Chevron refinery
Coverage of Chevron refinery in the Nexus archive.
- Socialist-run California city takes on Chevron while residents worry about long-term consequences
Richmond, Calif., a city with socialist leadership, has long been politically and economically tied to Chevron's refinery. The relationship has shifted from corporate influence to conflict as the city's leaders, including the Richmond Progressive Alliance, challenge Chevron's operations. Past refinery incidents, like a 1999 explosion, have fueled resident concerns about safety and corporate accountability.
- Inside the California city where democratic socialists are testing their 'anti-business' agenda
Richmond, Calif., a city 30 minutes from San Francisco, has become a political experiment with democratic socialists influencing local governance through the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA). The RPA, formed in the early 2000s, advocates for policies like corporate power challenges and rent control, with Mayor Eduardo Martinez, aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, leading progressive initiatives. Critics argue the city has become hostile to businesses.