Q&A: New Council Member Soheila Bana Stays Focused on Public Safety
Incoming Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana spoke to the Pulse about public safety and other city issues following her election....
20
Dec
09
May
East Bay-North Highlights Tiny Homes For National Rebuilding Day
Local organizations came together to host an event April 30 for National Rebuilding Day, kicking off efforts to revitalize the Iron Triangle....
01
Oct
PG&E Explains Reasons for Uptick In Power Outages
Drought. Chevron emissions. Car exhaust. Even bird poop. All have contributed to recent power outages — hundreds in Richmond and thousands across the East Bay....
10
Mar
In ‘Close Caskets,’ Donté Clark Opens Up About North Richmond
Former Richmond poet laureate Donté Clark, author of the new book "Close Caskets," reflects on community, mental health and how North Richmond informs his work....
20
Jan
City Council Suspends Ticketing for Street Sweeping
Richmond will not ticket car owners who don't move their vehicles during scheduled street sweeping or add street sweeping signs to two neighborhoods, for now, the City Council voted Tuesday....
13
Dec
The Richmond I Love: An Accidental Home with Charm and Intrigue
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt takes a look back at the beginnings of his and wife Shirley's life in the Bay Area and what drew them to Point Richmond....
08
Dec
Urban Forestry Expands Richmond’s Roots, Literally
The environmental justice nonprofit Groundwork Richmond is working to plant thousands of trees to help clean the city's air and lower temperatures. ...
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....
24
Jun
The Neighborhoods Where COVID Collides With Overcrowded Homes
The pandemic has layered a health crisis on top of a housing crisis on top of a class divide....
04
Jun
Caravan Promotes Census Participation
The “Censo de Mayo” caravan rolled through the streets of Richmond and San Pablo Saturday a line of brightly decorated cars that were part of efforts to encourage residents to...
22
May
Gaia Yoga Goes Virtual as Supporters Await Reopening
In a GoFundMe campaign for the studio, 54 donors donated more than $4,000 to cover the Gaia Yogas studio’s rent within 72 hours of opening the campaign....
13
Apr
La Familia Market Keeps Prices Steady As Wholesale Costs Rise
Inflated wholesale costs are driving big chain retailers to raise their prices, but local grocery outlet La Familia Market is abiding by the prices they set before the coronavirus. ...
24
Dec
Annual Drive for Verde Elementary Focuses on Mural
Residents of West Contra Costa County were invited to an holiday fundraising event for local elementary school students Dec. 10 at the District 1 Supervisor’s office in El Cerrito....
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....
15
Dec
Jamarrea Frazier Remembered as ‘Large, Happy Presence’
Friends and loved ones of Jamarrea Frazier say his smile and energetic, playful, and happy spirit will continue to live on in their hearts and minds. ...
