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RICHMOND TODAY AUGUST 2014 A CHEVRON RICHMOND PUBLICATION

A Win for Richmond BY KORY JUDD

We are excited to announce that the Richmond City Council voted 5-0 (with 2 abstentions) on July 29 to approve the Refinery Modernization Project. We want to thank the City Council members who supported modernization, and we look forward to starting an important project that will put more than 1,000 people to work. We also want to recognize the more than 11,000 residents, labor union members, business partners, non-profit organizations and Chevron employees who actively supported modernization, many of whom attended Planning Commission and City Council meetings to demonstrate that Richmond deserves a newer, safer, cleaner refinery. This project would not be possible without your help and support.

Un triunfo para Richmond POR KORY JUDD

Nos da mucho gusto anunciar que el 29 de julio el Concejo Municipal de Richmond votó 5 a 0 (con la abstención de 2 miembros) para aprobar el Proyecto de Modernización de la refinería. Queremos agradecer a los miembros del Concejo Municipal que apoyaron la Modernización y estamos ansiosos por empezar este importante proyecto que empleará a más de 1,000 personas. También queremos reconocer a los más de 11,000 residentes, miembros de sindicatos laborales, socios comerciales, organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro y empleados de Chevron que apoyaron la Modernización, muchos de los cuales asistieron a las reuniones de la Comisión de Planeamiento y del Concejo Municipal para demostrar que Richmond se merece una refinería más nueva, más segura y más limpia. Este proyecto no hubiese sido realidad sin su ayuda y apoyo.

This project represents a win for the community, our workforce and the refinery. Modernization as approved will mean a decrease in emissions, a safety program that far exceeds regulatory requirements and a $90 million investment in Richmond and North Richmond — commitments that reflect input from residents and represent significant compromises on our part.

Este proyecto representa un triunfo para la comunidad, para nuestra fuerza de trabajo y para la refinería. El proyecto de Modernización aprobado significa una disminución de emisiones, un programa de seguridad que excede los requisitos reglamentarios y una inversión de $90 millones de dólares en Richmond y North Richmond: compromisos que reflejan la respuesta de los residentes y representan esfuerzos importantes de nuestra parte.

We will now move quickly to resolve ongoing legal issues related to the original project by early 2015. At that time, and barring further appeals, we could begin construction, which will take about 18-24 months to complete.

Procederemos con rapidez para resolver los asuntos legales relacionados con el proyecto original para principios del 2015. Salvo que se presenten otras apelaciones, en este período podríamos iniciar la construcción, que tardará en completarse de 18 a 24 meses.

Kory Judd is Chevron Richmond’s Refinery General Manager.

Kory Judd es el Gerente General de la refinería Chevron Richmond.

In addition to creating more than 1,000 local construction jobs and 1,300 related jobs, the project includes a $90 million investment in programs to improve the quality of life for Richmond residents.

What Modernization Means for Richmond BY JEFF HARTWIG

The Modernization Project as approved includes significant community benefits that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public safety and help put residents to work. As a result of working together with city leaders and listening closely to residents, the project now includes more than 100 conditions suggested by City of Richmond’s experts. These conditions will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, health risks and most criteria air pollutants. The project also implements important and rigorous safety enhancements that support our mission to operate incident free. In addition to creating more than 1,000 local construction jobs and 1,300 related jobs, the project includes a $90 million investment in programs to improve the quality of life for Richmond residents. These funds will support college scholarships, job training, grants for non-profits and an innovative series of programs to fight climate change. We will also dedicate 60 acres of refinery land to create the largest solar installation in Contra Costa County. The infographic to the right illustrates how these funds will be used and where residents interested in modernization jobs can find more information. For general project questions, call the refinery community line at 510-242-2000 or email [email protected]. Jeff Hartwig is the Senior Business Manager at Chevron Richmond.

Qué significa la Modernización para Richmond POR JEFF HARTWIG

El proyecto de Modernización aprobado incluye importantes beneficios para la comunidad ya que reducirá las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, mejorará la seguridad pública y dará empleo a los residentes. Como resultado de un trabajo conjunto con los líderes municipales y de escuchar atentamente a los residentes, ahora el proyecto incluye más de 100 condiciones sugeridas por expertos de la Ciudad de Richmond. Estas condiciones reducirán las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, los riesgos para la salud y la mayoría de los criterios de contaminantes del aire. El proyecto implementa además importantes y rigurosos refuerzos de seguridad que apoyan nuestra misión para llevar nuestras operaciones sin incidentes. Además de crear más de 1,000 empleos locales de construcción y 1,300 trabajos relacionados, el proyecto incluye una inversión de $90 millones de dólares en programas para mejorar la calidad de vida de los residentes de Richmond. Estos fondos apoyarán becas universitarias, capacitación de trabajo, subsidios para organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro y una serie de programas innovadores para combatir el cambio climático. También dedicaremos 60 acres del terreno de la refinería para crear las instalaciones solares más grandes del Condado Contra Costa. La gráfica informativa de la derecha ilustra la manera en que se usarán estos fondos y dónde pueden encontrar más información los residentes interesados en trabajos de modernización. Para preguntas generales del proyecto, comuníquese a la línea de la comunidad de la refinería: 510-242-2000, o envíe un mensaje electrónico a [email protected]. Jeff Hartwig es Gerente Comercial Superior de Chevron Richmond.

MODERNIZATION’S COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS: A BREAKDOWN

CHEVRON RICHMOND JOBS: BECOMING A CANDIDATE

The Refinery Modernization Project includes significant benefits for the entire Richmond and North Richmond community. Below is a summary of how the funds will be allocated. For more information, contact the City of Richmond at 510-620-6512.

Richmond residents interested in working at the Richmond Refinery – either on the Modernization Project or in refinery operations — have several options to help them become qualified candidates. Below we highlight a few resources available to help. REMOVE BARRIERS

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $35 MILLION

What: For Richmond Barrier Removal Program A good starting place for residents interested in qualifying for a construction job on the Modernization Project. This program will link candidates to local trade unions and training programs needed to become qualified.

Funding will provide scholarship money for Richmond residents seeking a college education. Opportunities will be limited to Richmond residents and graduates of the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

JOB SKILLS TRAINING $6 MILLION Funding will benefit programs related to skills, job training and readiness and job transition training to help residents prepare for jobs on the Modernization Project, in Refinery operations or in the emerging field of renewable energy.

PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS $2 MILLION Funds will sustain critical programs in the City of Richmond’s Public Safety Department, including the Youth Academy, Explorers, the Richmond Police Department CCTV Program cameras and others.

FREE INTERNET ACCESS $1 MILLION Free internet access will be provided for residents in refinery fenceline communities to ensure they have access to the Community Air Monitoring Program online and other resources. Para descargar una traducción al español, visite RichmondProud.com.

Modernization will create more than

2,300JOBS These resources can help you qualify!

Contact For Richmond’s Community Builder Andrea Sarabia at [email protected] or 510-260-0290 for more information.

GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PROGRAMS $30 MILLION

$90 MILLION Over 10 Years

Chevron will provide $3 million a year for 10 years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Richmond. Funding will support Electri-City and Easy Go, which promote alternative and zero emission methods of transportation, a Climate Action Plan, Urban Forestry, the installation of solar panels and other programs

GET TRAINED What: Contra Costa County Office of Education’s Regional Occupation Program (ROP) Residents interested in working at the Richmond Refinery are encouraged to enroll in ROP, an award-winning program to help residents compete for well-paying careers at Chevron and other local refineries. Sponsored by Chevron, the program offers technical education and integrates classroom academics with hands-on skill development. To submit a request to enroll in the class, please go to http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/stsvcs/rop.html or call the hotline at (510) 758-2208.

LEARN SKILLS SOLAR INSTALLATION $10 MILLION VALUE Chevron will provide 60 acres of refinery land for the creation of a solar energy project, which will be developed by Marin Clean Energy (MCE) to serve Richmond area customers

COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM $6 MILLION Chevron will provide these funds to benefit community programs and nonprofits focused on communities, youth and youth sports, health equality, senior citizens and education.

