Martinez Refinery Said Monday Fire Under Control
Martinez Refining Company said the fire that prompted a shelter-in-place for surrounding communities on Saturday is now a "small residual fire under control."...
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Feb
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Feb
Survey Highlights Endurance of Ethnic Media Sector
The enduring resilience of California's ethnic media sector offers a powerful counter narrative to those who argue that local journalism is on its deathbed....
03
Feb
Intermittent Flaring Reported Sunday at Richmond Refinery, ‘No Threat’ to Community
"Recent intermittent flaring" at Chevron's Richmond refinery does not represent a threat to the community, according to a public safety alert issued Sunday....
02
Feb
Update: Shelter in Place Lifted After 6 Hurt in Martinez Refinery Fire, Health Advisory Still in Place
A shelter in place order has been lifted but a health advisory still remains in effect following a fire Saturday at the Martinez refinery....
31
Jan
Economist Says Closing County Refineries Would Be Opportunity to Rebuild
An economist spoke to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors about the potential impacts of closing refineries, housing and wildfire preparedness....
31
Jan
San Pablo Offering Financial Support to Young People Pursuing Education and Training
It provides financial empowerment classes, paid credit union membership, food security resources, and valuable coaching and networking opportunities....
30
Jan
Antioch Council Member Wants a Police Oversight Commissioner to Resign
Antioch City Council member Don Freitas on Tuesday called for Antioch Police Oversight Commission member Leslie May to resign, citing "racist statements."...
28
Jan
Antioch Unified Appoints Interim Superintendent
Antioch Unified School District appointed Matt Wayne as its superintendent. Wayne resigned as San Francisco schools superintendent amid controversy last year....
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Jan
Urban Tilth Hosts Eighth MLK Day of Service in North Richmond to ‘Sow Some Seeds That Are Positive’
Community members gathered Monday at Urban Tilth's North Richmond Farm for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service. It was also Inauguration Day....
22
Jan
Richmond Chooses New Vice Mayor, Not to Buy Products Made With Prison Labor
Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to make Cesar Zepeda vice mayor, to not buy items made wholly or partly by prisoners, and to work on fire preparedness....
22
Jan
Antioch Animal Shelter Waiving Adoption Fees as Facility Goes Over Capacity
Antioch Animal Services expects its shelter to soon be over capacity, so it is waiving adoption fees on all currently available pets to help make room....
21
Jan
Antioch City Attorney Resigns After Nearly Six Years in Position
Antioch City Attorney Thomas Lloyd Smith has resigned, effective Jan. 17, city officials announced Tuesday morning....
18
Jan
Richmond Council Gets First Female Supermajority, Loses RPA Majority
Richmond’s swearing-in ceremony this week welcomed three incoming City Council members, two of which take the place of some of the city’s leading progressives....
16
Jan
Antioch Council Wants to Move Forward; Public Says It Can’t Forget the Past
A new Antioch council members hopes talks about how to move the city forward won’t just be complaints from the past, many of which criticize the new members. ...
16
Jan
East Bay Regional Park Eliminates Dog Fees, Simplifies Others
East Bay Regional Parks eliminated fees for dogs and changed fees for parking, swimming, day camp fees, special events, parking citations and more....
