Chevron “Burps,” City Lurches

It was an interesting week that started with a threat by Chevron to shut its Richmond refinery unless workers could double their efforts and produce more profits. It ended with a “burp” that set off sirens, sent a “rotten egg” odor over...

Navy Overwhelmed by Interest in Point Molate

The Navy was overwhelmed initially by the number of telephone requests to join the tour of historic Point Molate this Saturday from 10 AM to noon. By yesterday’s deadline, over 120 people had called. As a result, some who telephoned a reservation request may...

Chevron-Texaco Poormouths Over Richmond Refinery

According to a story posted yesterday in the East Bay Business Times, ChevronTexaco is considering closing or selling its Richmond refinery or converting it into a terminal. After quadrupling profits in a year, ChevronTexaco aims to cut $150 million in costs at the...