More than 150 people took to Civic Center plaza before the July 18 meeting, where planning commissioners considered an ordinance that would effectively ban the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke, a byproduct of the oil refining process....
Richmond's City Manager Carlos Martinez, fired from his post Tuesday by a split city council vote, said he believes union objections to his recommendations for "organizational restructuring" was a part of the reason why the council acted to terminate his five-year contract after just 9 months....
On a busy day, the people behind Loaded Chickn serve up to 60 pounds of poultry to as many as 300 customers. The lines that used to form when they were stationed in the parking lot of The Plug Tattoo & Piercing got so long that neighbors complained to the...
Read in English Por Denis Pérez-Bravo El contrato del Departamento de Policía de Richmond con una compañía de software de reconocimiento facial y lector automático de placas vehiculares expirará luego de que los residentes preocupados por la relación de la compañía con las autoridades de inmigración instaron al concejo de la ciudad...
During the grand opening for Kaleidoscope Coffee’s renovated backyard on July 6, owner Cassie Cushing sat at a picnic table, relishing in the shade from a giant acacia tree and the breeze of that particular late morning....
El Proyecto de Retorno Seguro de Richmond (Safe Return) está explorando problemas comunes entre uno de los grupos más desatendidos del Condado de Contra Costa: estudiantes anteriormente encarcelados de middle y high school....
The Lights for Liberty vigil was a series of events held across the nation July 12 to protest the Trump Administration’s immigration policies, specifically the conditions in immigrant detention facilities....
By Michael J. Fitzgerald | Photo credit: CNWS_Stephen Joseph The Concord Naval Weapons Station officially joined the East Bay Regional Park District July 13 in a ceremony at the former naval facility. "This is a proud moment for the Park District," EBRPD board member Beverly Lane said. "It shows the great power...
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $214.8 billion budget that prioritizes education, housing, and expanded health services, he told a conference call with Latino media, even as it sets money aside for a “rainy day.” The California governor also told reporters that he is committed to making sure Latinos and other ethnic...
By Ilana Sawyer | Photo via Fiona Ma's office Operating a legal cannabis business in Richmond, while the federal government still considers it a crime, was a major theme of the 2019 Cannabis Forum June 5 at the Cobiz building. Over 160 cannabis business owners, customers, policy makers, advocates and enthusiasts attended...
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Every 10 years, Californians have the opportunity to participate in a major political project as part of a special 14-member, state-appointed commission. The citizens of California, through the California State Auditor (CSA) office, sets up the commission and tasks it with drawing the 120 legislative...
By Denis Perez-Bravo Debra Smith noticed some familiar faces as hundreds of people passed her jewelry booth July 6 during the third annual East Richmond Heights Art and Music Festival. She says the small festival on Bernhard Avenue has an intimate feeling that allows neighbors to connect. “I have seen many of these...
By Denis Perez-Bravo Housing advocate Sasha Graham remembers Richmond before rent control, and the damage high rent increases had on her and her son. For Graham, the 6-1 Senate Judiciary Committee vote in favor of Assembly Bill 1482’s anti-rent gouging and just-cause eviction laws on June 9 takes California a step closer...
Commentary, Hannah Mendoza In elementary school, people called me a tomboy. I played soccer with my guy friends and could care less about my appearance. I came to school with a low messy pony tail and wore my school uniform skirt with red leggings with snowflakes on them. I wore jeans with hand-me...
By Michael J. Fitzgerald The West Contra Costa County Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) is seeking input from current and potential riders about expanding its express bus service. WCCTAC is considering expanding express bus service to Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo, Richmond, unincorporated communities in west Contra Costa County, and San Francisco. The committee is...
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