How I Became Part of the Vanessa Guillén Occupation
I spent a week documenting a Vanessa Guillén protest before realizing I was too close. As a Latino in Richmond, this fight for justice is my fight too....
21
Jul
17
Jul
Oakland Airport Flight Path Could Go Over Heart of Richmond
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed shifting an existing flight path over Central Richmond, raising environmental, health and noise concerns....
16
Jul
San Pablo Football Club Joins the National Soccer League
San Pablo FC, which has played in various leagues since the 1970s, is now part of the newly formed Pacific Conference of the semipro National Soccer League....
16
Jul
Supervisors Extend Eviction Ban, Move Sales Tax Forward
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has extended a temporary ban on evictions for nonpayment of rent during the coronavirus outbreak....
13
Jul
Encontrando Luz en la Oscuridad de la Depresión
Un jóven describe su experiencia de aprender a vivir con la depresión dentro de una familia que no entiende su dolor. ...
13
Jul
Contra Costa Stiffens Rules as COVID-19 Numbers Rise
Contra Costa County amended its health order Friday to temporarily tighten up rules on face-coverings and prohibit indoor gatherings as officials say there is "elevated risk of spreading the virus."...
12
Jul
‘Our Ancestors Fought’: Bridging Activism’s Generation Gap
A focus on systemic injustices against Black people has sparked many youth-led protests in West County and beyond, showcasing a movement’s new blood while carrying on a tradition of activism....
11
Jul
‘Hit Hard’: Small Businesses Navigate Reopening, Fear Reclosing
For local business owners, the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown has meant a balancing act between preserving public health and keeping a business afloat....
09
Jul
Siblings Occupy City Hall, Demand Justice for Vanessa Guillén
The killing of 20-year-old Army specialist Vanessa Guillén moved three sisters, Estefany, Jackie and Nadra Sanchez, to lead an ongoing occupation of Richmond’s Civic Center Plaza....
08
Jul
City Leaders Offer Ways Forward in Tough Times
We turned to community, business and political leaders in search of some optimism in the face of the coronavirus, racism, climate change, and widespread unemployment....
01
Jul
CCCAA Fall Sports in Jeopardy as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to potentially reverse the state’s reopening will undoubtedly impact the California Community College Athletic Association’s plans to resume sports in the fall....
01
Jul
Fear of Public Charge Rule Keeps Immigrants From Seeking Health Care During Pandemic
The Trump Administration’s reimplementation of the public charge rule has kept immigrants from accessing health care and other needed services during the COVID-19 pandemic....
24
Jun
Richmond Revolution Celebrates ‘Black Joy’ for Juneteenth
A Juneteenth celebration at Richmond’s Marina Bay Park on June 20 showcased African American history and featured Black businesses and performers....
22
Jun
El Concejo Avanza Hacia un Presupuesto Equilibrado, No Hacia Retirar Fondos a la Policía
"Nuestros valores, nuestras creencias se reflejan en nuestro presupuesto", dijo el concejal de Richmond, Eduardo Martínez, en la reunión virtual del martes....
