Grads Look Forward to Next Steps
The CC Pulse asked recent Contra Costa College graduates what the achievement — and the journey — meant to them. ...
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Jun
10
Jun
At Richmond Pride, Community and Acceptance Grow
Richmond’s LGBTQ community celebrated acceptance alongside a community of allies during the Rainbow Alliance’s 5th Pride event at the Marina Bay Park on June 1....
09
Jun
Slain Youth Nico Martinez Remembered at the Milo Foundation, “His Happy Place”
Family, friends and community members gathered June 2 at the Milo Foundation on 220 S. Garrard Blvd. to unveil a banner in memory of Nico Martinez on what would have been his 21st birthday....
09
Jun
Re-Entry Activists Seek Ways to Support Formerly Incarcerated Youth
Richmond’s Safe Return Project’s newly released report, “Curbing The School to Prison Pipeline,” found that most young people impacted by the criminal justice system in West County do not receive trauma counseling or support in returning to school after their incarceration....
06
Jun
Se Recuerda a Nico Martínez en el Milo Foundation, “Su Lugar Feliz”
Familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad se reunieron el 2 de junio en el Milo Foundation en 220 S. Garrard Blvd. para presentar una pancarta en memoria de Nico Martínez el día que hubiera cumplido 21 años....
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 in Berkeley and Fresno State University. ...
03
Jun
Acts to Follow: An Update on Five California State Bills That Could Affect Your Safety, How You Make Money, Where You Send Your Kids to School, Where You Live and More
Here’s an update on five pieces of California state legislation that could have impact on the conduct of your local police and the way you live. - from how (and how much) you get paid, to the school you select for your children and where you reside (or invest)...
03
Jun
Census Champions — Jeri Green’s Life-Long Crusade To Reverse Historic Undercounts
Jeri Green’s passion for the census is still sunrise bright. An outspoken champion of the concerns of African Africans and any people who have been diminished, marginalized or systemically undercounted, she is an enthusiastic and determined advocate for how participation in the census can contribute to healthier communities and a...
01
Jun
Local Happenings: June 2019
Richmond’s "Juneteenth" celebration Saturday, June 15 will include a parade through four Richmond neighborhoods as well as a family festival....
01
Jun
International Day of Protest Centers on Chevron’s Environmental Impact
To protest what they see as the Chevron Corp.’s history of injustice in Richmond, activists gathered May 21 at the Castro Street entrance of the refinery, as part of International Anti-Chevron Day....
01
Jun
Report Says Bias Responsible for POC Earning Less in Restaurant Industry
The majority of restaurant workers in California are people of color, yet most of the restaurant jobs that pay a livable wage in the Bay Area belong to white workers, a new report shows....
29
May
Comforting and Supporting Friends With Mental Illness Issues
We asked members of our youth reporting team to weigh in on their experiences with mental health and their peers....
Mayor and Council Clash Over Police Commission Appointments
After two months of rejected appointments and heated city council meetings that went late into the night, Richmond Mayor Tom Butt continues to struggle to get council approval of his appointees to the Community Police Review Commission (CPRC)....
28
May
Richmond Showcases Clean-Air Vehicles
Electric cars — and information on how you might be able to afford one — will be featured as part of a clean-air vehicle showcase set for Wednesday, May 29....
