Staying Local, Permanently
We get to live and build a family in the city I know and love. Granted, Richmond has its issues, but nothing that cannot be changed....
10
Aug
10
Aug
In Nia Wilson’s Name, ‘We should be doing it all’
The day after Nia Wilson was stabbed to death at the MacArthur BART platform, her godfather, activist Daryle Allums, led a crowd of protesters and mourners in a chant outside the station where she died....
06
Aug
A Year Later, Not Yet Risen From the Ashes
A Richmond teacher is still trying to rebuild her home almost a year after it burned down. ...
03
Aug
Should North Richmond Finally Become Part of Richmond?
After decades of failing, Richmond leaders are trying yet again to bring the small, underserved community of North Richmond into its jurisdiction. Some residents are hesitant; others hope this time will be different....
02
Aug
She Got Her Baby Back From Immigration Foster Care. Now, What?
An undocumented mother was reunited with her daughter. The first 36 hours brought a mix of joy, questions about the separation and worries about the future....
01
Aug
Local Happenings: August 2018
The Rosie the Riveter Home Front Rally returns to Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11. This free, family-friendly event will feature swing dance lessons, a home front history hike, and a costume contest. ...
31
Jul
Núcleo de Negocios Pretende Traer Nueva Vida al Centro
Nuevas opciones gastronómicas llegarán al centro de Richmond como parte del nuevo Richmond Business Hub....
28
Jul
Civil Rights Leaders Call For Public Comment On 2020 Census
Civil rights leaders joined census policy experts July 17 in an urgent plea, particularly to communities of color, for a show of public activism to derail a fast-moving Trump administration effort to undercount them. The fight begins by taking full advantage of a narrow window of opportunity in which to...
27
Jul
Richmond Prohíbe Tabaco Aromatizado y Cigarrillos de Mentol
El concejo de Richmond votó unánimemente para prohibir la venta de cigarrillos mentolados y productos de tabaco con sabor en la ciudad. La decisión viene tras meses de investigación llevada a cabo por activistas estudiantiles y reuniones entre empresarios locales, sus representantes y funcionarios de la ciudad...
23
Jul
State ‘Soda Tax’ Ban Leaves Richmond Program For Youth At Risk
While a diverse group of community organizers in Richmond were gathering signatures in support of a citywide soda tax for the November ballot, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law banning cities and counties across the state from taxing any groceries including sugary beverages for the next 12 years....
20
Jul
Khalid’s Corner: Half a Century Living
On Saturday I turned 50. I feel good because I’ve had 50 extraordinary years – highs and lows, ups and downs and come back arounds....
19
Jul
Business Hub Aims to Bring New Life to Downtown
New food and dining options are coming to downtown Richmond as part of the new Richmond Business Hub. Located on the bottom floor of the BART parking garage at 16th Street and Macdonald Avenue, the nearly 10,000-square-foot retail space will be home to a food hall-style setup with a variety...
16
Jul
Richmond Bans Flavored Tobacco and Menthol Cigarettes
The Richmond city council unanimously voted to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products in the city. ...
16
Jul
Tensions Rise Over School District Spending Plan
Last month, West Contra Costa County’s school board unanimously approved $54 million in spending for the 2018-2019 school year to improve services for underserved students, including English language-learners and students of color....
16
Jul
Ethnic Media Leaders to Secretary of Commerce—Withdraw Citizenship Question from 2020 Census
In our view (The CC Pulse), collecting citizenship status data from every resident for the first time in 70 years will jeopardize any serious effort to achieve a complete count. We join dozens of ethnic media outlets across the country in demanding that the Department of Commerce withdraw the question....
