Lessons From Kenya: I Found Beauty, Inequality and Unexpected Joy
"Last summer, I traveled to Kenya ...
06
Jan
06
Jan
Antioch Child in Stable Condition After Being Shot in Head in Vehicle
An 11-year-old was hit in the head by a bullet in her family's car while it was exiting an apartment parking lot. She is in stable condition....
06
Jan
Honoring the Life of Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger and Witness to Port Chicago Exoneration
Betty Reid Soskin heard the 1944 Port Chicago explosion from her home in Berkeley and was there 80 years later when Black soldiers were exonerated....
06
Jan
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
In California Black Media's latest Political Playbook, find news on the State of the State, A.I., voters' top issues, and CARE courts....
05
Jan
Remembrance of the Unhoused: Community Honors 85 Lives Lost in Contra Costa County
Friends, family and advocates gathered Dec. 19 to honor the 85 lives lost of unhoused people on the streets of Contra Costa County in the last two years....
05
Jan
Asm. Sade Elhawary Wrote Bill Extending the Work of the Commission on the State of Hate
The California Commission on the State of Hate, which was set to end in 2027, will continue its work for four additional years under AB 822....
04
Jan
Richmond Woman Has a ‘Vision’ for Latino Families
Mayra Diaz's Generations Visions for the Future has a mission to foster connection and cultural pride among Spanish-speaking families in Richmond....
04
Jan
Family Files Federal Civil Lawsuit Against Brentwood Over Yolanda Ramirez’s Death
The family of the late Yolanda Ramirez filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Brentwood, alleging she was violently detained by police....
03
Jan
EdSource: California’s Peer-to-Peer Support Program Shows Early Gains in Youth Mental Health
Peer-to-peer mental health support programs show early signs of improving student mental health, enhancing student engagement and reducing stigma....
03
Jan
Richmond Makes Bay Area’s Largest Minimum Wage Increase of New Year
Richmond raised its minimum wage with a whopping $1.41 increase from $17.77 to $19.18, the greatest increase of any Bay Area city for Jan. 1, 2026....
30
Dec
Exclusive Shoes Steps Out of Richmond: A Q&A With Owner Jason Drisker
After a decade as a staple for local sneaker enthusiasts, Exclusive Shoes has closed its Richmond location and is moving to Sacramento....
29
Dec
No Warming Centers in East County as Winter Begins, Advocates Warn
Unhoused people in East Contra Costa County have few, if any, options for shelter from low temperatures, which advocates say can turn deadly....
29
Dec
New Laws for Motorists take Effect on Jan. 1
Law enforcement will be able to cite self-driving vehicle manufacturers for their cars traffic violations under one of California's upcoming vehicular laws....
24
Dec
Mayor Martinez Under Scrutiny After Social Media Post and Apology
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez has apologized for his posts about the Bondi Beach shooting, but some say it's not enough, including City Council members....
22
Dec
Betty Reid Soskin, Civil Rights Activist, Park Ranger and Beloved Richmond Elder, Dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, a civil rights activist, historian and Richmond resident whose life spanned more than a century of American history, died Sunday at 104....
