Chevron Richmond Reaches Agreement With Air Regulators on Hazardous Gas Monitoring
The Bay Area Air District reached an agreement with Chevron on a new air pollution monitoring system at its Richmond refinery....
12
Jun
11
Jun
ICE Arrests at Concord Courthouse Spark Protests and Canceled Hearings
The arrests of asylum seekers at the Concord immigration courthouse prompted protests Tuesday, which led to the court canceling hearings for the day....
11
Jun
Antioch Lets Police Stick With PR Firm Said to Help ‘Bury Bad News’
Antioch Police will continue to work with a public relations firm that has faced criticism for allegedly helping agencies avoid accountability and transparency. ...
08
Jun
‘This Is For That Woman’: Pittsburg Mother-Daughter Duo Uplift Incarcerated Women Through Braiding Program
Pittsburg mother and daughter Joanna and Tatiana Hernandez are the force behind the Freedom Braiders program, which teaches hairstyling to incarcerated women....
06
Jun
Former WCCUSD Student Becomes Its First Black Woman Superintendent
Incoming West Contra Costa schools Superintendent Cynthia Cotton has been a student, parent of a student trustee and administrator in WCCUSD....
06
Jun
Richmond Area Public Schools to Get Air Filtration Upgrades
The Bay Area Air District Board of Directors approved sending $4 million to communities around the region to support home and school air filtration programs....
05
Jun
From Dark Clouds to Rainbow Flags: Richmond’s 11th Annual Pride Event Shines at Civic Center Plaza
Hundreds gathered at Civic Center Plaza on Sunday to celebrate the 11th annual Richmond Rainbow Pride, this year titled "Forged in Resistance, Shaped by Love."...
04
Jun
Hercules Cultural Festival Highlights City’s Diversity With Eats and Entertainment
The Hercules Cultural Festival drew 7,000 people to Refugio Valley Park on Sunday afternoon for seven hours of family-friendly fun with food and performances....
04
Jun
Contra Costa Animal Services Hosting Free Adoption Event Saturday
Contra Costa Animal Services is one of many animal shelters offering free or nearly free pet adoptions Saturday for California Adopt-a-Pet Day....
04
Jun
Air Quality Advisory Extended Through Thursday Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke
The Bay Area Air District has extended an air quality advisory through Thursday because of wildfire smoke coming from Canada. It was first issued Monday....
03
Jun
Richmond Youth Use Art to Heal, Lead and Organize
In Richmond, young people are empowering themselves with art, using spaces provided by local organizations and community hubs....
03
Jun
RFD Moves Toward Better Medical Services
Richmond on May 27 moved forward with the beginnings of a years-long transition to the Fire Department offering paramedic services, a higher level of care....
03
Jun
Refinery Report Finds Blame for Three-Day February Fire
Not enough workers, training or supervision and contractors not following the timing of a work permit were among factors in the Feb. 1 Martinez refinery fire....
02
Jun
Richmond Police Commission to Get New Investigator
The Richmond City Council approved a $50,000 contract for an interim investigator for the Community Police Review Commission. ...
29
May
Bay Area Teams Step Up to Strike Out Hate
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots are teaming up with the California Civil Rights Department’s CA vs Hate initiative....
