Sheriff’s Department Official Says Richmond Man ‘Intentionally Killed Because of His Race’

November 28, 2016 News, People

A Richmond, Calif. African-American man who was shot and killed in El Sobrante on Nov. 12 was the victim of a hate crime, according to a spokesperson from the Contra Costa Sheriffs Department.

Q&A: New Councilmember Melvin Willis on Housing, Hospital and Youth

November 18, 2016 News, People, Politics, Youth

This month, Melvin Willis, 26, became the youngest person elected to the Richmond City Council. He spoke with the Pulse about his priorities for the council, which now has a majority of members backed by the RPA.

Walkout: Richmond Students Protest Election of Donald Trump

November 10, 2016 News, Youth

The day after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, hundreds of Richmond students walked out of class in protest.

Competing Visions of Bay Area’s Future at Core of Transit Race

October 13, 2016 News, Politics

In a turbulent election season, the race to fill seats on the governing body of the Bay Area’s major transit system isn’t exactly a headline grabber. Yet the race for who will represent one district on the BART board offers voters the most dramatic contrast between competing visions for the region’s future of any on the ballot.

From Dream Job to Unethical Nightmare: My Time at Wells Fargo

October 7, 2016 Business, News, Uncategorized

When I heard the news about Wells Fargo, it came as no surprise. I worked there from 2014 to 2015, and the bank had it coming. I only wonder why it took this long.

Tenants Face Eviction Before City Votes on Measure L

September 24, 2016 Neighborhoods, News

Over 100 tenants of the Creekview condominium complex have 60 days to find a new home.

Orlando Shooting: LGBT Community Still Lives In Fear

June 12, 2016 National, News

I think about potential violence every day. I think about how easy of targets we may be when there are dozens of us waiting in line at bars and nightclubs.

Bill Clinton Becomes First U.S. President to Visit Richmond

June 7, 2016 News, Poetry, Politics

Former President Bill Clinton visited Richmond the day before the primary election to campaign in support of his wife and possible Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Homeless and Living Inside Hacienda

May 20, 2016 News

As Richmond Police attempted to evacuate all squatters from the Hacienda public housing building on May 18, Richmond Pulse interviewed two women, both homeless, who had been living inside.

Traffic Ticket Amnesty Is a ‘Game Changer’

April 25, 2016 News, Youth

Brittany Gandy is one step closer to getting her life back on track. For the past two years, the 23-year-old has been burdened by unpaid traffic fines and dealing with a suspended driver’s license.

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