As much as $15 million more could enter the City of Richmond’s budget if a campaign called “End Chevron’s Perk” persuades voters to end a cap on the Chevron refinery’s utility users’ tax.
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Chevron grants $1 million to non profits, but city official wants more
December 6, 2009 – 6:00 am
Chevron split a million-dollar grant last week between five Richmond non-profits against a backdrop of city officials’ efforts to obtain millions more from the oil giant through taxes.
Rabbit rescuers hop to it
November 20, 2009 – 6:00 am
The National House Rabbit Society, headquartered in Richmond, saves rabbits from shelters where kill rates can be as high as 90 percent. Rescue workers are searching for more donations, volunteers and foster homes to keep their mission afloat.
Mexican Art Form on a Roll
November 13, 2009 – 6:00 am
First revived as a wild, technicolor reanimation of Mexico City’s public transit culture for a San Francisco art show, the flagship bus for Hafter’s Richmond-based business specializes in taking salsa lovers from around the Bay Area to Mission District Latin dance clubs.
No urgency before emergency
November 11, 2009 – 6:00 am
Without the eyes of news media fixed on them, district board members have displayed no urgency to protect Richmond’s largest school with fences and cameras.
Police release 911 call reporting rape
November 5, 2009 – 8:01 pm
The Richmond Police Department on Thursday released the 911 call that helped end a reported two-hour rape of a Richmond High student outside of her homecoming dance Oct. 24. Richmond resident Margarita Vargas made the call just before midnight that night.
Police today also corrected the victim’s age as being 16 instead of 15, as previously [...]
Religious leaders launch volunteer campaign
November 2, 2009 – 7:21 pm
Religious leaders called on at least 100 people to become eligible to volunteer at Richmond High School and other district campuses at a news conference following the recent rape of a 15-year-old on campus. The incident happened during a homecoming dance that had no volunteer chaperones.
The religious reflect on Richmond rape
November 1, 2009 – 9:50 pm
Eight days after the rape of a 15-year-old girl, the city’s religious leaders denounced the crime and offered prayers for those involved. Congregations discussed healing, the community’s moral compass, and ways of addressing the crime with church youth groups.
Residents say neighborhood is safe despite rape
October 28, 2009 – 9:37 pm
Residents who live near last weekend’s brutal rape scene at Richmond High School say the assault is not representative of their neighborhood.
Safety measures under scrutiny
October 27, 2009 – 7:06 pm
Richmond High School students are hearing a lot more warnings this week about safety measures after the rape of a 15-year-old student, who was attacked on campus following a homecoming dance on Saturday.
