City Council Adopts Anti-Harassment Ordinance For Tenants
The Richmond City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to adopt an ordinance meant to protect residential tenants from harassment by landlords....
09
Jul
08
Jul
At Redistricting Hearing, Richmond Weighs Return to At-Large Voting
Before Richmond begins redrawing voting districts, some on the City Council argue at-large elections are needed to hold members accountable to the entire city....
07
Jul
Bill Ending ‘Slavery’ in Prisons Advances in Cal Legislature
The California Abolition Act seeks to remove language from the California Constitution that allows "involuntary servitude ...
07
Jul
‘We Can Reimagine How We Teach’: How Four WCCUSD Teachers Adapted to Distance Learning
Four WCCUSD teachers — two in high school, one in elementary and one in special education — shared how the coronavirus affected their approach to education....
05
Jul
My Colorful First Trip to Mexico Felt Like Falling in Love
A young man, who is Mexican American, writes about the sights, activities and emotions of his first trip out of the United States....
02
Jul
Richmond Passes Budget, Retains City Manager and Attorney
Mayor Tom Butt had accused the city manager and city attorney of improperly investigating him and called a vote to remove them from their positions....
01
Jul
Madres son obligadas a más sacrificios durante la pandemia
Ambas madres que trabajan y madres amas de casa están bajo más presión al hacer malabares con el cuidado de niños, quehaceres domésticos, el aprendizaje a distancia, y otras responsabilidades....
30
Jun
‘In Our Mothers’ Garden’ Digs Deep Into Black Motherhood
Review: The Netflix documentary "In Our Mothers' Garden" provides an intimate look into Black women's lives and their complex relationships with their moms....
28
Jun
Richmond’s LGBTQ Community Wants More Safe Spaces
LGBTQ people from Richmond share their concerns over how they are treated and the lack of safe spaces, particularly for queer people of color....
25
Jun
Richmond to Let Property Owners Host People Living in Cars
Vice Mayor Demnlus Johnson and the Richmond Race and Equity Team also made recommendations to the City Council regarding hiring practices, housing and more....
24
Jun
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
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....
