Community Remembers ‘Ms. Ann’ For Her Impact
Ann Cyrus, 64, passed away in her home on May 28, 2019. Born in Oakland on Nov. 29, 1954 to Allen and Emma Lee Cyrus, she attended Presentation High School...
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Jun
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Jun
Acts to Follow: An Update on Five California State Bills That Could Affect Your Safety, How You Make Money, Where You Send Your Kids to School, Where You Live and More
Here’s an update on five pieces of California state legislation that could have impact on the conduct of your local police and the way you live. - from how...
03
Jun
Census Champions — Jeri Green’s Life-Long Crusade To Reverse Historic Undercounts
Jeri Green’s passion for the census is still sunrise bright. An outspoken champion of the concerns of African Africans and any people who have been diminished, marginalized or systemically undercounted,...
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Jun
Local Happenings: June 2019
Richmond’s "Juneteenth" celebration Saturday, June 15 will include a parade through four Richmond neighborhoods as well as a family festival....
01
Jun
International Day of Protest Centers on Chevron’s Environmental Impact
To protest what they see as the Chevron Corp.’s history of injustice in Richmond, activists gathered May 21 at the Castro Street entrance of the refinery, as part of International...
01
Jun
Report Says Bias Responsible for POC Earning Less in Restaurant Industry
The majority of restaurant workers in California are people of color, yet most of the restaurant jobs that pay a livable wage in the Bay Area belong to white workers,...
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May
Comforting and Supporting Friends With Mental Illness Issues
We asked members of our youth reporting team to weigh in on their experiences with mental health and their peers....
Mayor and Council Clash Over Police Commission Appointments
After two months of rejected appointments and heated city council meetings that went late into the night, Richmond Mayor Tom Butt continues to struggle to get council approval of his...
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May
Richmond Showcases Clean-Air Vehicles
Electric cars — and information on how you might be able to afford one — will be featured as part of a clean-air vehicle showcase set for Wednesday, May 29....
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May
‘Taste of Richmond’ Provides Warmth Through Food and Community
With rain soaked clouds outside, people stayed warm and dry inside Riggers Loft during the annual Taste of Richmond food and wine event. With all 750 tickets selling out...
22
May
Kennedy Powers Past Piedmont Early in NCS Tournament
Ignited by spirited chants, strong pitching, and consistent hits, a determined Kennedy High varsity softball team warded off any of Piedmont High’s attempts at mounting a comeback in their May...
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May
DA’s Office Launches First Diversion Program for Youth
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office is launching its first Restorative Justice Diversion (RJD) program for youth who face incarceration, in hopes of shifting them towards the social services...
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May
Khalid’s Corner: Don’t Mature Before Your Time
Just appreciate your youth, get as much done as you can. You don’t want to wake up one day an old head with a vocabulary that only consist of would’ve,...
20
May
Proyecto de Ley Permite Que las Escuelas Prohíban Teléfonos Celulares en el Aula
Un nuevo proyecto de ley presentado en Sacramento requeriría que las escuelas de California adopten políticas que restringen o prohíben los teléfonos celulares en las escuelas con la esperanza de...
20
May
Contra Costa County Launches Juvenile Restorative Justice Program
Contra Costa County plans to begin training staff this summer for its first youth restorative justice diversion program, a joint effort of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, the...
