Arrest Made in Murder of Richmond Community Leader
Vallejo Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Richmond community activist Landrin Kelly....
24
Feb
24
Feb
MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE – WORLD CLASS FUNDRAISER — DON’T FORGET TO PASS THE HAT
We must remember to fully engage our community. Small gifts are powerful: they demonstrate support to those who can give more. And grassroots fundraising keeps us tied to those we serve....
22
Feb
Fears Under The Trump Administration? Local Youth Weigh In
As demonstrations amplify across Kern County around Trump’s recent policies on immigration, women’s rights, anti-LGBTQ action, or the GOP’s agenda to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, there is real fear among youth across the County. We asked local youth to think about their fears under this new administration and share...
22
Feb
Los Soñadores Se Preocupan Por El Futuro, y Nuestros Padres
Desde que el Presidente Trump asumió el cargo, muchos grupos minoritarios han estado monitoreando con cuidado sus siguientes acciones como comandante en jefe. Un grupo en particular, conocido como "Soñadores" [“Dreamers”] – jóvenes inmigrantes indocumentados que fueron traídos al país cuando niños - están entre aquellos que prestan mucha atención...
20
Feb
Contra Costa Board of Supervisors Approves Controversial Jail Expansion
After years of opposition by Richmond residents, a proposal to expand West County Detention Facility was approved by the County Board of Supervisors in a vote of 4-1. Supervisor John Gioia was the only opposing vote....
20
Feb
New Solar Power Farm Opens in Richmond
Richmond has opened a new solar power facility that will produce enough solar energy to power 600 homes per year. Energy provider MCE, JHS Properties and City of Richmond officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the new two-megawatt facility on Feb 14....
17
Feb
Hundreds Attend ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Protest in Arvin
More than 400 Arvin residents and community leaders joined people across the nation yesterday to let America know the impact that immigrants have on the U.S. economy....
15
Feb
Black History Month in the Trump Era
When Black History Month comes along, it’s about getting the chance to remember who we are, what has happened to us, all we’ve endured and have overcome, despite the grip of white supremacy....
13
Feb
Dreamers Worry About Our Future, and Our Parents
Since President Trump took office, many minority groups have been watching closely for his next moves as commander in chief. One group in particular, known as “Dreamers” – young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the country as children – are among those paying close attention to what the president...
13
Feb
Backlash Against Muslim Ban Offers Hope, But Immigrants Still Vulnerable
The same week the Ninth Circuit decision was announced in San Francisco, ICE arrested approximately 160 people in Southern California....
10
Feb
Richmond Takes First Step in Creating Neighborhood Parking Permits
Richmond residents who live in neighborhoods impacted by commuter parking could soon get some relief....
08
Feb
Would You Like Fried Chicken With That?
Have you ever imagined walking into your local gas station to get a box of fried chicken with a side of rice and a biscuit? Neither have I, until I checked out the Golden 7 Quick Stop. Located at 525 23rd Street, the gas station has bold letters reading Krispy...
08
Feb
Ending DACA Would Leave Hole in Economy, Study Says
Studies show that Pres. Trump's ending the DACA exemption for young undocumented Dreamers would cost the U.S. economically....
07
Feb
Protesters Call Out Sheriff for Cooperation with ICE
Over 100 demonstrators from across Contra Costa County crowded onto the front steps of Sheriff David Livingston’s office in Martinez. Their message: “Sheriff Livingston, Get Out Of the Deportation Business.”...
