderly Residents Being Targeted for Thefts in San Pablo
Residents, especially older people, are advised to be cautious if someone approaches and offers something or tries to talk about religion or jewelry....
03
Apr
Bay Area Air District Board Considers Retaliating Against EPA Deregulations
The Bay Area Air District Board of Directors on Wednesday reviewed the impacts of cuts to federal programs and other regulatory obstacles from the EPA....
03
Apr
Protests Against Trump and Musk Planned in El Sobrante, Across Bay Area and U.S.
Dozens of protests across the Bay Area will take place Saturday in opposition to President Trump and Elon Musk as part of a nationwide protest....
03
Apr
Former Antioch Official Hired as Deputy Clerk-Recorder for the County
Kwame Reed, who is from Richmond and was most recently the assistant city manager of Antioch, is Contra Costa County's new deputy clerk-recorder....
03
Apr
Wednesday Night Fire Out at Martinez Refinery, One Injured
A fire at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night has been extinguished and one person is injured, according to Contra Costa Health....
02
Apr
Richmond Extends Moratorium on Smoke Shop Licenses, Permits
Richmond will continue to not issue new licenses or permits to smoke shops because of issues including underage employees and marketing to minors....
02
Apr
Antioch Assistant City Manager Resigns Amid Several Other City Hall Personnel Moves
Antioch has a new interim assistant city manager, parks and recreation director, public information officer and director of community and economic development....
02
Apr
WCCUSD Board Backs Bill to Fund Teacher Workforce Housing
Senate Bill 502 would help fund the development of workforce housing that WCCUSD said is “a common barrier” to its development. ...
02
Apr
SAVE Act Would Bar Millions of Citizens from Voting
The SAVE Act would require those registering to vote to give proof of citizenship in person and end voter registration drives, mail-in and online registration. ...
01
Apr
Richmond Could Use Chevron Settlement Money to Help Pay Off Debt
Richmond City Council inched forward on a proposal that would use $535.7 million in Chevron settlement funds to pay off unfunded pension liabilities. ...
