We’re in a Drought, and Everyone Needs to Save Water
California, in the midst of what has been called its worst drought in 1,200 years, is one of many places around the world suffering from water shortages....
21
May
19
May
2 New Ospreys Hatch on Maritime Crane
Rosie and Richmond, the osprey couple who nest atop a crane on the Richmond waterfront, welcomed two new hatchlings this week....
15
May
Water Use Up Statewide Despite Ongoing Drought
Though California remains in a severe years-long drought, people in the state are not adjusting their water use accordingly....
05
May
Contra Costa County Denies Appeal of Refinery Renovation
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denied an appeal in which some Richmond City Council members and environmental groups contested refinery plans....
04
May
City Works to Expand Electric Vehicle Use, Reacts to Roe v. Wade News
The Richmond City Council also stopped pursuing legal action against Mayor Tom Butt after months of accusing him of publicizing confidential information....
02
May
Supervisors to Hear Appeals of Plans to Convert Refineries into Biofuel Facilities
Opponents of approved plans to convert refineries in Martinez and Rodeo to biofuel facilities will make their appeals Tuesday before the Board of Supervisors....
22
Apr
Water District Encouraging 15% Water Use Reduction
Because of the ongoing drought, the county is asking residents to use less water and is considering a water use surcharge....
12
Apr
County’s Electric Travel Program Receives $3.5M From State Energy Commission
The electric travel program called Charge Up Contra Costa is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the county by more than 50,000 tons....
06
Apr
Rosie the Osprey Lays Her First Egg of the Season
The ospreys Rosie and Richmond welcomed their first egg of the season in a nest at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. ...
30
Mar
Youth Protest Climate Injustice in San Francisco
Bay Area youth marched through downtown San Francisco on a school day to protest climate and migrant injustice as part of the global climate strike....
28
Feb
Threat of Nearby Development Looms Over North Richmond Farm
Residents and activists gathered in North Richmond on Feb. 18 to protest a proposed real estate development that could deprive an Urban Tilth farm of sunlight....
21
Jan
MLK Service Day at Richmond Greenway Champions Environmental Justice, Community
Unity Park, with its emphasis on community and environmental justice education, was a fitting site Monday for Richmond's MLK Day of Service....
18
Jan
YES and Youth Bring New Garden to Nicholl Park
YES Nature to Neighborhoods wants to improve Nicholl Park and beautify Richmond. It took a step toward both goals Saturday by opening a community garden....
07
Jan
Long Overdue Bird Count Comes to Richmond
In a move toward addressing environmental justice and inequality in the birding community, Richmond had its first official Christmas Bird Count this month....
05
Nov
City Council Pushes Back Against Chevron’s Report On Flaring
Chevron said the recent flaring events at the Richmond refinery were necessary after a storm, but City Council members weren't satisfied....
