Richmond: At the Forefront of the Childhood Obesity Discussion
By April Suwalsky "Childhood obesity isn't some simple, discrete issue. There's no one cause we can pinpoint. There's no one program we can fund to make it go away. Rather,...
04
Sep
Richmond Co-op Does More Than Just Fix Bikes
Leer en Español News Feature, Monica Quesada James Johnson, 20, is a bike mechanic. Born and raised in Richmond, Johnson has for years fixed bikes out of his own garage, all the...
04
Sep
Re-Writing the Story of Richmond Through RAW Talent
By Molly Raynor On a sunny afternoon in Richmond last Spring, a group of 5th - 8th grade students gathered outside in a circle on the grass to write poems during...
04
Sep
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS 2012
Advice, Alicia Marie When it comes to high school, first impressions really do last a lifetime. So to make sure that you’re counted in among the 75.4 % who graduate from...
A Message Home, from San Quentin to Richmond
Written and compiled by “Malik” SAN QUENTIN, Calif. -- Since 2006, the men of the Richmond Project – a group of inmates from Richmond who are now incarcerated at San Quentin...
31
Aug
Comfort and Serenity in the Iron Triangle
News Feature, William H. Fraker In the neighborhood known as the Iron Triangle, comfort and serenity can be found at the corner of 6th and MacDonald, where a once-barren lot...
31
Aug
Cooperativa de Richmond Hace Más Que Arreglar Bicis
Read in English Reportaje, Monica Quesada James Johnson de 20 años es un mecánico de bicicletas. Nacido y criado en Richmond, Johnson ha arreglado bicis en su propia casa por años, mientras...
Jóvenes Reaccionan Al Desastre de la Refinería de Chevron
Read in English En primera persona, Varios La noche del lunes, 6 de agosto, a los residentes de Richmond, California, se les aconsejó buscar refugio debido a una serie de explosiones que...
16
Aug
New Hope for Undocumented Students with Deferred Action
News Feature, Iraida Santillan Alejandra was only nine years old when she left Jalisco, Mexico with her mother and younger sister to join their father in the United States. Alejandra’s father...
Bored at Home? Hidden Gems Offer Summertime Fun in Richmond
Feature, Adrienne Chainey With summer under way, many people find being cooped up inside to be a downer. But wait! Whether you like to do things outdoors, or just don’t...
14
Aug
Richmond’s Latina Center Supports a Growing Community
News Feature, Edgardo Cervano-Soto Wearing white caps and gowns, 25 women -- ranging from young to middle-aged -- pose for photographs in front of a water fountain at San Pablo City...
Cantando A Través de las Paredes de la Prisión
Comentario, Sean Shavers Más de 50 personas se reunieron en el centro de detención de inmigración del Condado de West Contra Costa en Richmond el 18 de julio para expresar ...
Richmond Mayor Seeks Full Transparency in Determining Cause of Refinery Fire
Press Release, City Hall Residents in Richmond and the surrounding area were reminded last night of the ongoing risk of living in close proximity to a major oil refinery. Tens of...
07
Aug
Youth React to Chevron Refinery Disaster
(Photo by Adam Kruggel) Leer en Español First Person, Various, Posted: Aug 10, 2012 On the night of Monday, August 6, residents of Richmond, California were advised to seek shelter indoors due to a series of...
01
Aug
Youth and Depression: What to Look For, Where to Go For Help
News Feature, Adrienne Chainey Clinical depression is a very common and very serious occurrence, yet it often goes misunderstood by young people -- as well as the adults who care about...
