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Map Reveals Measure X Fuel Reduction Progress Throughout Richmond
Passed by voters on Nov. 3, 2020, Measure X is a 0.5% tax on taxable purchases for general purposes, with…
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Electric UPS Delivery Fleet Coming to Oakland, Richmond, and SF
The project will replace the current Class 6 UPS delivery trucks with ZE battery electric vehicles. It will also install…
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Gov. Newsom Goes to Washington to Advocate for California Priorities
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington, D.C., for meetings with senior Biden-Harris Administration officials and members of California’s congressional delegation.…
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LIVE! — TOWN HALL ON RACISM AND ITS IMPACT — THURS. 11.14.24 5PM PST
Join us for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on the Impact of Racism hosted by Post News Group Journalist Carla…
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Gov. Newsom Issues Executive Order to Tackle Rising Electric Bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to help alleviate the financial burden of skyrocketing electric bills on residents.…
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California Ports to Receive Over $1 Billion in Federal Funds to Decarbonize
Last week, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allocate over $1 billion to…
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San Pablo Appoints New Economic Development and Housing Manager
Kieron Slaughter has been appointed as the economic development & housing manager for the City of San Pablo. Since 2017,…
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Alameda County Judge Blasts Defendants Over Delay in West Oakland Fire Trial
Judge Kimberly Lowell excoriated the RadiusRecycling/SchnitzerSteel defendants in court for causing delays in prosecuting this case. Since the defendants first…
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Chevron Reports Progress in Flaring, Emissions at Community Town Hall
At the first in a series of community town halls on Oct. 16, Chevron Richmond reported a reduction in year-over-year…
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Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Announces $7.5 Million Settlement Agreement with Walmart
The settlement resolves allegations that Walmart unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste and medical waste from its facilities statewide to municipal…
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OP-ED: Hydrogen’s Promise a Path to Cleaner Air and Jobs for Oakland
For too long, Black, Latino, and lower-income communities, particularly those in industrial truck corridors along West and East Oakland and…
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‘Common Ground’ Screening in Marin City Library on October 15
The public is invited to view the documentary “Common Ground,” a film about saving and regenerating our soil, at the…
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On Your November Ballot: Prop 4 Would Approve $10 Billion for Climate Action, Conserving Natural
Prop 4 proposes issuing $10 billion in bonds to fund state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects,…
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Oakland Environmental Justice Advocates Want a Seat at the Table to Fight For Healthy Neighborhoods
The proposed widening of the turning basin at the Port of Oakland is intended to accommodate 1,300-foot “megaships” carrying shipping…
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Gov. Newsom Rejects Plans to Expand Air-Quality Monitoring in Refineries
On Aug. 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aiming to expand the State’s air-quality monitoring system to include more…
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U.S. DOT Awards California Nearly $150M for EV Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
The United States Department of Transportation has awarded $149.7 million to California to build its zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling…
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Acting Calif. Gov. McGuire Signs Bill Clearing Way for Nov. Ballot Measure on Water, Wildfire Prevention
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) as acting governor while he traveled to Washington…
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm Visits “Green the Church” in Oakland
On June 7, Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, made a visit to Green the Church (GTC) in Oakland.…
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Sunday Afternoon at the Marin County Fair
The theme of the Marin County Fair 2024, which ran from July 3-7, was ‘Make a Splash!’ celebrating one of…
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‘Skh,’’ UbuNtu’ and Climate Change: A Black Spiritual Issue
Climate change is a critically important issue for all people, especially Black people. As seen through the lens of Skh,…
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Oakland Coliseum Sale to AASEG: A Model for Community Development and Inclusion
“AASEG is clearly one of the positive things happening right now, and Oaklanders from the flatlands to the hills should…
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East Bay Regional Park District Issues Rattlesnake Advisory
The East Bay Regional Park District released an advisory today on rattlesnakes, which emerge from winter hibernation in early spring…
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Richmond’s Growing Bay Trail Boasts Bountiful Beauty
The Standard recently enjoyed a sunny-day stroll through Richmond’s Barbara and Jay Vincent Park and an exquisite section of the…
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After Severe Storms Kill 12, State Warns of Ongoing Dangers
State authorities and elected officials around California are thanking 8,500 first responders for their combined efforts over the past weeks…
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