Danielle Parenteau-Decker | Richmond Pulse

Gov. Gavin Newsom standing at a microphone in front of banner that says "California's water supply in severe drought. Save Water. Save California."

02 Oct

On the Record With Governor Gavin Newsom: Saving Water & Building a More Resilient Future

California's climate has changed, causing worsening heat, wildfires, flooding and drought. We need to adapt, in part, by saving water, writes Gov. Gavin Newsom....

01 Oct

County Lifts Health Orders That Expanded COVID Testing Access Early in the Pandemic

Contra Costa County closed its dedicated COVID-19 testing sites, but free test kits are still available at libraries and county vaccination sites....

Crowd with signs, some that say "rent control now" or "housing is a human right." People of all ages are in the crowd, including children and seniors

30 Sep

Antioch City Council Approves Amended Rent Stabilization Ordinance

The Antioch City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday on a measure that will limit rent increases in the East Contra Costa County city....

A young Latina woman dressed in cap and gown with her father. They are holding up a Mexican flag. She is also holding a bouquet of flowers and her diploma holder.

28 Sep

Billions of Dollars Couldn’t Repay My Parents’ Love

A Mexican American college student from Antioch pays tribute to her immigrant parents for the sacrifices they made and lessons they taught her....

Front of a multi-story building with large sign that says LifeLong Medical Care William Jenkins Health Center

28 Sep

William Jenkins Health Center Finally Celebrates Opening

LifeLong Medical celebrated the opening of its Richmond location more than two years after the William Jenkins Health Center opened its doors....

A group of people, some standing and some in wheelchairs, some wearing masks and some not

27 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....

27 Sep

Contra Costa County Seeks Applicants for Racial Justice Oversight Group

Nine seats are open on the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Oversight Board, which works to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system....

Screenshot of seven people in a meeting. Six of them are wearing masks.

22 Sep

WCCUSD Teachers Call for Better Pay and Working Conditions

The West Contra Costa school district does not have enough teachers, and many more may leave over what they say is disrespect and insufficient pay....

Screenshot of eight people in virtual meeting

21 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....

Word cloud. The most prominent words and phrases are economic, United States, public charge and immigrants.

20 Sep

Biden Administration Guts Most of Public Charge Rule, But Immigrants Still Fearful

The Biden administration narrowed the public charge rule that was used to prevent many immigrants from gaining residency or accessing important services....

Map showing location of closed freeway ramps and detours

20 Sep

Southbound I-580 Bayview Ramps Closed Until November

The southbound I-580 on-ramp and off-ramp are temporarily closed at Bayview Avenue in Richmond while Caltrans works on a bridge....

Closeup screenshot of a white woman sitting close to her camera

18 Sep

Hate on the Rise, Politics Partly to Blame

Hate crimes are up against many types of people, but they are also likely severely underreported, making the problem even bigger than the numbers suggest....

16 Sep

9 Jackfruit Recipes for Summer’s End + 1 Hot Take

Jackfruit, a versatile ingredient sometimes used in Filipino recipes, can be sweet or meaty, making it good for desserts and vegetarian entrees....

14 Sep

City Council Looks at Security and Maintenance of Point Molate

Point Molate is reportedly in disarray, raising concerns about security and maintenance of the area and questions about whose responsibility they are....

Signs for Kaiser Permanente Martinez Medical Offices and COVID-19 testing and vaccination