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....
17
Jun
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....
14
Jun
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....
11
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....
