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In Richmond, concern about air pollution goes beyond Chevron fire

Artjoms Konohovs — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:08:24 +0000

Pollution and the environment have always been big issues for Californians. A statewide survey conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California last month showed that approximately half the state’s residents see air pollution as a serious threat to their health.

Among African Americans and Latinos, concern is even greater. The majority of those polled in these groups believe that people in lower-income areas are disproportionately affected by air pollution.

Hundreds of Richmond residents file claims against Chevron

Julie Caine — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:59:31 +0000

If you saw the lead story of today's San Francisco Chronicle, you would have seen a photo of a long line of people outside a lawyer's office in Richmond, near a sign that says: "Chevron Claims Filed Here."

Community reacts to the Chevron refinery fire in Richmond

Julie Caine — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:02:37 +0000

The smoke from the Chevron refinery fire that started late Monday has cleared, but the controversy was still hot at a community meeting last night in Richmond. Around 700 people attended the meeting, where Chevron General Manager Nigel Hearne and local government and health officials faced frustration and anger.

Joan Davis from the Richmond Community Foundation began the meeting with some powerful questions: “Those of you who are feeling afraid, very quietly, stand. Those of you who are feeling angry, please stand, quietly.”

Update on the Chevron refinery fire with reporter Sean Maher

Hana Baba — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:11:40 +0000

Last night’s fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond put city residents in a state of panic. The fire sent up a huge plume of black smoke, stopping traffic, closing bridges, and shutting down BART stations.

Serving time on the fire line

Nicole Jones — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:47:09 +0000

It’s summer in California, which means fire season is in full force – and it could be the worst one in years. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, better known as CAL FIRE, responds to more than 5,000 wildfires each year. They protect more than 31 million acres of California’s privately-owned wildlands and provide emergency services for most of the state’s counties.