What: RichmondBUILD. A public-private partnership focused on developing talent and skill in the highgrowth, high-wage construction and renewable energy fields. The program places an impressive 80 percent of its graduates in jobs with an average starting wage of $18.33 an hour.

$18.33

Average starting wage for 80% of RichmondBUILD graduates

Interested applicants may sign up at the RichmondWORKS’ One Stop Center, located at 330 25th Street, Richmond, CA 94804. For more information, call (510) 621–1781.

OTHER RICHMOND JOB DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS • RichmondWORKS: The City of Richmond’s one-stop-shop for job referrals and training. Visit www.ci.richmond.ca.us. • The Stride Center Information and Communications Training: Offers career-focused training in a structured environment. Visit StrideCenter.org/training. • San Pablo Economic Development Corporation Removing Barriers Program: Offers 10-week jobreadiness and job-training program. Visit http://www.sanpabloedc.org/.

Richmond Prouder. More than 1,000 new jobs. Lower emissions. A new $90 million investment in environmental protection and community progress. A newer, safer, cleaner refinery. All made possible by thousands of people from every corner of Richmond. People like you who stood up with us to do the right thing for the future that we share. Now that the City Council has approved modernization, you have more than our commitment: To turn our words into actions. Our promises into reality. After all, we’ve been part of this city for the last 112 years. And we’ve never been prouder to call it home.

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Community Corner

Serrano’s Bakery is a Family Affair BY JORGE SERRANO AND JOSÉ SERRANO

Baking has been a tradition in our family for generations. Our family came to California in the 1970s from Mexico and opened the bakery on 23rd Street more than 20 years ago. From the age of 13, us brothers started helping our parents run the family business and prepare the fresh bread, pasteles de tres leches and conchas that are some of our customer’s favorites. Our sister specializes in the cakes made to order for weddings, quinceañeras and other celebrations. We have regulars come all the way from San Rafael and San Francisco to taste our homemade treats, baked fresh daily. We hope you’ll stop by and give us a try. Visit Serrano Bakery at 773 23rd St, Richmond or call (510) 215-6861.

COUPON

$1 OFF on a purchase of more than $10 at Serrano’s Bakery. We invite you to try Serrano’s fresh bakery items, baked fresh daily, including breads, cookies, conchas and cakes made to order. Come and taste for yourself. One coupon per person. No cash value. One-time use only. Expires September 15, 2014.

Jorge and José Serrano are co-owners of Serrano Bakery.

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Serrano’s Bakery es un asunto de familia POR JORGE SERRANO Y JOSÉ SERRANO

Durante generaciones, la panadería ha sido una tradición en nuestra familia. Nuestra familia llegó a California en la década de 1970 de México y abrió la panadería en 23rd Street hace más de 20 años. Desde los 13 años, mi hermano y yo empezamos a ayudar a nuestros padres en las operaciones del negocio familiar y a preparar pan recién horneado, pasteles de tres leches y conchas, que son algunos de los productos favoritos de nuestros clientes. Nuestra hermana se especializa en los pasteles para bodas, quinceañeras y otras celebraciones. Tenemos clientes habituales que vienen desde San Rafael y San Francisco a probar nuestros panes caseros, horneados diariamente. Esperamos que nos visite y pruebe nuestra repostería. Visite Serrano Bakery en 773 23rd St, Richmond o llame al (510) 215-6861. Jorge y José Serrano son co-propietarios de Serrano Bakery.

$1 DE DISCUENTO en una compra de más de $10 en Serrano’s Bakery. Lo invitamos a probar nuestra pastelería recién horneada de Serrano, hecha diariamente, como panes, galletas, conchas y pasteles hechos a la orden. Venga y convénzase usted mismo. Un cupón por persona. No tiene valor en efectivo. Para usarse una sola vez. Vence el 15 de septiembre de 2014.