Posts Tagged ‘Chevron Corp.’
Black smoke from Chevron Refinery not a risk, officials say
A dark cloud of smoke rose from Chevron’s Richmond Refinery Thursday morning, alarming some nearby residents, but oil company officials said the smoke resulted from routine maintenance and poses no health risks to the community. Melissa Ritchie, a Chevron spokeswoman, said the occasional flaring is a “normal and important part to keeping the refinery running safely.”…
Read MoreMayor, activists protest Chevron’s lawsuit against Ecuadorians
Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and many local activists rallied in Civic Center Plaza Tuesday to protest the opening of Chevron’s civil trial against dozens of Ecuadorians.
Read MoreChevron backs Moving Forward coalition
The Chevron-funded campaign committee Moving Forward spent more than $100,000 in support of council candidates Gary Bell, Nat Bates and Bea Roberson between Aug. 9 and Sept. 28, campaign disclosures filed with the City Clerk show. Moving Forward’s money comes solely from a $1.2 million contribution from Chevron.
Read MoreRichmond High competes in E-Bike Challenge
On Thursday afternoon at Richmond High School’s football stadium, the air was filled with cheers and applause as racers took their mark on the track field. But instead of relays, hurdles, and sprints, the racers were on electric bicycles they had built from scratch. Technology students at Richmond High School’s Engineering Partnership Academy participated in…
Read MoreChevron blames Richmond regulations, calls the county inept, as property tax hearing opens
The last time Chevron and Contra Costa County clashed over property taxes, the hearing took two years. The question then was how much the refinery owed in taxes from 2004-2006.
And now, here we are again. Same parties. Same issues.
Read MoreCity spends 1.8 million on transMETRO despite disputes
The City Council decided last week to spend most of a $2 million tax settlement with Chevron on a conditional contract with transMETRO, a transportation consulting service that will help the city implement a greenhouse-gas reduction program. Although the majority of the council appeared to enthusiastically embrace the contract, an amendment added at the meeting…
Read MoreRichmond history exhibit glimpses what might have been – what may still be
The event, replete with showy performances, marked the 96th anniversary of “Richmond Day,” which was held Aug. 7, 1915 at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.
Read MoreNorth Richmond party a hit, especially with kids
The First Annual North Richmond Community Block Party drew more than 200 residents to Mitchell’s North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church Saturday.
Read MoreNorth Richmond church to host block party Saturday
North Richmond Missionary Baptist and other local churches hope to build on a festive summer with the First Annual North Richmond Community Block Party August 6.
Read MoreEnvironment advocates protest outside Chevron refinery
South African environmental activist Desmond D’Sa also took a “toxic tour” of Richmond’s challenges after Monday’s protest.
Read MoreHappy New Year! Looking back at 2010
We’ve selected an important story from each month of 2010. Take a look and drop us a comment about what you think is in store for next year.
Read MoreElection total likely tops $3 million
Richmond’s 2010 election was probably the most expensive in the city’s history.
Read MoreChevron spends big on candidates
The city’s biggest taxpayer has put $1 million into local politics.
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