UPDATE: Flaring at Richmond Chevron Refinery Sends Massive Plume of Black Smoke Into Sky
Flaring at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond Tuesday afternoon sent a large plume of black smoke into the sky that could be seen across the Bay Area.
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Chevron Upgrading Safety After EPA Richmond Refinery Fire Settlement
Chevron will spend more than $150 million on safety upgrades throughout its domestic production network as part of a settlement reached with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA officials announced Tuesday.
Environmental Group Sues Bay Area Air Quality Agency Over Chevron Modernization Projecy
An environmental group is suing the agency that oversees air quality in the Bay Area after approving a $1 billion modernization expansion project at its Richmond refinery.
Richmond Residents Concerned Over Chevron Refinery Modernization Plans
Three weeks after Chevron released an environmental impact report detailing a $1 billion modernization project at its Richmond refinery, the public spoke out about the impacts the project could have on the community.
Contra Costa Supervisors Approve Tax Settlement With Chevron
Contra Costa County supervisors unanimously approved an agreement with Chevron Tuesday that will put an end to property tax lawsuits against the county and should save the county millions of dollars and boost strained relations between the county and the oil giant.
5,000 More People Sue Chevron Over Richmond Refinery Fire
A new lawsuit was filed against Chevron on behalf of more than 5,000 people Monday seeking compensation for damage caused by the catastrophic fire at the company's refinery in Richmond a year ago.
1 Year After Fire, Officials Monitor Chevron Refinery Emissions
One year after a massive fire broke out at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, Bay Area air officials are continuing their efforts to better monitor refinery emissions.
Chevron Agrees To Pay $2M For Richmond Refinery Fire
Chevron Corp. on Monday agreed to pay $2 million in fines and restitution and pleaded no contest to six charges in last year's fire that sent thousands of residents to hospitals.
City Of Richmond Sues Chevron Over 2012 Refinery Fire
The city of Richmond sued Chevron Corp. in Contra Costa County Superior Court Friday for alleged negligence in last year's massive refinery fire, accusing the oil company of "willful and conscious disregard of public safety."
Richmond Hires Law Firm, Plans Suit Over Chevron Refinery Fire
Richmond city leaders have hired a law firm and plan to sue Chevron for damages resulting from the massive fire at the oil company's refinery last August, city officials announced Thursday.
Federal Board Calls For Tougher Rules On Refineries In Wake Of Richmond Fire
U.S. chemical safety investigators are calling on California to strengthen its oversight of refineries and chemical facilities after investigating the cause of an intense fire at Chevron Corp.'s Richmond refinery.
Chevron Report Details Failures That Led To Richmond Refinery Fire
Corrosion that damaged a steel pipe led to a disastrous fire at Chevron's Richmond refinery last August, oil company officials confirmed in a report released Friday.
Chevron Allowed To Restart Unit Damaged In Richmond Refinery Fire
Operations are set to resume at a unit of Chevron's Richmond refinery involved in a major fire last August after state regulators on Friday lifted the order that shut it down.
Chevron Completes Repairs Following Richmond Refinery Fire
Chevron Corp. said it has completed repairs at an area of its Richmond refinery that was damaged last year in a fire.
2012 Chevron Refinery Fire Ignites New Legislative Efforts
Two East Bay lawmakers have introduced bills in Sacramento meant to address issues that they say came up following last year's Chevron Refinery fire.
State, Federal Regulators Release Report On Chevron Refinery Fire In Richmond
The report concluded that a pipe ruptured due to severe sulfidation corrosion and there was a very low concentration of corrosion-inhibiting silicon in the ruptured pipe.
State Fines Chevron $1 Million For Richmond Refinery Fire
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health had fined Chevron nearly $1 million for worker safety violations related to a massive Aug. 6 fire at the company's Richmond refinery.
Chevron Says It Has Paid $10M In Richmond Refinery Claims
Chevron has paid about $10 million to cover medical expenses and other claims in the wake of the fire at its Richmond refinery on Aug. 6 and is updating its equipment and safety procedures to prevent a similar incident, representatives from the oil company said Tuesday.
Chevron Says It Has Paid $10M After Richmond Refinery Fire
Officials at Chevron Corp. said the company has paid about $10 million and begun what they're terming "corrective actions" after a fire last summer at its Richmond refinery.
San Ramon-Based Chevron Expects 4Q Profit To Beat 3Q
Chevron Corp. expects fourth-quarter earnings to be "notably higher" than third-quarter profit. The company said Thursday that its fourth-quarter results will be helped by bigger gains on asset sales and more oil and gas production.
Dispute Could Delay Chevron Richmond Refinery Repairs
Chevron's plan to get its Richmond refinery back to full operating capacity following a massive fire could be slowed by a dispute over the type of piping it wants to use to make repairs.
Chevron's Damaged Crude Oil Unit Undergoes Repairs, But Is It Enough?
The damaged crude oil unit that exploded in flames at Chevron's Richmond refinery last August is now undergoing repairs, but the work is being done under close scrutiny.
Richmond Refinery Fire Prompts Changes In Air Monitoring Rules; Higher Fines Sought
Accidental releases from industrial facilities would require more extensive monitoring of emissions in the surrounding community under new rules adopted by air quality officials in response to the Chevron refinery fire this summer.
State Senator Wants Gas Price Probe As Chevron Refinery Closure Lingers
A state senator called for a legislative hearing regarding California's oil refineries after Chevron announced that a unit at its Richmond refinery will remain closed until next year.
Bay Area Gas Prices Spike, Approach $5 A Gallon
Throughout California, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 8 cents overnight to $4.32 and was up 18 cents during the past week, according to the AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge.
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As Musk buyout teeters, Twitter searches for its soul
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Fire crews battle brush fire near Altamont Pass in Livermore
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Two wounded in early Monday morning shooting near San Jose State
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Dan O'Dowd Senate campaign targeting Tesla's self-driving cars
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Mother, uncle, grandfather arrested in San Jose toddler death during exorcism
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Alleged Windsor car burglary suspects arrested after ramming patrol car
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Santa Rosa parents charged in toddler's death released from jail
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Trial set for 3 Santa Rosa hockey players accused of rape
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Marin health officials say BA.2 subvariant driving latest COVID-19 surge
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Cardinals romp to 15-6 win over Giants
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Ohtani leads Angels past A's 4-1
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Warriors: Steve Kerr clears NBA COVID protocol, returns to coaching
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Reid Buchanan, Julia Vasquez top field in 2022 Bay to Breakers
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Stephen Curry graduates from Davidson with bachelor degree
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Two wounded in early Monday morning shooting near San Jose State
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State Sen. Wiener decries Alabama anti-trans law
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Local psych favorite Howlin Rain headlines the Chapel
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