Meet Gail Thomas and learn about Rubicon Programs
What is Rubicon Programs’ mission?
We help people break the cycle of poverty through economic empowerment. Our goal is to get people to the point where they are able to earn a family-sustaining wage. Helping...
Chevron Speaks to Lucia Watson, Operational Excellence Assurance Team Leader
Tell us about your career with Chevron.
I have worked at Chevron for 30 years in a variety of roles. I have had several different jobs all based here in Richmond over my career including...
Meet Rev. John Anderson, CEO of the Bay Area Rescue Mission
Tell me about the work of the Bay Area Rescue Mission (BARM)?
One of the most important things we do is provide short-term emergency services to people in our...
Operating with excellence
By Patricia Roberts
At Chevron, we instill a culture of operational excellence (OE) that places the highest priority on the safety and health of our workforce and on the protection of communities, the environment and...
Reflecting on 2018
By Kory Judd
As 2018 has drawn to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on some thoughts about who we are as a company and a member of the Richmond...
Responding to the Community
By Carlos Perez
The Richmond Refinery works around the clock to produce the transportation fuels that we all use on a daily basis. We always strive to prevent any off-site impact from our operations on...
Meet Danny Barbour, Environmental Field Coordinator and Odor Team Lead
Tell us about your role at Chevron?
I am an Environmental Field Coordinator in the Health, Environment and Safety group. My role focusses on the regulatory compliance for air, water and waste. I also lead...
Fueling Human Energy – A History of Aviation Innovation
By Karen Forthuber
From powering the tractors and other equipment that enable California farmers to feed the hungry, to innovations that enable drivers to get more out of a gallon of gas and keep engines...
Meet Felicia Phillips, Principal of Kennedy High School
Tell us about your job and your background.
I am the principal at Kennedy High School. I actually am a graduate of Kennedy High myself, class of 1984. I had a passion for science, so...
Creating a better future for our kids
By Lily Rahnema
I am the new Community Engagement Manager for the Richmond Refinery. I’m excited to work in this vibrant community and get to know the people and organizations who make it special.
For the last...
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A crisis call center that began as a pilot project in Contra Costa County in 2021 will evolve into a 24 hours per day...
Sundar Shadi Holiday Display calls for volunteers
By Kathy Chouteau
When the Sundar Shadi Holiday Display takes its place atop Moeser Lane hill in El Cerrito each December, it signals the heart...
Richmond Chamber invites community to Giving Tuesday Gala
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to support local nonprofits at its Giving Tuesday Gala this evening.
The event will feature live...
