Chevron officials push back at report conclusions, saying they “materially overstate” the emissions and health risks.
Tag: health
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What we know about Richmond’s PCE cases
For decades, the carcinogen was widely used in dry-cleaning and consumer products. Now the state is working to clean up at least 10 local sites where it’s been detected.
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PCE at Kennedy High isn’t currently a health risk, doctors say
WCCUSD officials and medical experts emphasized that the dry cleaning chemical hasn’t been found in Richmond’s drinking water and medical testing is not necessary.
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I overcame years of addiction. Now I help my Richmond neighbors make healthier choices
Iron Triangle resident Wanette Foreman got her life back on track with support from her church community and assistance from county programs. Today she’s giving back as an organizer with Richmond Rising.
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Give your soul a sonic submersion with a sound bath
Central Stage launches monthly sessions where melodies made from quartz bowls promise to lull listeners into a deep meditative state.
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26,000 Contra Costa residents are losing dental insurance. Dentists fear ‘the worst’
Doctors say the loss, a result of federal and state reductions, will have dire consequences and burden the healthcare ecosystem.
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10 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A classic car show and makers market; women’s roller derby playoffs; and an electric vehicle event in downtown Richmond.
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Update: 4 Californians exposed to cruise ship hantavirus risk; Contra Costa officials say risk locally is ‘low’
While state health officials are monitoring a “very small” number of people who may have been exposed, there are no reports of anyone in California who’s become sick.
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9 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A comedic play; a talk by john a. powell; and human hamster balls at Nicholl Park.
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Deadly lookalikes: Mushroom poisoning surge hits immigrant communities harder
One Contra Costa man has died, and more toxic shrooms are sprouting, putting more people in danger during what has already been a record season for hospitalizations.
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Los mortales parecidos
Un aumento de hongos tóxicos ha enfermado de manera desproporcionada a las comunidades hispanohablantes e inmigrantes de California, con la mayor concentración en el Área de la Bahía. Entre las víctimas se encuentra un hombre de Contra Costa que murió.
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Richmonders with dementia have few care options. One woman is offering support
The granddaughter of the city’s first Black police sergeant, who died of Alzheimer’s, created a foundation in her grandparents’ name to support families impacted by dementia.
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Thousands of Kaiser employees are on strike
The open-ended strike was called by the United Nurses Associations of California, which represents about 31,000 employees. They have accused Kaiser Permanente of squeezing patient care and staffing — a claim the system denies.
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Black health study has slow start; concerns like infant deaths, homelessness, are known
Contra Costa County-commissioned report finds significant Black perinatal health disparities — up to two times higher than those white women experience.
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East Bay residents consider dropping health insurance as premiums skyrocket
54,000 Contra Costa County residents on Covered California plans could see health insurance premiums increase 97% if the federal government doesn’t extend tax credits.
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Where to get a COVID vaccine in Richmond
While pharmacies are adhering to the stricter federal limitations, Kaiser and Sutter Health are offering COVID shots to patients ages 6 months and older.
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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.
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Contra Costa County patients could suffer if federal healthcare funding is cut
Busy free medical clinics that rely on Medi-Cal, such as West County Health in San Pablo, could be severely impacted, officials say.
