Bad Weather Prompts Homeless-Help Agencies to Gear Up
Homeless shelters and warming centers in Contra Costa County have increased capacity this week because of bad weather, the county said....
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Jan
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Dec
Q&A: New Council Member Soheila Bana Stays Focused on Public Safety
Incoming Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana spoke to the Pulse about public safety and other city issues following her election....
05
Dec
‘Magic Drive’ for Homeless Held in Memory of Slain Richmond Teen
Three years after Richmond teen Jamarrea “JMac” Frazier was shot and killed, his family marked the day by collecting donations Nov. 26 for unhoused people....
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Nov
City Extends Contract With SOS! Richmond
City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to extend the length and increase the monetary value of the city's contract with SOS! Richmond, which helps unhoused residents....
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Nov
Initial Indications Point to Low Voter Turnout in Richmond
Richmond residents voted for a new mayor, three new City Council members and rent control in the midterm election on Tuesday....
08
Nov
State, Local Officials Take Actions to Tackle Homelessness Crisis
California state and local officials are serious about tackling the state's growing homelessness crisis head on as it continues to rise....
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Oct
Rydin Road RV Camp Cleared; Residents Say They Felt Forced to Leave Their Homes
By Saturday, the last 28 people living in vehicles on Rydin Road were relocated by Richmond’s Public Works and Police departments....
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Sep
What Inclusion for All Means: California Embraces Master Plan for Older Adults
Advocates met Sept. 20 in Sacramento at a conference for California's 10-year Master Plan for Aging, meant to address inequities for older and disabled people....
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Sep
With Encampment Closing Soon, Some Unhoused Residents Still Have Nowhere to Go
The Rydin Road encampment where some of Richmond’s unhoused residents live is set to close in less than 10 days, but many don't have a viable plan to move on....
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Aug
Rydin Road Homeless Encampment Set to Close
The Richmond City Council voted Monday to close the Rydin Road encampment where some unhoused people live in RVs by Sept. 30....
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Jun
City Considers Expanding Scope of Funds for Unhoused People
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday on additional uses for money for unhoused people, including for flights if they have family who would taken them in....
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Jun
City Council Passes New Richmond Budget
The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to pass a city budget that includes money for unhoused services and public safety and youth employment initiatives....
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May
Homelessness in Contra Costa County Jumps Nearly 35% Since 2019
County officials say the increase in the unhoused population underscores a severe shortage of affordable housing and the impacts of the pandemic....
09
May
East Bay-North Highlights Tiny Homes For National Rebuilding Day
Local organizations came together to host an event April 30 for National Rebuilding Day, kicking off efforts to revitalize the Iron Triangle....
30
Jan
Unhoused Narratives: Hoping for Better Days
Pulse photojournalist Denis Perez-Bravo spoke with some of Richmond's unhoused residents about their hopes and struggles....
