Fighting Global Warming Requires an Equity Approach
Bigger wildfires. More intense heat waves and drought. Climate change is devastating for all Americans but especially poor people and ethnic minorities....
24
Jun
24
Jun
Para Combatir El Calentamiento Global Se Requiere Un Enfoque De Equidad
Las comunidades étnicas son las más afectadas por los desastres naturales, las olas de calor y la falta de espacios verdes....
23
Jun
Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Dead as Homicides Surge in Richmond
Two suspects are wanted after eight people were shot and three of them killed, bringing Richmond's homicide total so far this year up to 11....
23
Jun
Small Businesses Are Still Fighting to Survive the Pandemic
Community support and adaptability have helped some small businesses weather the pandemic, but they still need government support to recover....
23
Jun
Healthy Richmond to Celebrate 10 Years of Success
The Healthy Richmond Hub has supported positive change in healthcare, criminal justice reform, racial justice, affordable housing and more....
22
Jun
New Bikeshare Program Tries to Make Biking More Accessible in Richmond
The company co-founded by Usain Bolt offers payment options for riders without smartphones or credit or debit cards and lower fees for people on government aid....
21
Jun
Q&A: Richmond Police Chief Bisa French Looks Ahead After $3 Million Cut
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said she wants to work with the community as she considers changes following the decision to cut the police budget....
17
Jun
City Council Cuts $3 Million, 12 Positions From Police Department
After months of debate, the Richmond City Council voted to reduce the police budget and use the money for other public safety measures....
17
Jun
Richmond Rallies to Defund Police
Community members spoke out about criminal justice, experiences with police and why they want to see the police budget decrease....
15
Jun
Families Desperately Await Schools to Open
As a stay-at-home school year comes to a close again, students, parents and teachers in communities of color share their frustrations with distance learning....
14
Jun
WCCUSD Projects Budget Deficit in Future Years
The West Contra Costa Board of Education on Wednesday discussed the district's financial situation, student performance and educational goals....
14
Jun
Some Upbeat News for Black Businesses Still Reeling From Pandemic Losses
California has pledged $2.5 billion in financial support for small businesses, especially those that serve or are owned by people of color....
11
Jun
Council Moves Toward Balanced Budget Without Layoffs
With projected city expenses and revenue nearly even, the Richmond City Council also voted Tuesday not to include any layoffs in the next city budget....
10
Jun
For Their Health, Older People Get Back in the Water
Now that the Richmond Swim Center and Plunge have reopened, two women say they missed the pain relief and health benefits of being in the water....
09
Jun
Kennedy Girls Soccer Seniors Reflect After Difficult Year: ‘Every Loss Is a Win’
Five graduating seniors say playing for the Kennedy girls' soccer team gave them a bit of the high school experience lost to the coronavirus....
