Intermittent Flaring Reported at Chevron Richmond Refinery
About 8:30 a.m., Richmond fire officials said Chevron confirmed the flaring is due to "internal operational issues and is currently being addressed."...
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Jan
07
Jan
In First Meeting Since Controversy, Richmond Decides Not to Censure Mayor For Now
Around 150 spoke at Tuesday's Richmond City Council meeting for and against Mayor Eduardo Martinez, who is facing criticism for social media reposts....
06
Jan
Antioch Child in Stable Condition After Being Shot in Head in Vehicle
An 11-year-old was hit in the head by a bullet in her family's car while it was exiting an apartment parking lot. She is in stable condition....
04
Jan
Family Files Federal Civil Lawsuit Against Brentwood Over Yolanda Ramirez’s Death
The family of the late Yolanda Ramirez filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Brentwood, alleging she was violently detained by police....
03
Jan
Richmond Makes Bay Area’s Largest Minimum Wage Increase of New Year
Richmond raised its minimum wage with a whopping $1.41 increase from $17.77 to $19.18, the greatest increase of any Bay Area city for Jan. 1, 2026....
24
Dec
Mayor Martinez Under Scrutiny After Social Media Post and Apology
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez has apologized for his posts about the Bondi Beach shooting, but some say it's not enough, including City Council members....
22
Dec
WCCUSD Renews Another School Charter Despite Poor Performance
WCCUSD approved Voices West Contra Costa’s charter renewal but said the school needs to improve academic performance and recruitment of underrepresented groups....
21
Dec
Betty Reid Soskin, Once the World’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, who was a national park ranger from the age of 85 to 100, has died at 104, the Rosie the Riveter Trust announced Sunday....
19
Dec
Richmond City Attorney to Resign at Year’s End
Dave Aleshire will resign as Richmond's city attorney due to a health scare and travel demands but could still provide the city with legal services....
19
Dec
Update: Antioch Reaches Settlement With Civil Rights Attorney in Police Misconduct Lawsuit
The settlement requires reforms to address major issues within the Antioch Police Department and an independent monitor for oversight and compliance....
19
Dec
Settlement Agreement Announced in Antioch Police Misconduct Case
A civil rights lawsuit filed two years ago over Antioch Police misconduct is being resolved with a settlement that includes reforms of the department....
18
Dec
BART Board Elects New President, Vice President
The BART Board of Directors on Thursday elected Melissa Hernandez to become the new president of the board and Edward Wright as the new vice president. ...
18
Dec
WCCUSD Details Financial Impact of Strike-Ending Agreements
WCCUSD said its tentative agreements with its teachers and classified staff will come with a price tag of more than $105 million over three years....
16
Dec
Family Calls for Charges in Death of 72-Year-Old Yolanda Ramirez After Brentwood Arrest
The family of Yolanda Ramirez is calling for an independent investigation and accountability over the death of the Brentwood woman, 72, in police custody....
16
Dec
San Pablo Seniors Getting $150k for Rising Rents, but ‘What Happens’ Next? Official Asks
Seniors who live in San Pablo mobile home parks and one City Council member said the one-time payments were not a long-term solution to rising rents....
