12 Feb

Medi-Cal Expanded to All Undocumented Californians, but Income Limits Leave Many Out

A new Medi-Cal expansion is expected to benefit many extremely low-income undocumented people. However, it still leaves many people in need of health insurance....

11 Feb

We’re Gen Zers, and We Don’t Think We’re ‘Aging Like Milk’

Two Gen Z Pulse writers push back on the "aging like milk" trend that went viral on TikTok and put things into perspective....

10 Feb

Behind the Scenes: Local Filmmaker Details His First Feature-Length Movie

Bay Area filmmaker Alex Zajicek provides an inside look at “Sorry, We’re Dead,” which makes its local debut Saturday at the SF Independent Film Festival....

09 Feb

‘African American History Is American History’: WCCUSD Honors Black West Contra Costans

For Black History Month, the West Contra Costa school board recognized local historic Black leaders, including George D. Carroll and Irma Anderson....

09 Feb

Richmond Chinese New Year Celebration Planned at Memorial Auditorium

A Chinese New Year celebration is being held on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. Attendees must register in advance....

08 Feb

City Council Considers Street Maintenance, Gets Virtually Invaded by Hate Group

The Richmond City Council on Tuesday was advised on road maintenance and honored former mayor Irma Anderson. The latter was interrupted by racists....

07 Feb

‘The Richmond I Love Is as Misunderstood as a Rebellious Teenager’

"The Richmond I love taught me about pride and purpose as I grew up learning to defend its character," the author writes....

07 Feb

EdSource: WCCUSD Psychologists Face Burnout Due to Consistent Staff Shortages

WCCUSD psychologists, considered essential pieces of school environments, are carrying larger case loads and working longer hours, leading to burnout....

06 Feb

As Tech Turns to A.I. to Fight Hate, Experts Warn Human Input Is Critical

Eradicate Hate Global Summit “Tech in Action” panelists said the reduction of online hate requires the right mixture of human and technological oversight....

06 Feb

The Enduring Harm of U.S. Deportations

Deportations to African and Muslim-majority nations, which skyrocketed during the Trump administration, disproportionately harm Black immigrants. ...

06 Feb

Will the Senate Pass Expanded Child Tax Credit to Help 19 Million Low-Income Children?

'You wish that both sides would just want to help low-income children. But sadly, that's not the case.' - Chuck Marr, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities....

05 Feb

Protestors Accuse Chevron of Environmental Racism in Palestine and Richmond

Hundreds, including Mayor Eduardo Martinez, at Chevron Richmond protested its work with Israel and demanded a permanent cease-fire in Gaza....

05 Feb

Spartans Boys, Girls Basketball End Regular Season With Unplanned Home Doubleheader

The Pinole Valley High girls basketball team, which was supposed to play on the road, took care of business, but the boys could not get the job done....

04 Feb

Rich City Rides Bike Shop Closed Indefinitely

Thousands of dollars in inventory was allegedly taken from Rich City Rides Bike Skate Shop on Jan. 13. One owner blames the other, who says there was no theft. ...

04 Feb

West Contra Costa Unified Fails to Provide Qualified Teachers, Complaints Allege

Although teacher shortages are a national problem, West Contra Costa is facing more vacancies than surrounding districts, according to Public Advocates....