Powerlifter Finds Strength in Failure
Richmond resident Jonathan Santos sees powerlifting as a vehicle to one day win the annual World’s Strongest Man competition. It’s a dream that won’t be easy....
16
Apr
16
Apr
Richmond High’s Schmalz Honored for Teaching Excellence
Madison Schmalz was one of four teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District honored with the Teaching Excellence Award, better known as Teacher of the Year. It’s given...
23
Mar
‘State of the City’ a Mix of Triumphs and Challenges
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt began his State of the City address with the overall finances of the city, saying they’re currently “stable.”...
14
Mar
Spend Some Time in the Dark
Like developing film from a camera, some of the best work happens in the dark, where your best efforts and sacrifices are unseen and go unnoticed. ...
15
Feb
Q&A: Nat Bates on Returning to City Council
In November, Nathaniel “Nat” Bates won the closest victory of any race on a California ballot: winning by nine votes to claim his eighth term on the Richmond city council....
14
Feb
Khalid’s Corner: Growing Up as a Richmond Kid
It should be no surprise that I love my city so much. I’m a Richmond kid....
13
Feb
Ryan Turner: From Drug Dealer to Community Healer
Ryan Turner did not want to be the average trainer working in a commercial chain gym, nor a social media fitness model. He felt compelled to provide something more authentic...
05
Feb
Ms. Stone Helps Me Solve My Math Problems
It’s motivating to know I have a teacher like Ms. Stone who cares deeply about me graduating and continuing my education. Her support has helped me learn....
01
Feb
New Book Examines Life Inside Section 8
Richmond native Tyjohn Sykes is a poet and “youth justice assistant” at the RYSE Center. His first book, Section 8, is based on a poem of the same name that...
24
Dec
Fellowship Program Seeks to Create a New Group of Community Activists
Five Richmond residents who have spent time behind bars are working not only to better their own lives but also to help people like them....
22
Nov
Commission Votes to Rename Park After Peacemaker
On December 4, the City Council will vote on the proposal to rename Atchison Village Park in honor of Richard Boyd....
22
Nov
Why I Understand What Is
I know I taught that team at least one thing: your word should be bond to your life....
15
Nov
Anthony Caro: ‘Though I lost this election, I didn’t fail’
Being a 21-year-old candidate, I faced many challenges. Though I lost this election, I didn’t fail. ...
19
Oct
Khalid’s Corner: The Importance of Listening
In my case, you can say that I’m lucky that I didn’t lose my life because, in most cases, I learned from being burned, instead of learning from the magic...
25
Sep
Jim Rogers: ‘We Have a Lot of Potential
City Council candidate Jim Rogers spoke with The CC Pulse about decreasing violence, staying on top of environmental concerns, and finding solutions to serve residents and business owners. ...
