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If you continue to be blocked, please send an email to secruxurity@sizetedistrict.cVmwom with: Neighbors near San Pablo and Solano Avenues awoke to the sounds of small explosions early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Exotic Clouds Gift Shop Firefighters were dispatched to the shop at 12557 San Pablo Avenue at 3:40 a.m after multiple callers reported seeing smoke and hearing explosions coming from the building also detected a shot fired at the same location The blaze went to a second alarm after the fire crews at the scene reported heavy smoke and continued to hear explosions coming from inside the shop Firefighters had to make a forced entry to gain access to the burning building The fire was contained in about 30 minutes Richmond Fire Department Photographer Christian W Wimmer posted images on social media of a fire crew battling the blaze and described the scene 4 after they cut some holes to open up the roof to ventilate the structure to help release the heat workers were visible outside the business making repairs and repainting the exterior of the building and there are currently no reported injuries the Red Cross was asked to assist with displaced occupants Exotic Cloud Gift Shop opened in April 2024 just as the Richmond City Council began working to pass a moratorium on tobacco retailers Council members reported receiving numerous complaints about the number of smoke shops and tobacco retailers operating throughout Richmond A city investigation showed that some retailers were operating without the required tobacco retailer license or had other license violations If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting local journalism with a Grandview Independent subscription. Click to see our monthly and annual subscription plans Thank you for completing the form, here is your download: "+jQuery("body").attr("docName")+" Thank you for completing the form, here is the link to your on-demand webinar: On-Demand Webinar Link San Pablo Police Chief Brian Bubar stands with Officer Foster and Officer Kobold during an awards ceremony recognizing their life-saving actions exemplifying courage and commitment to community safety Brian P. Bubar has served as the Chief of Police for the San Pablo (California) Police Department since May 1 Chief Bubar began his career with the department in 2002 he was assigned to the West Contra Costa County Narcotics Enforcement Task Force (West-NET) where he earned statewide recognition for his undercover work in large-scale narcotics operations He was named Officer of the Year after successfully infiltrating a notorious street gang The San Pablo Police Department is a full-service community-based law enforcement agency serving a vibrant three-square-mile city of approximately 30,000 residents in the San Francisco Bay Area Investigations and Support Services — the agency handles approximately 35,000 calls for service each year and is led by a command team that includes the chief of police What was the incident or person in your career that put you on the path to becoming a chief Mentorship is one of the most powerful tools we have for building a strong I believe every leader in an organization has had individuals who put them in positions to learn and become successful there were many people but my former Chief of Police in San Pablo wisdom and unwavering commitment to service left a lasting impact on me both professionally and personally I learned the imperative lesson of investing in people and relationships I could not have asked for a smoother transition into my role as Chief I strive to carry on a culture of mentorship throughout my police department What do you (or did you) want to accomplish improve or make better in your first 30 days as chief I have worked for the same police department for more than 20 years I could not assume people understood and supported my vision as Chief of Police I knew I needed to take advantage of the access I had to my staff as the head of the organization I made it a point to sit down with every staff member individually and talk about my vision and goals staff shared their own personal and professional goals so we could align with the direction of the department What I learned through these conversations was invaluable Even though these were the same staff and officers who had worked with me over the years there were gaps in communication that I may not have noticed before If we as leaders don’t take the time to recognize and address these gaps staff will often fill them with negativity we have an invisible bubble around us filled with busy work and the structure of our organization My first goal as Chief was to intentionally follow through on the “open door policy” we all say we have there has been consistent follow-up with my staff from those conversations which I believe has gone a long way in building trust and legitimacy within the San Pablo Police Department How are you creating an organizational culture that people want to be a part of policies and procedures that explain how to do our job We have officers and staff who know their jobs and perform at high levels every day But the incoming generation of staff want to feel a part of something bigger beyond their day-to-day duties Creating a shared vision within the police department that aligns with the values and priorities of the community we serve is the responsibility of the Chief we are blessed to have a community that overwhelmingly supports our police department and our officers The service of keeping them safe is our job and it encompasses much more than simply arresting criminals it integrates us into every facet of the city’s success Officers do not need to look hard to find the criticisms of the law