NOTICE: California remains in a severe drought and EBMUD has declared a water shortage emergency that prohibits certain uses in the EBMUD service area. Statewide mandatory limits on outdoor water use went into effect July 28th and will remain in effect until further notice. EBMUD applauds...
The Richmond Chamber asked for opinions from businesses in Richmond regarding the proposed minimum wage increase. This proposed minimum wage increase will come before the Richmond City Council at their next meeting this Tuesday, May 6th, at 6:30pm. Local businesses in the community are encouraged to attend the meeting to...
Dear Richmond Chamber Members, Make your voice heard. We encourage our members to follow the link below to submit a signed letter to the Planning Commission encouraging them to certify Chevron Richmond’s draft Modernization Project EIR and approve the conditional use permit without delay. Reply before Friday, May 2nd and...
PRESS RELEASE, Travis Credit Union, April 8, 2014. VACAVILLE, CA – Travis Credit Union announced it has been awarded 2014 grant funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank to be disbursed to low-and moderate-income homebuyers within its twelve county service area. Eligible first-time homebuyers may apply for up to $15,000...
An invitation from Supervisor John Gioia, District One, Contra Costa County I hope you’ll join me for this fun community nature walk, which goes from different points in central Richmond to the Miller Knox Regional Shoreline. Lunch, Zumba, games, raffles and water bottles are all included in this free annual...
Published by Chevron Richmond, March 20, 2014. On Tuesday, approximately 300 Richmond residents, refinery employees and labor union members mobilized at the Richmond City Council to show their support for a newer, safer, cleaner refinery. This follows the release of the City of Richmond’s draft environmental impact report, which describes...
Published by Chevron Richmond on March 18, 2014. The Richmond Refinery Modernization Project will protect the environment, enhance safety, reduce energy use and create 1,000 new local construction jobs as described in the City of Richmond’s draft environmental impact report (EIR), which was published today. The publication of the EIR,...
The Contra Costa Community College District (District) Governing Board voted unanimously at their Wednesday, February 26, 2014, meeting, to place a local education facilities funding measure on the June 3, 2014, ballot for the community’s consideration. The intent of this communication is to provide accurate information regarding the measure which...
Posted by Chevron Richmond, March 11, 2013. Many people know that Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron) is the largest employer and taxpayer in Richmond, contributing millions of dollars in taxes, local spend and social investments each year. But what is Chevron’s ripple effect on the local, regional and statewide economy? Recently,...
Everyone’s Irish at the historic Hotel Mac located in Point Richmond. Swing by to enjoy a special St. Patrick’s Day menu featuring Corned Beef & Cabbage for only $12.00, served between March 14th and March 17th. Their menu will also feature specialty Irish drinks such as Clontarf Irish Coffee, The...
