24 Apr

In 2014, it seemed as if Craigslist posted a new security position every few hours. Even my peers spoke as if security represented a gold mine. "You can pick your own schedule, with guaranteed overtime and pay above minimum wage," they said. What high school graduate would turn that down?...

23 Apr

Richmond High School Health Academy students received a special presentation from Kaiser Permanente as part of a “reverse job shadow day” on February 9. Students in attendance at this first-ever event learned about different medical professions and got a taste of what working in those professions would be like....

19 Apr

The cost of a University of California education, feeling welcomed on campus and whether academic records are strong enough. These were among the concerns raised by a group of 16 African American parents - educators, counselors, community college students - in a candid conversation with UC President Janet Napolitano....

19 Apr

In 2015, her name suddenly appeared in news articles about the nomination of a new candidate for the Richmond City Council. In the media, Claudia Jimenez, 37, remained undefined, only noted for her organizing work with Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organizations (CCISCO). At minimum, Jimenez, who at the time...

18 Apr

Carrying signs, chanting and marching through Central Richmond, roughly 40 community members came out to support victims and survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence at the annual Take Back The Night event on April 6....

17 Apr

The following took place on the April 10 broadcast of Street Soldiers, a live call-in radio show airing Sunday nights on KMEL 106.1 FM. Co-hosts Dr. Joseph Marshall and Deborah "Lady" Estell discussed domestic violence with Cherri Allison, executive director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center....

15 Apr

According to a 2014 study, nearly one-third of teens in high school show symptoms of depression. The study also found that Hispanic youth are more likely than white or black youth to report feeling sad or hopeless for extended periods of time; additionally, girls were more likely than boys to...

15 Apr

Ed. Note: More than a year since California voters passed Prop. 47, studies show that counties across the state are seeing reductions in their prison populations. The law, which allows individuals to reclassify certain non-violent felonies to misdemeanors, also requires that the state reinvest savings from those reduced prison populations...

05 Apr

The Iron Triangle's annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 26 -- sponsored by the City of Richmond’s Crime Prevention Department and the Richmond Police, among others -- has become a family tradition in the neighborhood for children of all ages....

05 Apr

The search for a new superintendent of West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) is in full swing after the school board hired a search firm in February. The importance of getting this hire right cannot be underestimated. Our new leader has the power to transform the district and provide a...

05 Apr

According to a new study, teenagers who listen to rap become sexually active earlier than their peers. The study found that when middle school students listened to rap for three or more hours a day, they were more likely to believe that their peers had become sexually active, and subsequently...

01 Apr

Oakland native and 20-year-old R&B singer Kehlani reportedly attempted suicide earlier this week. She posted a photo on Instagram of herself hospitalized with an IV in her arm. Part of the caption included, "Today I wanted to leave this earth. Being completely selfish for once. Never thought I'd get to...

31 Mar

Richmond Main Street Initiative and the Richmond Arts And Culture Commission will sponsor a reception for the Art In Windows Spring 2016 exhibit from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at 402 Harbor Way. The exhibit will feature photography by Josue Hernandez, Saida Hogan Nassirruddin, Marni Temple, Carnell Rogers and...

30 Mar

  Column, Mel and Pearl Shaw “We wear a lot of hats around here.” This is a common refrain at many small and medium-sized nonprofits. It’s even true amongst larger nonprofits that are under-resourced. “We wear a lot of hats around here.” This is a common refrain at many small and medium-sized nonprofits....

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