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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 MoreThe battle for bikes in Richmond
Richmond is in the throes of trying to placate a vocal group of cyclists who want their roadways to be safe for bikers.
Read MoreA Rich Con Thanksgiving 2013
Thanksgiving day recipes from our Richmond Confidential reporters.
Read MoreThree juveniles apprehended in Grant Elementary School break-in
After multiple break-ins at Grant Elementary School, Richmond Police said they caught three juveniles yesterday in the act.
Read MoreCounty board votes to approve new Summit charter school
Earlier this year, the West Contra Costa Unified School District denied the application of Summit Public Schools to open a new charter school in the district. The Contra Costa County School Board has now overruled that decision.
Read MoreMuay Thai boxing in Richmond
The Anouphab Mud Muay Thai Lao Academy on MacDonald Avenue teaches residents the ancient martial art of Muay Thai. The gym owner, Master Tee, fled war torn Laos in 1979, and now teaches Richmond residents the art of eight limbs.
Read MoreContra Costa Comets Seek Payback vs. Harnell in Postseason Bowl Game
Contra Costa Community College faces Hartnell College in the Living Breath Foundation Bowl on Saturday afternoon, in Aptos, Calif.
Read MoreMusic is back at Kennedy High School
After a decade without a comprehensive program, Kennedy High is getting music education back on track.
Read MoreFor second year in a row, Kennedy falls to Hercules In league championship
The Kennedy Eagles played for the Tri-County Stone League Championship against the Hercules Titans on Friday night. For the second year in a row, the Titans got the better of the Eagles, this time beating them 34-33. Both teams will still advance to the CIF North Coast Section playoffs.
Read MoreKennedy Eagles eye league championship, reflect on slain teammate
A year ago, Kennedy High School suffered the loss of football player Ulises Grijalva. This season, a new coach brings a new mentality to the team while the seniors strive to win this week’s league championship game in Grijalva’s honor.
Read MoreRichmond parents talk education
As California legislature restructures school funding, parents meet to discuss priorities.
Read MoreProgram brings mindfulness and arts therapy to Richmond youth
The Mindful Life Project serves nearly 2,000 South Richmond students at five elementary schools: Coronado, Richmond College Prep, Stege, King, and Nystrom.
Read MoreShucking oysters and making waves
At Making Waves Academy, a middle school in Richmond, students can take long-time educator Aaron Reaven’s popular class, “Healthy person, healthy planet.” The class focuses on nutrition, cooking, and environmental issues that relate to the food supply.
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