Linda Hemmila

A statement issued by Bay Area Air Quality Tuesday morning said they are currently investigating a level one incident that occurred at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond Monday afternoon, which led to unplanned flaring and smoke visible to many around the Bay Area. "On November 28, 2023, at 8:

Last update: November 27, 2023 9:10 pm Flaring activity at Chevron's Richmond Refinery has now stopped, according to spokesperson Caitlin Powell. "Our workforce is still working to safely recover operations impacted from the earlier loss of power. While we hope to avoid it, intermittent flaring is

Over the past few weeks, a small group of artists has been working diligently to recreate the art of the beloved local artist Jim DeWitt. Carefully following a gridded outline to produce a giant-sized replica of DeWitt's work, which now graces the wall of the newly constructed Duke

On a warm Thanksgiving morning, throngs flock to Pt. Richmond to embrace much-loved tradition: The Point Richmond Turkey Shoot. No turkeys are harmed in this annual celebration, but they are welcome to come along if they wish. At least a hundred people, many families with kids and dogs, join in

Point Richmond Gallery is hosting a closing reception for the exhibit "Slow Frequency," the work of Bay Area artist Rick Gradone, offering a last-chance opportunity to meet the artist and experience his art. The gallery invites you to join them in celebrating Rick Gradone’s Paintings and Objects

Richmond has something for everyone, and this week is no exception! Kicking off the season with ten fun events sure to get you in the spirit, including two fabulous holiday tree lighting events, a craft fair, and Pt. Richmond's own special tradition: the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shoot! ■ East

Richmond Promise and Western Governors University have entered an agreement that will allow Richmond Promise Scholars to apply for a scholarship that, along with other funding, would allow a student to pursue a college degree at little to no cost. “Expanding access to college will always be one of the

Months of work by the West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council and Contra Costa County Fire Protective Services came to fruition last week as crews began to remove hazardous brush and clear fire paths as part of wildfire prevention efforts in the May Valley neighborhood. WCCFSC, along with the Wildfire