Egg-like stench in Richmond area traced to hydrogen sulfide from Chevron refinery
The odor prompted alerts from San Pablo police and Richmond’s mayor Thursday night. Authorities say there is no ongoing danger as the investigation continues.
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City
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election
West county voters will elect EBMUD director to board managing drinking water and more
Donald Gray, a retiree from the water district, aims to unseat Marguerite Young, who is seeking a fourth term.
Community
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A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
SCHOOLS
WCCUSD renews Summit Tam’s charter but says test scores must improve
WCCUSD trustees praised the charter school’s culture and college readiness programs while raising concerns about persistently low math and English scores.
Public safety
Richmond not part of PG&E planned power shutoff zone
PG&E sent PSPS alerts to thousands of customers statewide, including about 1,600 in east Contra Costa County. While Tilden Park is included, Wildcat Canyon was not.
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