Chevron Modernization Hearings Begin on July 22, 2014

City Council action on Chevron’s appeal of the Planning Commission approval of the Chevron Modernization Project begins with a public hearing on July 22 and possible action on July 29. Click Here for the Staff Report and all supporting documents. Staff is recommending...

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What’s Next For The Chevron Modernization Permit?

On July 10, the Richmond Planning Commission certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the refinery modernization project, adding a number of conditions to those recommended by staff. Theoretically, Chevron...

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Not Too Late to Volunteer at East Brother Lighthouse Tomorrow

It’ summertime on Richmond’s most famous island, and that means paint up, fix up and gardening, all done by volunteers. It’s not too late to plan to join us tomorrow, Saturday July 12. Just email volunteer@ebls.org to let us know you are coming, but also sign up for...

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Pacific Cup: Off to a Slow Start from Richmond

Pacific Cup: Off to a Slow Start Published on July 10, 2014 | by Assoc. Editor Sheahan Point Richmond, CA (July 10, 2014) – As the fourth start day of the Pacific Cup race dawned, California coastal conditions presented a low wind challenge. Today’s starters will...

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KTVU and Mike Aldax Owe Beckles a Public Apology

News media, including KVTU and Richmond Standard, including its sponsor, Chevron, should be ashamed for their coverage of Jovonka Beckles, who has been taunted, tormented, stalked and harrassed by a handfull of homophobic yahoos for months. In the latest episode, a...

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Washington School Garden Community Volunteer Days this Summer?

Kelli from Washington School's Garden program is hosting a series of Community Volunteer days at the garden to help maintain and improve it over the summer I wonder if you would be so kind as to consider sending out an announcement for us on your list-serve. We'd love...

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Richmond: Ramsey Pulls out of Mayoral Race

Richmond: Ramsey pulls out of mayoral race By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/08/2014 12:17:59 PM PDT0 Comments | Updated: 16 min. ago RICHMOND -- Longtime West Contra Costa school board trustee Charles Ramsey announced in an email to supporters Monday...

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In Chevron Fire’s Wake, Dissension Plagues Oversight Agency

In Chevron fire's wake, dissension plagues oversight agency Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 10:56 pm, Monday, July 7, 2014 Rafael Moure-Eraso, head of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, has clashed with board members over an overhaul of oil refinery inspections. Photo: Noah...

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