enforcement profession in the media so we try to remind our officers and staff daily how much their community appreciates them for keeping them safe This appreciation carries into the responsibility of their career: public safety What’s your process for making major decisions there are very few decisions that need to be made in a vacuum we try to discourage groupthink as much as possible I try not to offer my opinion until I’ve heard from everyone in the room I encourage dialogue and opposing points of view This can only happen if everyone in the room trusts each other enough to offer genuine opinions everyone understands the decision is mine to own as the Chief even if the outcome is contrary to an individual’s preference the decision has a greater chance of being accepted the more participation I need from external stakeholders to ensure its success Officers and frontline supervisors often have to make tactical we have the luxury of dialogue to make sure we’re on the right path How do you show your personnel that you are leading with these and other value-based behaviors one of the greatest resources we have is time People already know we are incredibly busy as Chiefs Giving people my time goes a long way in showing we care I try to have at least one informal conversation with a staff member and a community member every day I talk about everything other than work — like family It’s easy for me to speak publicly and advocate for my officers and the community I can say how much I care as Chief of Police I’m in constant pursuit of building relationships so they know I’m speaking about them as individuals If I’m successful in building those relationships my decisions and actions will be understood as the genuine care I talk about every day | LISTEN: Chief Brian Bubar details how strategic tech deployments community collaboration and proactive policing led to an 80% crime reduction in a city once ranked among America’s most violent podcast or seminar you’ve found invaluable Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” was incredibly powerful in helping me understand my purpose as a leader and find the motivation during the darkest moments to embrace the responsibility I have to my organization How do you organize your schedule and stay on schedule I rely on my team (Command Staff/Executive Assistant) and technology (Outlook Calendar) to keep me on track If you knew the budget request would be approved what’s a big purchase you’d make for your department today I would like to facilitate an off-site team building excursion for every member of the police department that would be inclusive of activities to promote collaboration What is one way leaders can show they care about their people Give people your time and be genuinely available to listen and share perspectives on a consistent basis Coming home to my family keeps me balanced and motivated to take care of myself physically and emotionally Copyright © 2025 Lexipol. All rights reserved.Do Not Sell My Personal Information By: 4:30 am on January 31 Development permits have been filed 3135 San Pablo Avenue in West Oakland The project proposal includes the development of a new six-story senior housing project offering affordable housing options for seniors Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is the project developer. Saint Mary’s Center is the property owner filing through 967 32nd Street Associates LLC Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects is responsible for the designs 3135 San Pablo Avenue second level floor plan illustration by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects The scope of work includes the development of a six-story building offering 73 affordable units The housing complex will offer five-stories Type IIIA over one-story Type IA 3135 San Pablo Avenue view from Filbert Street As covered earlier the 65-foot structure will yield 61,210 square feet with 1,400 square feet of ground-floor retail and 5,915 square feet of office space on-site Residents will also find access to a 2,490 square foot courtyard inner lot on the second floor thanks to the incentives of Assembly Bill 2345 Parking will be included for twelve bicycles 14 will be one-bedroom and a two-bedroom unit Public records show 967 32nd Street sold for $1.4 million and 3135 San Pablo for $1 million The project site is located at the corner of San Pablo Avenue and 32nd Street including a grocery store on the same block Several AC Transit bus lines service the block while regional transit residents are ten minutes away from the Macarthur BART station by bicycle The estimated construction timeline has not been revealed Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Andrew’s Plaza is becoming a senior housing hub I wish this project covered the adjacent church building and parking lot as well and San Pablo is well connected to transit and grocery stores – perfect for seniors looking to live locally ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sfyimbyadnews.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sf-yimby-dot-com-graphic.