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
30
Jul
Lifelong Nature Lover Finds Passion at Verde Garden
Bienvenida Meza found a taste of home as an instructor at North Richmond’s Verde Elementary School garden after a long journey from her home country of Honduras....
22
Jul
Coronavirus: The Bay Area Seniors Who Are Left Behind by a Telehealth Tech Divide
Without internet access, getting health care is harder than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic for many older and low-income adults....
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....
30
Jun
Richmond’s Park Ranger: Why Betty Reid Soskin Has ‘No Time To Waste’
Local luminary 98-year-old Betty Reid Soskin is the subject of a new documentary, "No Time to Waste," premiering July 4 at 7 p.m. on NBC Bay Area....
15
Jun
Older People Face Higher Physical and Mental COVID-19 Risks
COVID-19 provides a nearly perfect storm of risks to older people and those in nursing homes are in the most dangerous situation....
01
Feb
Catch a Lyft with Richmond’s RAPID for $3
Richmond's RAPID transportation program has only been in place for about 18 months, but, Lori Reese-Brown, the city’s transportation project manager says it’s a fast-growing success....
10
Jan
Brookdale Residents Protest Pending Evictions
About 80 senior citizens living in the Brookdale San Pablo assisted living facility may be forced to move at the end of January, when the facility is expected to close....
20
Dec
Richmond Annex Senior Center to Celebrate 40 Years of Service
For three days in January, the Richmond Annex Senior Center will hold a community celebration commemorating 40 years of service to the Richmond community and surrounding area....
08
Nov
Dedan Kimathi Ji Jaga: On Being a Black Marine in Vietnam
The CC Pulse asked Dedan Kimathi Ji Jaga to reflect on his military service, his longtime advocacy for African American veterans, and how he celebrates Veterans Day....
11
Dec
Richmond’s Seniors Turning Up This Saturday
Richmond’s Senior Winter Ball returns to the Memorial Auditorium for its 21st year on Saturday....
03
Jul
Powerful Lifting and a Powerful Life
At 82, Carrie Reese has been a powerlifter for just under a decade – her career began at 74 and since then she’s become the only woman in the world...
12
Feb
Black History Recognized and Honored in Richmond
Sims Thompson was one of three African-Americans honored on February 3, at the City of Richmond Community Services Department’s annual Black History Month Celebration....
17
Jan
Keeping Soul Food Soulful in San Pablo
Food Handlers Café’s menu is made up of American diner classics including burgers and pancake breakfasts. They also have dishes that reflect their Southern flare like chicken and waffles, and...
15
Dec
Khalid’s Corner: Remembering My Granny
A good friend of mine lost his grandmother a few days ago, which made me think of my own granny. ...
