Richmond Passes Budget, Retains City Manager and Attorney
Mayor Tom Butt had accused the city manager and city attorney of improperly investigating him and called a vote to remove them from their positions....
02
Jul
30
Jun
‘In Our Mothers’ Garden’ Digs Deep Into Black Motherhood
Review: The Netflix documentary "In Our Mothers' Garden" provides an intimate look into Black women's lives and their complex relationships with their moms....
28
Jun
Richmond’s LGBTQ Community Wants More Safe Spaces
LGBTQ people from Richmond share their concerns over how they are treated and the lack of safe spaces, particularly for queer people of color....
25
Jun
Richmond to Let Property Owners Host People Living in Cars
Vice Mayor Demnlus Johnson and the Richmond Race and Equity Team also made recommendations to the City Council regarding hiring practices, housing and more....
24
Jun
Fighting Global Warming Requires an Equity Approach
Bigger wildfires. More intense heat waves and drought. Climate change is devastating for all Americans but especially poor people and ethnic minorities....
24
Jun
Para Combatir El Calentamiento Global Se Requiere Un Enfoque De Equidad
Las comunidades étnicas son las más afectadas por los desastres naturales, las olas de calor y la falta de espacios verdes....
23
Jun
Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Dead as Homicides Surge in Richmond
Two suspects are wanted after eight people were shot and three of them killed, bringing Richmond's homicide total so far this year up to 11....
23
Jun
Small Businesses Are Still Fighting to Survive the Pandemic
Community support and adaptability have helped some small businesses weather the pandemic, but they still need government support to recover....
23
Jun
Healthy Richmond to Celebrate 10 Years of Success
The Healthy Richmond Hub has supported positive change in healthcare, criminal justice reform, racial justice, affordable housing and more....
22
Jun
New Bikeshare Program Tries to Make Biking More Accessible in Richmond
The company co-founded by Usain Bolt offers payment options for riders without smartphones or credit or debit cards and lower fees for people on government aid....
21
Jun
Q&A: Richmond Police Chief Bisa French Looks Ahead After $3 Million Cut
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said she wants to work with the community as she considers changes following the decision to cut the police budget....
17
Jun
City Council Cuts $3 Million, 12 Positions From Police Department
After months of debate, the Richmond City Council voted to reduce the police budget and use the money for other public safety measures....
17
Jun
Richmond Rallies to Defund Police
Community members spoke out about criminal justice, experiences with police and why they want to see the police budget decrease....
15
Jun
Families Desperately Await Schools to Open
As a stay-at-home school year comes to a close again, students, parents and teachers in communities of color share their frustrations with distance learning....
14
Jun
WCCUSD Projects Budget Deficit in Future Years
The West Contra Costa Board of Education on Wednesday discussed the district's financial situation, student performance and educational goals....