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC By: 4:30 am on November 13 A new mixed-use development has been proposed for development at 2820 San Pablo Avenue in Southwest Berkeley, Alameda County The project proposal includes the development of two buildings offering spaces for industrial The project requires the demolition of a one-story 12,193 square-foot non-residential building on the site Oakland-based Cork-Mayo Investments is the project developer. Studio KDA is the project architect The scope of work includes the development of two integrally connected structures with distinct addresses 2820 San Pablo Avenue and 2821 10th Street will rise two floors with a mezzanine roof deck The two-story structure will offer spaces for office along with a garage featuring 23 off-street parking spaces 2820 San Pablo Avenue and 2821 Tenth Street site map The second building will be a four-story structure yielding a total built-up space spanning 15,195 square feet offering spaces for one single-family dwelling 2820 San Pablo Avenue rendering compilation A project review meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow, November 14th, details of joining can be found here An estimated timeline for construction and completion has not yet been shared By: 4:30 am on February 20 New preliminary project plans have been released for a mixed-use residential complex proposed for development at 2147 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley The project proposal includes the construction of a new six-story mixed-use project offering spaces for residential and retail uses The site is currently occupied by an auto-body and auto glass shop Studio KDA is leading the application and designs 2147 San Pablo Avenue pedestrian view from across the Avenue rendering by Studio KDA with vertical lines corrected by YIMBY The scope of work includes the construction of a six-story mixed-use residential complex yielding a total built-up area of 66,049 square feet. The mixed-use will bring 141 units and two retail spaces on the ground floor spanning 1,804 square feet The housing project also proposes to increase the number of Very Low Income units from 12 to 15 common balconies connecting to internal amenity spaces and private balconies on the sixth floor will also be designed Indoor bicycle storage for 124 bikes and short term bicycle parking on San Pablo for 12 bicycles is also proposed as a part of the project The project previously proposed 128 units and commercial space spanning 1,873 square feet in a 70-foot structure A preliminary design review meeting has been scheduled for today, February 20, 2025, details if joining can be found here The review is for the modification to the previously recommended Preliminary Design Review project The subject site is located at the southeast corner of San Pablo and Cowper The site is located along a major public transit corridor and is less than a mile from the North Berkeley BART station The estimated construction timeline has not been revealed yet One of the more interesting designs to come to Berkeley By: 5:15 am on April 2 the nation’s first Jewish urban cohousing complex broke ground at its site on San Pablo Ave mixed-use construction begins more than 10 years after the original proposal making a historic debut for a new type of community-based housing Urban Development + Partners has worked with Studio KDA architects and local Jewish community groups to realize this long-held dream but they will share 8,700 square feet of communal space Decisions involving shared spaces are made by the collective residents Interior Courtyard and Walkways at 2403 San Pablo Avenue Prospective tenants are not required to be Jewish or part of a particular community organization common space design is specifically tailored to the needs of likely Jewish residents Both the indoor dairy kitchen and smaller outdoor kitchen will be Kosher and the open top-floor common area will be referred to as the “Havdalah Terrace” where residents can hold the weekly ceremony to mark the end of Shabbat a “double chai” or lucky number in Jewish culture allowing residents to move in by early 2027 The units will range in size from one bedroom to three-plus bedrooms with prepurchase prices of $800,000 to $1.7 million The residents themselves will determine monthly community fees the new building will also include 600 square feet of retail space along San Pablo Avenue Previous Building on 2403 San Pablo Avenue Site Marval advised Edge Comercialização SA in the import of Argentine Gas from Vaca Muerta to San Pablo to be supplied by different producers.Through the implementation of… You must be a Standard 1 Year member to access this content Join Now User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Technologies Used Tiffany Salameh JACKSONVILLE – JTA marked the end of a major road improvement project Friday along San Pablo Road hopefully ending nearly two years of traffic headaches in the area JTA celebrated the completion of the project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at River City Science Academy Construction on the project started in April 2022 on San Pablo Road stretching from Beach Boulevard to Atlantic Boulevard Drivers say the traffic jams and construction have been frustrating and some worry those issues will continue even after crews leave JTA held a few meetings with people throughout the construction to answer questions and people were able to voice their concerns nine new pedestrian crosswalks with flashing beacons nearly 90 new streetlights and new drainage and utility pipes “There was a great deal of backup in this corridor we’ve made it much safer and the traffic flow much easier,” Nat Ford said the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority you heard me say 89 additional trees added to this corridor just makes it have that home feel without too much spending.” JTA said the area is now going to be safer for bike riders and walkers And with some portions of the road widened to three lanes it will also possibly alleviate traffic issues MORE | Ongoing construction on San Pablo Road causes parents to grow concerned for children’s safety Some have complained during the project that they were caught up in traffic delays that lasted up to 30 minutes just trying to get out of their neighborhoods. Only time will tell how these improvements will alleviate traffic concerns in the area. Councilman Rory Diamond, who represents District 13, said he’s listening to residents’ concerns. “The next big one will be Penman Road out at the beaches so we will make sure that North-South direction looks just like this, so a beautiful new road,” Diamond said. “This is what government is supposed to do: fix roads and get rid of potholes, so I am glad to see it being done.” Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Tiffany comes home to Jacksonville, FL from WBND in South Bend, Indiana. She went to Mandarin High School and UNF. Tiffany is a former WJXT intern, and joined the team in 2023 as Consumer Investigative Reporter and member of the I-TEAM. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WJXT / WCWJ Closed Captioning / Audio Description WJXT Public File WJXT EEO Report WCWJ Public File WCWJ EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group acrobatics and theater is coming back to Marathon under the big top as Cirque Ma’Ceo makes its third visit to San Pablo Catholic Church from Friday through Sunday For two decades under creative director Olissio Zoppe the production has offered an extravaganza of exotic horses and breathtaking acrobatics Tickets prices start at $20 for children ages 3-12 and $35 for adults Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News By: 5:30 am on August 23 The initial plans drafted by Studio KDA called for a six-story infill with 128 group living units The State Density Bonus program and Senate Bill 330 were used to increase residential capacity and streamline the approval process The team received approval from the Berkeley Planning Department in September 2023 rendering by Studio KDA lightly edited by YIMBY The updated preliminary application aims to build 144 dwelling units above 2,000 square feet of commercial space Fifteen units of affordable housing will be designated for very low-income households the latest application invokes the State Density Bonus program to increase capacity Lowney Architecture is overtaking Studio KDA’s application process the work is dominated by mostly nondescript mid-density apartments clad with stucco and cement plaster The studio generally avoids collage-like articulation and excessive carve-outs Wang Brothers Investments is the project owner The estimated cost and timeline for construction have yet to be shared By: 4:30 am on November 8 A new residential project has been proposed for development at 6455 San Pablo Avenue in Oakland The project proposal includes the development of a new three-story building offering six dwelling units 6455 San Pablo LLC is listed as the property owner Gawoski Architects is responsible for the designs 6455 San Pablo Avenue Floor Plans via Gawoski Architects 6455 San Pablo Avenue South Elevation via Gawoski Architects The scope of work includes the demolition of the existing structures and merging three lots in order to construct a new three-story apartment building the project site will span an area of 9,217 square feet The new residential building will offer six dwelling units 6455 San Pablo Avenue West Elevation via Gawoski Architects There should be a BRT line from Hercules all the way to 12th St Oakland BART along San Pablo and many thousands of housing units up and down it So many parking lots and underutilized lots By: 1:15 pm on April 9 EAH Housing has secured a new $12.8 Million loan to finish their affordable housing development at 4300 San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville. The KTGY-designed project has been in the works since 2020 but has hit several funding roadblocks delaying completion hopes to push the project over the finish line The much-needed affordable project has a target demographic of seniors and transitional-aged youths with qualifiers set at individuals who earn between 30%-60% of the median income The 68 one and two-bedroom units would range between $731 and $1553 per month the project has had concerns over losing both state and county funding with the state removing the ability for projects to apply for $25,000 per unit in buildings servicing special needs and the project being unable to provide units at a low enough cost to meet the benchmark for Alameda County Measure A With rising costs of construction slowing progress there has not been sufficient private or other outside investment to bridge the gap until now EAH housing and the Emeryville City Council are hopeful that this will be the final funding push needed if the county waives its benchmark requirement for funding the loan total may be reduced by $2.5 million but the project will move ahead regardless if the developers cannot find funding for seniors and transitional-aged youths at 30%-60% AMI the state and county should re-evaluate our funding buckets The project is proposing basically VLI and providing housing to two underfunded demographics with high need Editor’s note: “Voices of Leadership: Interviews with Command Staff” is a mini-podcast series sponsored by Peregrine that brings you in-depth conversations with law enforcement leaders who share how community connection innovation and collaboration are transforming public safety Each episode highlights real-world examples of strategies that have made communities safer from integrating cutting-edge technologies to fostering stronger ties with citizens and city departments Join us to learn from the experiences of command staff as they discuss challenges and their vision for the future of policing Want to learn more about how technology is shaping public safety? Check out Connected Communities: The Future of Community Safety for insights into how digital tools and innovative approaches are helping law enforcement build stronger Communities across America strive for safer streets and stronger connections between police and residents Once labeled the nation’s most violent city per capita dramatically