Archive for August 10, 2012

Initial Assessment Wrong: Toxic Air Caused by Refinery Fire

RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — Air quality regulators say they were wrong about pollution caused by the Chevron refinery fire in Richmond.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District originally said that air samples taken during Monday’s fire showed that toxic air contaminants were below levels considered safe by federal health officials.

On Thursday the district said its “initial statement was incorrect.” In one of eight samples taken throughout Richmond, levels of the toxic compound acrolein were above the federal standard.

The air district also says the refinery fire generated smoke containing particulate matter that is the likely source of health complaints by Richmond residents.
After the fire erupted and sent plumes of black smoke into the sky Monday night, hundreds of people showed up at local hospitals complaining of respiratory problems.

Opinion:Research and Development: Settling for Tres Leches Cake

(ADKITCHEN) – Every new bakery starts with faith, and a business plan. Your business weather it is a bakery, car dealership, newspaper, or wedding planner can somehow relate. Continue reading »

Stockton has PRIDE for the first time

STOCKTON, CA – The San Joaquin Pride center will host Stockton’s first Pride Festival in recent history on Saturday, August 25^th, 2012 at Oak Grove Regional Park. In Addition, there will be a pre-event celebration and art exhibition held on Friday, August 24^th, 2012 at the Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery from 6PM until 9PM. Continue reading »