State Agency Finds Harmful Chemicals in Soil in Richmond
A high concentration of harmful chemicals were found near the site of a former dry-cleaning business in Richmond, according to a local health agency....
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Dec
20
Dec
Richmond Mayor Delivers State of the City Address
In his State of the City video, Mayor Eduardo Martinez highlighted accomplishments and raised awareness of problems in the city during his first year as mayor....
18
Dec
Antioch City Council Approves Environmental Justice Element Update
The Antioch City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to amend the city's General Plan to include an Environmental Justice Element as required by the state....
14
Dec
Monica Wilson Chosen as Antioch’s Next Mayor Pro Tem
The Antioch City Council selected council member Monica Wilson at its Tuesday meeting to serve as mayor pro tem for the next year....
13
Dec
Council Senses Something’s Off With Veolia’s Explanation of Foul Odors
Richmond’s wastewater treatment facility released foul odors beginning Dec. 4, prompting a special council meeting to get an explanation....
11
Dec
Pittsburg City Council Names New Mayor
As part of its yearly mayoral rotation, the Pittsburg City Council this week selected Vice Mayor Juan Antonio Banales to fill the seat....
08
Dec
With Break Approaching, WCCUSD Financial Woes Continue
The West Contra Costa school board received recommendations Wednesday for non-salary cuts to reduce the district’s financial obligations....
07
Dec
Small Businesses and Soccer Fields to Be Among Newest Recipients of Rescue Plan Funds
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday allocated $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to city projects, infrastructure and programs for residents....
05
Dec
East County Supervisor Federal Glover to Retire at End of Term in 2024
After 23 years representing East County on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, District 5 supervisor Federal Glover on Monday said he would retire in 2024....
30
Nov
Richmond Asks Property Not to Raise Seniors’ Rent
Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the owners of the Heritage Park at Hilltop senior living community not to impose a planned rent increase....
29
Nov
New ‘Glydcars’ Transit System Potentially Headed to East County
The East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit project would use zero-emission, autonomous, four-person Glydcars, if implemented....
29
Nov
Air District Issues 4 Violations to Chevron Over Monday’s Refinery Flaring
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued four notices of violation to Chevron connected to Monday's flaring episode at its Richmond refinery....
28
Nov
Veil of Fire and Smoke Over Richmond From What Chevron Says Is a Flare
The sky over Richmond turned black with smoke around 4 p.m. Monday, with flames shooting from the Chevron refinery in what the company called a flaring event....
27
Nov
Smoke at Chevron Refinery Caused by Flaring Activity After Power Loss
Smoke was seen over the Chevron refinery in Richmond on Monday afternoon due to a partial loss of power that caused flaring activity....
20
Nov
Community Members Call for Police Oversight Committee at Antioch Council Meeting
Advocacy group Reimagine Antioch at the City Council meeting this week called for transparency and community oversight regarding the city's Police Department....
