DIAPER DRIVE IS LOVE IN ACTION
News Feature, Taisa Grant What are the fundamental needs of a single mother of two, pregnant with her third child? What if she is suddenly kicked out of the room she...
11
Jun
04
Jun
Richmond’s Latina Center Developing Next Generation of Leaders
News Report, Edgardo Cervano-Soto Tired of all the fights, drama, violence, bullying and hate, members of the Young Latina Future Leaders program at the Latina Center hosted the first "Forgive and...
01
Jun
Choosing the SAT Over Prom
Leer en Español Commentary, Iraida Santillan When my boyfriend asked me out to prom last year, we’d already been together for about six months. He was a senior at Richmond High, and...
22
May
New Music Program Aims to Improve Literacy at Downer Elementary
News Report, Edgardo Cervano-Soto First grade student Nohemi Pizana bowed at the end of the recital, her violet cardboard cello beside her. The audience applauded, but not only for her. Nohemi...
17
May
Richmond Volunteers Honored
News Report, Todd Spencer Committing to do community service without compensation may seem undesirable to some, but to others, donating time for a just cause can be rewarding. And in...
16
May
Opinions Divided on Richmond Soda Tax
Commentary, Iraida Santillan The possibility of a citywide soda tax is causing a debate among our residents. The tax is meant to address the human and economic factors that cause...
15
May
Soda Tax Approved for Richmond Ballot
News Report, Spencer Whitney | Richmond Confidential City council leaders In Richmond voted 5-2 on Tuesday night to put a special soda tax proposal on the November 6 ballot. The soda...
Richmond Adopts Innovative General Plan to Promote Community Health and Sustainable Development
News From City Hall The Richmond City Council adopted a new General Plan 2030 to guide the City’s sustainable growth and development. The General Plan provides a comprehensive framework...
01
May
Richmond Tales Fest Celebrates Families, Focuses on Literacy and Health
News Report, April Suwalsky More than 1500 Richmond community members and dozens of local partner organizations came together on Sunday, April 29, in Richmond, California, for the third annual Richmond...
Richmond’s Opportunity West Closes its Doors
News Report, Kia Croom Last month, under increasing financial strain, the non-profit Opportunity West closed its doors. Housed in the Nevin Community Center, located in Richmond’s Iron Triangle, the closure left...
24
Apr
As Grisby Murder Trial Begins, Father Grapples With Loss
News Report, Monica Quesada Terry Bell has the perfect explanation for what happened to his son. “He was at the right place at the wrong time,” Bell said. “It was just timing....
24
Apr
Hooked On, and Scared of, Smartphones
News Feature, Adrienne Chainey “Smartphone” has been a household term since around the time of the Blackberry, which was the first phone to begin utilizing wireless email in 2002. Since then,...
20
Apr
East Bay Parks Campaign Targets Local Youth
News Report, Peter Schurmann California, and the Bay Area in particular, is blessed with some truly magnificent natural treasures. Still, while many of these outdoor wonders are often no more than...
Why Richmond’s General Plan Must Pass
Op-Ed, Sheryl Lane Richmond has reached a major milestone with the City Council hearing on the adoption of the General Plan scheduled for April 17th. The opportunities presented by Richmond’s General...
16
Apr
African-American Elder Plays Key Role in Violence Prevention Efforts
Profile, Monica Quesada Bennie Singleton quietly entered the church, Richmond's Garden of Peace Ministries, looking for other “night-walkers.” With a household of children and grandchildren waiting for her at home, there...
