Richmond Ranked Most Diverse City in the U.S.
Richmond residents embrace the city's cultural diversity, but some say it is being diminished by socioeconomic segregation....
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Sep
30
Sep
Gov. Newsom’s New $15 Billion Climate Change Program Includes Grants for Communities
The money will be used to help California fight, prepare for and prevent heat waves, drought, wildfires and other disasters caused by climate change....
29
Sep
Opinion: I Hope Gov. Newsom Woke Up Thanking Black Women for Recall Results
Prominent and unsung Black women alike helped Gov. Gavin Newsom survive the attempted recall, just like they helped Joe Biden become president....
27
Sep
Why Is Richmond Plagued by Power Outages — 269 in a Month?
Over the past month, Richmond has seen 269 power outages, with nearly 70% triggered by weather conditions such as rain, fog and lightning....
23
Sep
Richmond Explores Ways To Hinder Auto Sideshows
Citizens' arrests and license plate readers are just two methods Richmond Police might use to try to put a stop to illegal auto sideshows....
23
Sep
California’s Housing Crisis Rooted in Racist Zoning Laws
Set back by discriminatory housing practices and financial difficulties made worse by the pandemic, millions of renters are at risk of eviction....
23
Sep
La crisis de la vivienda en California está arraigada en las leyes racistas de la zonificación
Con vencimiento de las moratorias estatales y federales sobre el desalojo por no pagar la renta, más de 2 millones de arrendatarios adultos están en riesgo inminente de desalojo....
22
Sep
Some Eager, Some Reluctant — Teens Reflect on the Vaccine
One is trying to convince their dad to get the COVID-19 vaccine, while another got the shot because theirs made the appointment. That and more from Vista High....
21
Sep
Advocates Work to Counteract Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Communities
Misinformation and distrust of the medical system have helped make many Black people reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine....
20
Sep
The Walls in My Room Echo Your Name: A Young Man’s Open Letter to His Love
Richmond youth and Pulse contributor Juan Mendoza professes his love and appreciation of girlfriend Tania Perez for all to hear....
17
Sep
City Council Approves Three-Year Extension for Task Force
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday extended the term of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force until June 2024....
17
Sep
Mayor Tom Butt Says He’s Leaving Public Life After Term Ends
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt, who has spent more than a quarter century in public office, said he won’t run for office again after his term ends in January 2023....
15
Sep
After Winning Recall Election, Newsom Says “Let’s Get Back to Work”
The effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to have failed, with almost two-thirds of the votes counted and a large majority cast to keep him in office....
15
Sep
COVID-19 Vaccination or Test Required For Some Contra Costa County Businesses
To enter restaurants, bars, gyms and certain other Contra Costa businesses, people will have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or recent negative test....
13
Sep
‘We Came to Ball for Him’: Contra Costa Honors Slain Quarterback With Opening Win
The Contra Costa College football team beat Merced College 35-19 on Sept. 4 in the Comets' first game since the death of quarterback Tyler Dickson....
