Chevron’s Hometown Paper Is Quiet on Climate. Guess Who Owns It?

In Richmond, California, residents living near the Chevron refinery, the city's largest employer and polluter, face significant health concerns from industrial emissions. The primary local news source, the Richmond Standard, largely avoids reporting on these health issues or the refinery's impact, as it is owned by Chevron. This situation contributes to a local "news desert," leaving residents reliant on word-of-mouth and activism for critical information. Consequently, community organizers and activists are stepping in to hold corporations accountable and inform the public about environmental and health risks. This lack of independent local reporting highlights the challenges communities face in accessing vital information when major local entities control news outlets.