Re-Writing the Story of Richmond Through RAW Talent
By Molly Raynor On a sunny afternoon in Richmond last Spring, a group of 5th - 8th grade students gathered outside in a circle on the grass to write poems during...
04
Sep
04
Sep
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS 2012
Advice, Alicia Marie When it comes to high school, first impressions really do last a lifetime. So to make sure that you’re counted in among the 75.4 % who graduate from...
A Message Home, from San Quentin to Richmond
Written and compiled by “Malik” SAN QUENTIN, Calif. -- Since 2006, the men of the Richmond Project – a group of inmates from Richmond who are now incarcerated at San Quentin...
16
Aug
New Hope for Undocumented Students with Deferred Action
News Feature, Iraida Santillan Alejandra was only nine years old when she left Jalisco, Mexico with her mother and younger sister to join their father in the United States. Alejandra’s father...
Bored at Home? Hidden Gems Offer Summertime Fun in Richmond
Feature, Adrienne Chainey With summer under way, many people find being cooped up inside to be a downer. But wait! Whether you like to do things outdoors, or just don’t...
07
Aug
Youth React to Chevron Refinery Disaster
(Photo by Adam Kruggel) Leer en Español First Person, Various, Posted: Aug 10, 2012 On the night of Monday, August 6, residents of Richmond, California were advised to seek shelter indoors due to a series of...
01
Aug
Youth and Depression: What to Look For, Where to Go For Help
News Feature, Adrienne Chainey Clinical depression is a very common and very serious occurrence, yet it often goes misunderstood by young people -- as well as the adults who care about...
16
Jul
Coronado YMCA, MFI, Team Up for Resource Fair
News Feature, Taisa Grant The Coronado YMCA was at the center of this city’s ongoing community-building efforts when it hosted a resource fair on June 30th to bring tangible and basic...
11
Jul
In Richmond, A Love of Soccer But Nowhere to Play
News Report, Monica Quesada RICHMOND, Calif. -- Angel Leon has learned how to express his feelings through soccer. If he's angry, for example, he’ll use that emotion in the game, "not...
27
Jun
Richmond Swims Gets Youth in the Water
News Feature, Monica Quesada Caleb Monteiro, 6, was the only one in the lane at the pool, kicking away on his back. He swam for 30 minutes and today he did...
18
Jun
New Approach to Ending Gun Violence Wins Praise & Sparks Controversy
Last month, D'vondre Woodwards, a 23-year-old man from North Richmond, decided to go eat a hot dog at Casper's in Central Richmond. As he sat outside the restaurant eating his...
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...
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...
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...
