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Grandview Independent
Report: Gas leaking into idled flare system caused Richmond’s rotten egg smell
Chevron says hydrogen sulfide-containing hydrocarbon gas leaked into part of its Richmond refinery’s flare system, causing the rotten-egg odor that spread across Richmond last week. The section of the flare system had been shut down and isolated for scheduled maintenance, according to a 72-hour report
contracosta.news
Oakley City Council Votes 4-1 to Declare George Fuller’s District 5 Seat Vacant
The Oakley City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday evening to declare the District 5 City Council seat held by George Fuller vacant, citing his failure to attend three consecutive regular council meetings without obtaining permission, as required under California Government Code Section 36513. Fuller, who opposed the resolution, argued the action...
richmondconfidential.org
Chevron explains source of rotten egg smell that elevated hydrogen sulfide levels in Richmond last week
Chevron said Monday the rotten egg odor that wafted through West Contra Costa County communities late last week was caused by a part of the Richmond Refinery’s flare system that was out of service, allowing gas containing hydrogen sulfide to reach the flare. “The immediate issue has been resolved,...
Silicon Valley
Wellness nonprofit buys ‘jewel box’ Scottish Rite Center in downtown Oakland
OAKLAND — The Scottish Rite Center near Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland was bought by a wellness-oriented nonprofit in a deal that will bring a new purpose to the historic site. Through an affiliate, Art of Living Foundation paid $9.3 million for the building at 1547 Lakeside Dr., documents...
berkeleyside.org
Berkeley faces hurdle in plan to rename Cesar Chavez Park
Update, Oct. 28: The Berkeley City Council signed off Tuesday night on a plan to rename the former Cesar Chavez Park as Sí Se Puede Park — though the new name isn’t set in stone just yet. Berkeley officials are now seeking approval to use the slogan...
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bayareatelegraph.com
Pleasanton Could Crack Down on Backyard Pickleball Courts Under New Rules
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – Adding a pickleball court to your Pleasanton backyard could soon come with new restrictions on where it goes, how it is lit and when you can play. The city’s Planning Commission is scheduled to consider proposed rules for private outdoor sports courts on Wednesday, October 28. The changes would establish standards for courts and give the zoning administrator authority to review them, according to the meeting agenda.
oaklandside.org
Oakland city workers will strike Nov. 5 if no deal is reached
One of Oakland’s biggest unions says the city has a little over a week to finalize a new bargaining agreement or their members will walk off the job — marking the first strike by a city union in nearly a decade. About 150 of those workers, with the...
Pleasanton Weekly
Dublin City Council candidates talk key issues at forum
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The six candidates across two races for Dublin City Council emphasized public safety and outlined their perspectives on infrastructure, fiscal sustainability and affordability at a forum earlier this month. The four-person District 2 race to represent central Dublin includes researcher Daniel Hor, intelligence analyst...
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Danville resident appointed to state political practices commission
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Danville resident Judy Lloyd has been appointed to the California Fair Political Practices Commission, a nonpartisan watchdog agency that oversees campaign financing, lobbying activities and conflicts of interest for public officials. Lloyd was named to the five-member board by State Controller Malia M. Cohen’s...
Contra Costa Herald
Faith leaders, community to meet with Pittsburg city manager about data center Wednesday
PITTSBURG, CA – With concerns about a data center in their neighborhood, community members will meet with the City Manager, Darin Gale, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, at St. Peter Martyr Church, 740 Black Diamond Street, Pittsburg. The data center was recently approved by the City of Pittsburg...
Oakland North
Explaining Measure EE, which would shift Oakland to a strong mayor government
When something goes wrong with a city service in Oakland, who has the authority to fix it, and who should residents hold responsible?. The answers could become clearer under a proposed charter reform voters will decide on Nov. 3. If approved, the mayor would serve as the city’s chief executive, while the council’s powers would also be expanded. To make those changes easier to understand, here’s how the current system works.
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Martinez: Shoreline Access To Be Limited Wednesday Due To High Tides
The city of Martinez is limiting shoreline access Wednesday and on other dates this winter because of a forecast of extreme high tides. City officials sent out a notice saying parking areas near the Martinez Marina and other shoreline areas will be closed because of the high tides driven by a combination of king tides and sea level rise during the El Nino storm season.
Oakland North
Oakland Bulky Block Party draws hundreds looking to toss mattresses, appliances and piles of trash.
By 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, more than 50 vehicles stuffed with unwanted furniture, children’s toys, construction materials and mattresses had lined up on Edgewater Drive in East Oakland. Crews were directing cars into a lot where drivers would find roll-off dumpsters, lightning loaders and machinery for processing mattresses. According...
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Dozens Stage Die-In at Oakland Mall Over Alleged ICE Transfers Near Clinic
Eastmont Wellness Center — Clinic at Center of Access Concerns. Dozens of advocates gathered Sunday in Parking Lot C at Oakland's Eastmont Mall, staging a symbolic die-in to honor people who died in ICE custody and demanding that mall owners stop allowing immigration agents to stage operations on the property. Organizers said the demonstration was meant to draw attention to what they described as ongoing ICE activity at the shopping center, located next to a county health clinic that serves immigrant and low-income families.