reversed its trajectory by combining targeted technology investments with proactive community engagement Through strategic use of automated license plate readers San Pablo PD has become a leader in public safety technology integration seeing a remarkable 80% reduction in crime over a decade In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley welcomes Chief Brian Bubar of the San Pablo Police Department who shares insights from his rise through the ranks and the powerful impact technology has had on crime reduction and community trust Chief Bubar details how strategic communication thoughtful policy-making and embracing technological advances positioned San Pablo as an exemplar for agencies nationwide seeking similar outcomes | RELATED: Bucking the trend: How this small but busy Bay Area agency prioritizes strong community support Learn more about the San Pablo Police Department. 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Contact the Policing Matters team at policingmatters@police1.com to share ideas As the sun set over the San Pablo Bay June 10 the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) staff and students from the California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) released approximately 1 million fall-run Chinook salmon smolts from the Cal Maritime campus in Vallejo It was the first release of Chinook salmon from this location in almost four decades and among the final releases of hatchery fall-run Chinook salmon taking place in San Francisco and San Pablo bays this spring and summer “Expanding our partnerships with organizations like the California State University Maritime Academy is critical in ensuring fall-run Chinook salmon populations continue to rebuild from the recent drought years and other stressors such as thiamine deficiency,” said CDFW Senior Environmental Scientist Jason Julienne “Our hope is for these fish to contribute to harvest and inland spawning returns over the next several years.”  CDFW has increased fall-run Chinook salmon production at its four Central Valley anadromous fish hatcheries in 2024 The increase in hatchery production aims to compensate for poor environmental conditions in recent years that have contributed to low salmon stocks and the closure of recreational and commercial salmon fishing seasons In 2023 CDFW hatcheries raised and released just over 24 million fall-run Chinook salmon In 2024 that number increased to almost 28 million fish Salmon smolts released from the Cal Maritime campus were hatched at the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville The young salmon were released well after sunset to minimize predation by birds Twenty-five percent of the smolts carry coded-wire tags and their adipose fins are clipped to identify them as being of hatchery origin The coded-wire tags will help CDFW scientists and hatchery managers evaluate the success of the release Cal Maritime is a specialized campus belonging to the California State University system that focuses on degrees promoting workforce development for ocean-facing careers we offer an exciting array of degree programs that engage the largest estuary on the West Coast,” stated Cal Maritime Interim President Mike Dumont “This project lends perfectly to our oceanography curriculum and our upcoming fisheries course We are honored to be able to support the work of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife through this partnership.” The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has finished a construction project that is expected to make San Pablo Road safer The work turned two sections of San Pablo to a three-lane divided roadway — from Beach Boulevard to Crystal Cove Drive and from Osprey Point Drive to Atlantic Boulevard The project included nearly 5 miles of new sidewalk nine crosswalks with pedestrian-activated flashing beacons bike lanes and an upgraded drainage system The work was part of the the JTA MobilityWorks 1.0 program funded by the extension of the local option gas tax The Florida Department of Transportation says the corridor handles up to 19,000 vehicles a day JTA Board Chair Debbie Buckland lives in Atlantic Beach and drives the San Pablo corridor frequently to visit her mother “I was always worried that the kids were in danger, because there were no places to walk, and turn, and park,” Buckland said at a ribbon cutting Friday. “This is so much better.” JTA says the project was finished almost two years ahead of schedule. Now the agency is focusing on MobilityWorks 2.0 projects which include connecting Jacksonville neighborhoods acquiring a new ferry vessel and improving bus stops By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax Johns County schools ranked second in the state in 2024 and Nassau third on December 18 What might drive a person to act on air pollution an Oakland pediatrician has asked himself that question Omotoso has treated many children with asthma, especially when he practiced in Richmond and San Pablo for 12 years. He saw how the disease disrupted the lives of the children and their families. A concerning UC San Francisco report confirms his experience: Around 25% of Richmond’s population suffers from asthma a regional problem that medical services alone cannot solve Omotoso joined a community steering committee that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District formed in 2021 and became one of its three leaders.  “This was one of the opportunities I thought I could put my voice into as a physician and advocate for change,” he said Following a 2017 California law to reduce air pollution “in communities affected by a high cumulative exposure burden,” the Air District created Path to Clean Air a community emission reduction program for Richmond California Air Regulation Board Executive Officer Steven Cliff officially approved the plan which maps out a transition to renewable energy while holding the fuel industry accountable for pollution The plan calls for the Air District to more strictly enforce environmental laws and calls on Richmond and San Pablo to update their codes so the governments and communities work cooperatively toward the same goal The strategies involve moving towards a “just transition” to a renewable energy economy and holding the fuel refining industry accountable. Other far-reaching strategies detailed in the plan include eliminating health disparities by expanding health care to low-income residents and supporting guaranteed income programs Path to Clean Air is a community-led endeavor to bring as many voices as possible to the table and come up with solutions to the air quality challenge the area faces The 22-member steering committee includes residents as well as representatives of city and county governments policy director for the Richmond mayor’s office senior public affairs representative at the Chevron Richmond refinery but we still need community support to help get the words out and also voice what we’re doing and what do you like to see,” Omotoso said On Oct. 28, the steering committee passed the Year 1 Implementation Plan which sets the program’s initial actions and goals to address air pollution caused by commercial and industrial activities The Chevron refinery is one of the priorities of the plan which calls it the largest single polluter in the community for many air pollutants The plan calls for “significantly increasing” penalties for repeat or continued violations that pose serious threats to health and public safety One of the objectives calls for “removing profit and avoided costs gained from noncompliance.” The committee plans to use public health data such as bodily injuries and accidental deaths This would be a shift for the Air District, which has a pattern of letting pollution fines go unpaid for years as it works through cases and negotiates with companies. A Richmond Confidential analysis earlier this year found that over 90% of the Notices of Violation the district had issued in the prior 17 months were still pending And more than half of the 4,500 violation notices issued in the previous five years were still unresolved Refinery accidents have been a major concern in the community A fire at the refinery in 2012 caused nearly 15,000 people to seek medical treatment a major flaring event sent smoke billowing across San Francisco Bay Chevron has promised to keep Richmond residents more informed about flaring and comply with regulatory requirements Councilmembers Claudia Jiménez and Gayle McLaughlin have publicly said that Richmond should be independent of fossil fuels But while Chevron has harmed the environment and the community’s health it also supports many community programs and has a significant impact on Richmond’s operating budget leading to a complicated relationship with Richmond and San Pablo residents expressed that ambivalence when asked if the refinery should close “It’s been there for many decades,” she said “There are a lot of people in the larger Richmond area employed there So if you are considering one thing without the other it’s hard to say if it would be good or bad.” and said it was also a problem the steering committee and the Air District are trying to tackle “We have to make sure we’re doing this the way that involves people in the community and in the industry and come up with a way of doing it that doesn’t negatively impact the economic reality,” he said (Top photo of the Chevron Richmond refinery Chevron | Environment | Health Richmond Confidential welcomes comments from our readers but we ask users to keep all discussion civil and on-topic Comments post automatically without review from our staff but we reserve the right to delete material that is libelous We request that commenters consistently use the same login name Comments from the same user posted under multiple aliases may be deleted Richmond Confidential assumes no liability for comments posted to the site and no endorsement is implied; commenters are solely responsible for their own content Richmond Confidential is an online news service produced by the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism for, and about, the people of Richmond, California. 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Q: We recently told you about a major road construction project completed on San Pablo Road divided roadway — from Beach Boulevard to Crystal Cove Drive and from Osprey Point Drive to Atlantic Boulevard Now Jacksonville Today reader Audrey M She says that new street lights on San Pablo at Drakes Point Drive — the entrance to the Villages of Pablo neighborhood — are still not working “I frequently travel that stretch of road and have noticed that the newly installed street lights on the west side of San Pablo between Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard have not been turned on even though it appears that the project has been completed,” Audrey says it appears to be a hazard for pedestrians and cyclists given the newly installed mediums in the middle of the roadway as well as the sidewalks and cycling lanes on the west side of San Pablo.” A: We asked the Jacksonville Transportation Authority what’s going on. JTA plans, designs and builds roads and bridges around Jacksonville and recently wrapped up this San Pablo roadway project. Audrey should be glad to hear the lights will be working soon. JEA spokesperson Karen McMcAllister says crews are in the process of running wire for 23 different locations during off-peak hours. “We expect this work to be completed in the next two weeks if there are no unforeseen conditions,” she says.