Next Up: Californians Brace For the ‘Twindemic’
As we head toward fall, and COVID-19 persists, experts forecast how our lives may look and the challenges we are likely to confront....
03
Sep
03
Sep
Q&A: Ahmad Anderson Is a ‘Native Son’ of Richmond Politics
Ahmad Anderson, whose parents were both city leaders, says his top priority is a COVID-19 health and welfare plan in our City Council candidate interview series....
02
Sep
Q&A: Claudia Jimenez Wants to Give Residents ‘More Power’
Our series of Richmond City Council candidate interviews continues with Claudia Jimenez, an immigrant from Colombia who says she favors "bold solutions."...
01
Sep
Q&A: Ms. Dandie Says Richmond City Council ‘Needs New Faces’
First in a series of interviews with candidates for Richmond's first district elections is Ms. Dandie, who promises to listen to small businesses and residents....
01
Sep
Gov. and Lawmakers Cut Last-Minute Deal for Renters Before Evictions Resume Sept. 2
The clock was ticking as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers circled up to cut a deal to save the state from the wave of evictions they expect would happen...
28
Aug
Newsom Announces Framework for Reopening California Counties
Counties will be categorized into tiers according to their rate of COVID-19 cases and positive tests, which corresponds to what sectors may be allowed to reopen....
27
Aug
WCCUSD Board Approves Safety Requirements for In-Person Learning
The West Contra Costa Board of Education has approved a set of health and safety requirements that districts must meet before in-person schooling may resume....
27
Aug
Democrats Divided: Newsom’s Family-Leave Plan Faces Resistance From His Own Party
The pandemic has revealed a schism between progressive Democrats and moderates, wrestling with the needs of hard-hit businesses and working parents and caregivers....
26
Aug
Election Experts, Activists Urge People to Vote Early
With postal service slowed and fewer poll workers available due to COVID-19, experts urge Americans to vote before Election Day whether in person or by mail....
24
Aug
Richmond Police Officer Dies of COVID-19 Complications
Sgt. Virgil Thomas, who was with RPD for 24 years, has died after he reportedly caught the coronavirus on the job. At the time of his death, he was under...
19
Aug
Mask Fines Vary Widely Throughout California
Masks are required statewide, but enforcement and penalties are up to local governments, which critics say could disproportionately affect people of color....
18
Aug
Contra Costa May Allow In-Person Learning at Some Elementary Schools
Contra Costa County Health Services announced Tuesday that it will begin accepting waivers to allow in-person learning at public and private elementary schools....
17
Aug
Mental Health Toll Rising From COVID-19 Effects
Doctors discuss the mental health toll of the pandemic, warn that a vaccine is still far off and suggest an early warning system to boost the U.S. response....
17
Aug
Richmond Promise Provides Relief for Scholars, Prepares for Fall
When schools closed, it threw students' lives into disarray, especially those from low-income families, so Richmond Promise launched a coronavirus relief fund....
13
Aug
Mobile Teeth-Whitening Business Booms During Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has hurt many Richmond businesses, but Pearly Whites is doing well, likely thanks to a careful setup and lower prices than a dentist....
