How I Learned to Rethink the Gender Norms I Was Raised With
A young man describes growing up in a conservative family that insisted on traditional gender roles and what he has learned from the LGBTQ community....
18
Mar
17
Mar
WCCUSD Faces Budget Deficit and End of Mask Mandate
The WCCUSD's budget troubles continue, school mask mandates are coming to an end, and school board members were told to run meetings with more tact and speed....
17
Mar
Economist Says COVID-19 a Major Factor in Inflation
An economist said the current rate of inflation is largely driven by the pandemic's effects on supply and demand, but he believes it will come down on its own....
16
Mar
City Considers Waiving Fees for Some Community Events
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday considered but did not yet adopt a proposal to waive fees for certain events in the city that could benefit residents....
14
Mar
Richmond Activist Hopes to Win District 4 Seat in November Election
Soheila Bana is running for the District 4 seat on the Richmond City Council, which covers the parts of El Sobrante that are incorporated within the city....
11
Mar
Long COVID Is Keeping People Sick Well After Infection
People with long COVID may experience debilitating fatigue, chest pain and other symptoms months or years after even a mild coronavirus infection has subsided....
10
Mar
Votes That Could Have Led to Staff Cuts Don’t Pass School Board
As the West Contra Costa school district grapples with budgetary issues, the board voted against two measures that could have led to teacher and staff layoffs....
08
Mar
For the Latinx, Mental Health Care in Spanish Is Hard to Find
Two Richmond organizations are working to address the shortage of culturally appropriate mental health care available in Spanish....
07
Mar
Advocates in California Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Reproductive freedom is under scrutiny from conservative legislators across the country. A barrage of anti-abortion legislation could threaten Roe v. Wade....
05
Mar
Contra Costa Advances in Basketball Playoffs With Win Over San Jose
The Contra Costa College men's basketball team beat San Jose City College on Thursday in the first round of the playoffs for the state championship....
04
Mar
Buying a Car? Take Time to Read the Fine Print
Buying a car is expensive and complicated, leaving many vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Attorneys share advice on how consumers can protect themselves....
03
Mar
WCCUSD Vaccine Mandate Again Gets Pushed, Raises Questions
Most WCCUSD students 12+ have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. The district is delaying the mandate for the rest, but it remains unclear how it will be implemented....
02
Mar
Richmond Raises Ukrainian Flag in Support of the Ukrainian People
Richmond added the Ukrainian flag to the flagpole outside City Hall on Monday in a show of support for the people of Ukraine amid the Russian invasion....
02
Mar
Council Unanimously Votes to Honor Willie Mays and Juneteenth
City leaders voted Tuesday to rename a baseball field for Willie Mays and an underpass for Juneteenth and discussed funding to clean and revitalize Richmond....
01
Mar
Contra Costa Lifts COVID Restrictions Along With California
Contra Costa County is seeing a drop in COVID-19 cases and trying to decrease traffic deaths, both of which were discussed Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors....
