Judge Unlikely to Change Mind on Chevron Ruling

After about an hour of oral argument this morning, Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Zuniga declined to issue an immediate ruling, but one is expected soon. She agreed to continue to study legal papers submitted and the oral arguments, but left the impression that she...

Challengers to Chevron EIR Prevail in Tentative Ruling

Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Zuniga handed down a tentative ruling yesterday on the challenge to the EIR on the Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project that sustained all of the contentions of the plaintiffs that the EIR was flawed. For background, see...

Richmond Crime and Punishment, May 2009

In addition to celebrating our 100th birthday (the RPD Centennial event), our personnel were busy this weekend with many calls for service and several very serious situations. What follows is just a sampling of the good work from the past several days. As you can see,...