Flooding from surging seas is likely to inundate thousands of U.S. hazardous sites in the coming years as global temperatures rise, including some in Richmond. The Chevron refinery in Richmond is ...

Most of the risk comes from benzo[a]pyrene and other toxic contaminants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Residents’ lifetime risk for developing cancer is increased by 37 in a million ...

A coast redwood towers over a home in the World War II era Atchison Village neighborhood of Richmond, where the urban canopy serves as an important barrier against emissions from the nearby Chevron ...

Dumpling Day, Teni East Kitchen, Hinodeya, El Trompudo, and Glom are just a few of the recent East Bay restaurant openings.

Kae Lin Saechao, a Mien elder, was a leader in APEN's work in Richmond for decades, as well as a healer and leader in the community, an ethnic group originating from Southern China. She passed away at ...

The Kennedy High School campus, at 4300 Cutting Blvd., will reopen after being closed since Mon., Aug., 3, 2026 after a potentially dangerous chemical was found in the soil. Credit: Richard H. Grant ...

An illustration by Betsy Streeter, an artist and educator at Richmond Art Center, celebrates their 90th birthday party. Courtesy of Richmond Art Center Entertainment and activities for people of all ...

State officials are accepting applications for $1,000 clean air grants through Fri., July 17. The California Clean Air Day Microgrant program funds community events taking place the week before ...

Richmond father Rick Perez, shown here at an event honoring his son in May 2024, has been advocating for police reform in the decade since his son was killed by a Richmond Police officer. Credit: ...

Testing is conducted for a vapor caused by a dry cleaning chemical known as PCE at the Miraflores senior housing development in Richmond. Courtesy of DTSC This article was updated to clarify that the ...

Social media ads for supplements are using AI-generated celebrity endorsements of products that claim they treat memory illnesses such as Alzheimer's and dementia. Credit: Screenshot from nerve-health ...

The council on Tuesday will also consider banning data centers and discuss the $550 million Chevron settlement.