New Rent Relief Program Tries to Help Small Landlords
Individual landlords are more likely to rent to minorities, charge lower rent and feel pressured to sell when their tenants can't afford to pay....
26
Mar
25
Mar
‘Rolling in Solidarity’: Skating With Joy and Social Justice
Five activists co-founded Rich City Rollers to bring joy to Richmond and social justice to roller skating's cultural resurgence....
24
Mar
City Council Establishes Eviction Moratorium for Tenants
The City Council voted Tuesday to temporarily ban the eviction of Richmond residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....
22
Mar
Richmond High Athletes Get Back in the Game as High School Sports Return
Hear from Richmond High football, soccer and tennis players and coaches following the decision to allow some high school sports to resume in California....
22
Mar
Vaccination Race Underway to Avoid COVID-19 Variants
As many people as possible need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as quickly as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19 variants....
21
Mar
Every Day is a Picnic for This Bay Area Business
Beautiful, elegant and luxurious setups have helped Picnics in the Bay succeed, even though the business started during the pandemic....
19
Mar
Council Reverses Decision, Looks to Provide Funding for Homeless at Existing Locations
In another reversal, the Richmond City Council will provide funding for people living in cars where they are staying, rather than creating a safe parking site....
18
Mar
WCCUSD Charter School Committee Sets Priorities and Explores Updates to Board Policy
The WCCUSD charter school committee discussed its priorities and updating board policy in accordance with changes to California charter school law....
18
Mar
Asian Americans Reflect on Community’s Vulnerability After Six Women Killed in Georgia
Asian Americans have been the victims of a surge in racist rhetoric and physical attacks, including the killings of six women in Georgia....
16
Mar
The American Rescue Plan: Who Wins? Most Americans. Who Loses? Undocumented Immigrants
The American Rescue Plan will provide money and other benefits to many people in the U.S. but excludes undocumented immigrants, who are often essential workers....
16
Mar
Cal. Black Elected Officials Unite to ‘Crush Unfair’ Effort to Recall Gov. Newsom
Black elected officials including Bay Area mayors London Breed and Lamar Thorpe declared their opposition Monday to the efforts to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom....
16
Mar
Black Californians Urged to ‘Trust Science,’ Get Vaccinated
Some Black people are hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine because of its side effects and fast development and mistreatment by the healthcare system....
15
Mar
Bay Area Health Officers Endorse All Three Vaccines
Getting vaccinated against the coronavirus is more important than whether it is made by Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson, say Bay Area health officials....
12
Mar
Contra Costa County Moves to Red Tier; Indoor Dining Allowed Sunday
Contra Costa's return to the red tier under California coronavirus restrictions will allow restaurants, schools and more to resume some in-person activity....
12
Mar
Student Debt Fuels Racial Wealth Gap, Advocates Say
Low-income, Black and Latino students often incur more student debt and can face dire financial consequences if they can't repay, deepening economic divides....
