Some Upbeat News for Black Businesses Still Reeling From Pandemic Losses
California has pledged $2.5 billion in financial support for small businesses, especially those that serve or are owned by people of color....
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Jun
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Jun
Council Moves Toward Balanced Budget Without Layoffs
With projected city expenses and revenue nearly even, the Richmond City Council also voted Tuesday not to include any layoffs in the next city budget....
10
Jun
For Their Health, Older People Get Back in the Water
Now that the Richmond Swim Center and Plunge have reopened, two women say they missed the pain relief and health benefits of being in the water....
09
Jun
Kennedy Girls Soccer Seniors Reflect After Difficult Year: ‘Every Loss Is a Win’
Five graduating seniors say playing for the Kennedy girls' soccer team gave them a bit of the high school experience lost to the coronavirus....
08
Jun
I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine, and You Should Too
After getting her first Moderna shot, "I was so grateful that I began the process of COVID-19 vaccination," a woman writes....
07
Jun
Agency Encourages Undocumented Californians to Apply for Medi-Cal
With Medi-Cal open to undocumented young adults, the Center for Human Development wants people to know it is safe to apply so they can get preventative care....
04
Jun
Richmond Conflicted on Reallocating Police Funds
Read about the ongoing debate over whether to shift city funds away from the Richmond Police Department and then take our survey....
03
Jun
Renovated Hacienda Will Provide Affordable Housing for Seniors
The Hacienda was closed in 2015 due to shoddy conditions. Now, the complex is expected to reopen next year with homes for low-income seniors....
03
Jun
Why I Got Vaccinated: It Was a No-Brainer
A 17-year-old Berkeley High student writes that she was eager to get the COVID-19 vaccine to help get her life back to normal....
02
Jun
Richmond and San Pablo Start New Soccer Rivalry With a Tie
As new soccer rivals Richmond Sol FC and San Pablo FC faced off for the first time, a closely contested game ended in a 2-2 tie on May 29....
02
Jun
‘It’s Scary’: Unhoused Richmond Women on Life in the Pandemic
Three unhoused women talk about their needs, their fears, the importance of community and how the coronavirus has made their lives harder....
28
May
Anti-Chevron Day Rallies Intergenerational Communities
Environmental activists and children 2-11 sang, made art and spoke out as part of the eighth annual Anti-Chevron Day protest outside the Richmond refinery....
27
May
Boost to Public Housing May Not Be Enough
A proposed $40 billion investment in public housing may not be enough to make up for decades of underfunding and repairs that were put off or just not done....
26
May
Moms Forced to Make More Sacrifices During Pandemic
Working moms and stay-at-home moms alike are under increased pressure as they juggle childcare, jobs, housework, distance learning and other responsibilities....
25
May
Commentary: One Year Later – The Death of George Floyd and a Racial Reckoning in America
The murder of George Floyd — a year ago Tuesday — is just one example of the literal and figurative violence against Black Americans....
