
A new "Fire Danger Today" sign has been installed at the bottom of West Cutting Boulevard to alert residents about weather conditions that increase the danger of wildfires are present. The sign, which is broken into color-coded segments ranging from low to extreme, indicates the current level of
by Linda Hemmila
East Bay indie rockers Desoto Reds are gearing up to play the Baltic Kiss this week for a "John Lennon Memorial Show" on Friday, December 8. Desoto Reds are not your average indie band. Formed long ago and far away in a time called the 1990s, the band
by Linda HemmilaPart of the Chevron Richmond Refinery was operating without a backup power source when a loss of power caused significant flaring Monday afternoon, according to a report released by Chevron. Hours before the flaring, an electrical line feeding a portion of the facility failed, eliminating backup power to a segment
by Soren Hemmila
Beginning December 1, those experiencing behavioral health, mental health, or substance crisis will be able to call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center, which will be operating around the clock to provide assistance for those in need. The Crisis Call Center offers callers the opportunity to talk to trained
by Linda HemmilaA 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:
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
Signature gatherers have begun work to place an initiative on the ballot to change how Richmond voters elect city council members and the mayor. The measure's leading proponent, Don Gosney, has offered to come to you for a signature. A political action committee called Richmond Votes Matters has
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
A new "Fire Danger Today" sign has been installed at the bottom of West Cutting Boulevard to alert residents about weather conditions that increase the danger of wildfires are present. The sign, which is broken into color-coded segments ranging from low to extreme, indicates the current level of
by Linda Hemmila



This story was updated at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 If you are waiting for your garbage to be picked up today, forget about it. A nationwide strike is affecting local waste removal, cancelling all scheduled pickups for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. County Supervisor John Gioia posted

Residents came from all parts of the city braving the wind and typical cold temperatures Thursday to partake of Richmond’s own, city-sponsored Independence Day celebration along the waterfront at Marina Bay Park, which, in a nod to the city’s uniqueness, occurs on July 3rd — or what has become

Visible flaring at Richmond's Chevron refinery sent a cloud of smoke wafting over Richmond Saturday afternoon, triggering an air quality advisory and alarming residents who watched the cloud — and their concerns grow. Flaring from two stacks, along with a plume of smoke coming from the Richmond Refinery, was

This story was updated on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:50 p.m. A man was coaxed down from a power structure Friday afternoon with the help of local mental health officials, ending a standoff that began Tuesday morning when the individual scaled PG&E equipment at South

Last updated on May 3, 2025, at 2:24 p.m. Neighbors near San Pablo and Solano Avenues awoke to the sounds of small explosions early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Exotic Clouds Gift Shop. Firefighters were dispatched to the shop at 12557 San Pablo Avenue

Baltic Kiss has lost their bid to keep the music playing in Richmond. One of the few venues willing to book indie and rock bands, the club closed abruptly this week after a lengthy court battle over back rent and a history of financial trouble. Thursday night, musicians booked as

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews

A new "Fire Danger Today" sign has been installed at the bottom of West Cutting Boulevard to alert residents about weather conditions that increase the danger of wildfires are present. The sign, which is broken into color-coded segments ranging from low to extreme, indicates the current level of
by Linda Hemmila
East Bay indie rockers Desoto Reds are gearing up to play the Baltic Kiss this week for a "John Lennon Memorial Show" on Friday, December 8. Desoto Reds are not your average indie band. Formed long ago and far away in a time called the 1990s, the band
by Linda HemmilaPart of the Chevron Richmond Refinery was operating without a backup power source when a loss of power caused significant flaring Monday afternoon, according to a report released by Chevron. Hours before the flaring, an electrical line feeding a portion of the facility failed, eliminating backup power to a segment
by Soren Hemmila
Beginning December 1, those experiencing behavioral health, mental health, or substance crisis will be able to call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center, which will be operating around the clock to provide assistance for those in need. The Crisis Call Center offers callers the opportunity to talk to trained
by Linda HemmilaA 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:
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
Signature gatherers have begun work to place an initiative on the ballot to change how Richmond voters elect city council members and the mayor. The measure's leading proponent, Don Gosney, has offered to come to you for a signature. A political action committee called Richmond Votes Matters has
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila




