Putting 2019 In Perspective As a New Parent
In September, I welcomed a baby boy. Every day since, I have wondered how I would teach him to embrace the complexities, horrors and beauty of the world that surrounds...
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Dec
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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. ...
17
Aug
Te’s Corner: Waking Up, Staying Awake
No matter how conscious your mind, if your heart and soul are not alive with love, being awake could drive you mad crazy....
01
Aug
Andrew Yang: ‘Technology and Automation Are the Problem’
Andrew Yang is reportedly the first Asian American to run for president of the United States. Leer en Español By Michael J. Fitzgerald Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said technology is not getting...
08
Jul
Obituary: Donald ‘Donnie’ Warren
Obituary Longtime Richmond Barber Remembered as Renaissance Man Donald Warren, longtime owner of Don's Headquarters barbershop in Berkeley, died on May 29. He was 68. Born in Martinez, “Donnie” — as he would be...
05
Jun
‘Mayor of Parchester’ Honored With Memorial Garden
Beloved Richmond icon Mary “Peace” Head was memorialized in the community she loved with a garden named in her honor, complete with a bench and a plaque bearing her name....
04
Jun
Community Remembers ‘Ms. Ann’ For Her Impact
Ann Cyrus, 64, passed away in her home on May 28, 2019. Born in Oakland on Nov. 29, 1954 to Allen and Emma Lee Cyrus, she attended Presentation High School...
20
May
Khalid’s Corner: Don’t Mature Before Your Time
Just appreciate your youth, get as much done as you can. You don’t want to wake up one day an old head with a vocabulary that only consist of would’ve,...
01
May
A Neighborhood Market with Roots in India
Running the store is Harjinder Singh. His journey to becoming owner of the Point Richmond Market is one that took many years, crossed many miles and passed many obstacles. Through...
16
Apr
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
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....
