East Bay Regional Park District issues “red flag” warning but no closures have been announced.
Category: Public Safety
Posted inCity
Richmond officials vow to not panic as they denounce Concord Immigration Court arrests
Immigration advocates say residents should know their rights and avoid spreading unverified information about ICE.
Posted inCommunity
How to stay safe at an immigration protest or political rally
On Saturday Richmond residents plan to join a series of national Trump protests. Experts give advice on how to attend political rally.
Posted inCity
If a big disaster strikes and 911 can’t help, a neighbor could save your life
Richmond’s Community Emergency Response Team program trains residents how to respond in scenarios including fires, earthquakes or tsunamis.
Posted inCommunity
Flaring at Chevron’s Richmond refinery sends up plume of black smoke
Chevron said there was “no emergency response” or community action required.
Posted inCity
Richmond’s interim police misconduct investigator faces backlog of 26 cases
City council on Tuesday approved hiring a retired El Segundo police chief known for “unbiased policing.” His predecessor accused Richmond’s police commission of bias.
Posted inSchools
Stege school supporters want their lead exposure questions answered
Two months after learning that Cal/OSHA fined WCCUSD for not warning school construction workers about lead, community leaders will host lead workshop.
Posted inCommunity
San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ that could be harmful
California has no health standards for these chemicals in fish, so activists are urging action. Found in people and animals worldwide, they are linked to cancer and other health effects.
Posted inCity
Richmond won’t investigate alleged police commission bias
City council members say former investigator’s claims were “weak” but agreed commissioners need training as soon as possible.
Posted inCity
Richmond police commission misconduct allegations should be investigated, council members say
Who is on the police commission, why was it formed and why are some members still serving after their terms ended?
Posted inPublic Safety
District attorney recall signs pop up in Richmond
Do you support the recall of District Attorney Diana Becton? Richmondside wants to hear from you.
Posted inCity
Illegal fireworks town hall is Monday
Richmond city officials and citizens are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss the fireworks problem and solutions.
Posted inCity
Richmond should hire more police officers, grand jury says
Civil grand jury investigation finds that violent crimes increased while city diverted money from hiring police to alternative policing programs.
Posted inPublic Safety
Richmond neighborhoods added to wildfire hazard map
May Valley and East Richmond Heights are now listed on the state wildfire hazard map while Point Richmond is no longer included.
Posted inCity
State orders cleanup of Richmond’s former Blair Southern Pacific Landfill
Although there is said to be no immediate hazard for residents near the fence line, the DTSC warns that radioactive waste at the site poses an “unacceptable long-term risk.”
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Rattlesnake season is here. Here’s how to stay safe
Warm weather means venomous snakes are more active. Snakebites are uncommon but can be dangerous.
Posted inCity
Council rejects mayor’s committee to review police commission reforms
City Council member Soheila Bana led opposition, saying the mayor’s proposed ad hoc committee had conflicts of interest as she rehashed former commission investigator’s accusations of bias.
Posted inPublic Safety
Valero refinery fire prompts air quality advisory
Smoke from a Monday morning refinery fire could potentially impact parts of Contra Costa and Solano counties.
Posted inPublic Safety
High winds and temps in 80s spark fire concerns
East Bay residents are advised to be cautious as wind gusts are drying out fuel for potential fires.
Posted inCommunity
30 years later, EPA is planning second cleanup of Richmond Superfund site
EPA said removing DDT and other chemicals from the Heckathorn site in Richmond Harbor was complicated, so a second cleanup is needed.
