Q&A: Gayle McLaughlin Wants to Build on ‘Major Progress’
Former mayor Gayle McLaughlin explains why she is making a bid to add on to her more than a decade on the Richmond City Council in our interview series....
11
Sep
10
Sep
Q&A: Melvin Willis: ‘We Can All Find Solutions’
Richmond City Council member Melvin Willis said in our Q&A series he is running to represent District 1 "because there still is a lot more work to be done."...
09
Sep
City Council Moves Forward on Point Molate Development
A contentious plan to build residential and commercial properties at Point Molate will move forward after the Richmond City Council approved a deal with the project’s developer Tuesday....
09
Sep
Q&A: Najari Smith: ‘There’s No Time to Waste’ for Small Businesses
Richmond City Council candidate Najari Smith says his priorities are public safety and the environment, which he says are tied to affordable housing, in our interview series....
08
Sep
Q&A: Vinay Pimple: Richmond Still Faces ‘A Lot of the Same Problems’
Vinay Pimple said, if elected, he would draw on his experience as a lawyer, software engineer and former Richmond City Council member in our interview series. ...
07
Sep
Q&A: Mike Vasilas Vows to Listen to the ‘Needs of Every Community Member’
Richmond City Council candidate Mike Vasilas calls for a transparent government that considers the needs of every resident and business in our interview series....
06
Sep
Shape Up or Ship Out: California Requires Ships, Trucks to Eliminate Thousands of Tons of Pollution
Diesel trucks, oil tankers and other ships must comply with two new rules that are the state’s most ambitious strike against smog in a decade. The cost could reach nearly...
05
Sep
Fresh ‘Produce Is In Full Swing’ at Richmond Farmers Market
The Richmond Certified Farmers Market, which has been selling fresh, local produce since 1984, continues to operate every Friday as an essential service....
04
Sep
Police Commission to Continue Investigating Police Shooting of Eric Reason
A police commission has decided to continue investigating the shooting of Eric Reason by Richmond Police Sgt. Virgil Thomas, who died last month from COVID-19 complications....
03
Sep
Q&A: Ahmad Anderson Is a ‘Native Son’ of Richmond Politics
Ahmad Anderson, whose parents were both city leaders, says his top priority is a COVID-19 health and welfare plan in our City Council candidate interview series....
02
Sep
Q&A: Claudia Jimenez Wants to Give Residents ‘More Power’
Our series of Richmond City Council candidate interviews continues with Claudia Jimenez, an immigrant from Colombia who says she favors "bold solutions."...
02
Sep
Menthols, Swisher Sweets and Other Flavored Cigarettes To Become Illegal in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into a law that will make it illegal to sell products such as menthol cigarettes, popular among Black adults and children who smoke....
01
Sep
Q&A: Ms. Dandie Says Richmond City Council ‘Needs New Faces’
First in a series of interviews with candidates for Richmond's first district elections is Ms. Dandie, who promises to listen to small businesses and residents....
01
Sep
Gov. and Lawmakers Cut Last-Minute Deal for Renters Before Evictions Resume Sept. 2
The clock was ticking as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers circled up to cut a deal to save the state from the wave of evictions they expect would happen...
31
Aug
More Professionals Could Remain Contractors Under New AB 5 Exemptions
Artists, youth sports coaches and certain other workers could become exempt from the controversial worker re-classification law that went into effect Jan 1....
