Development

New youth jobs program hailed

It was a small, understated presentation, but for many of the young people on hand it was a big part of their lives. The ceremony was for the Richmond Youth Corps, a new city jobs program that provides part-time work for Richmond residents ages 17-24.

L.I.F.E. in the Iron Triangle

More than 100 residents turned out Saturday to see the newly-remodeled L.I.F.E. Center in the heart of the city’s Iron Triangle neighborhood. The L.I.F.E. Center is a community jewel, said pastor Sydney Keys, who also serves as director of the center.

Chevron Corp. steps up donations to local groups

Chevron recently announced that it pumped $3.43 million into a host of local programs and institutions in Richmond and surrounding Contra Costa County communities in 2009, a figure that is significantly up from recent years.