My Grandmother Is the Rock of Our Family
My experiences with my grandmother in Mexico are always full stories she tells, passing down her wisdom. I find it so magical and comforting. Listening to her stories always makes...
11 Nov
11 Nov
WCCUSD Renews Cal Prep Charter Amid Budget Woes
The charter for Aspire Richmond Charter Academy (also known as Cal Prep) was renewed Wednesday, Nov. 6 by the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education....
11 Nov
Obituary: The Sad, Sudden Death of Bernard J. Tyson, the First Black CEO of Kaiser Permanente
Bernard Tyson, Kaiser Permanente CEO, has died at age 60. ...
08 Nov
Dedan Kimathi Ji Jaga: On Being a Black Marine in Vietnam
Richmond Pulse asked Dedan Kimathi Ji Jaga to reflect on his military service, his longtime advocacy for African American veterans, and how he celebrates Veterans Day....
08 Nov
‘Culture Cures’ at Day of the Dead Festival
Richmond’s Latina Center used its Day of the Dead celebration Oct. 25 to promote mental health through cultural awareness....
07 Nov
Council Amends Point Molate Agreement, Moves Toward District Elections
City staff expects a lawsuit claiming Richmond violated open meeting laws when discussing development on Point Molate will be more swiftly resolved after councilmembers narrowly approved an amended agreement....
06 Nov
The Great Gender Debate: Who Has It Better?
Richmond Pulse asked students at Kennedy High School about whether they believe boys or girls have it easier in modern society. These are their answers, which have been edited for...
03 Nov
Racial Equity Team Says Accountability’s Key to Equity
The Richmond racial equity team says accountability from city staff and communicating better with the local community are needed to achieve its goals of advancing past racial equality to include...
01 Nov
Black-Owned ‘Naturally Herbs’ Aims for a Healthier Richmond
Naturally Herbs and More opened its doors at 4113 Macdonald Ave. six months ago with a mission of bringing alternative methods of health, wellness, and awareness to the community....
29 Oct
WCCUSD Weighs Options as $48M Deficit Looms
The West Contra Costa Unified school board has some hard decisions in its future, but, right now, members say they’re not getting enough time to make them. The board was...
28 Oct
A Taste of the Climate Apocalypse to Come
PG&E’s rolling blackouts probably don’t eliminate fire risk, and they actually could make responding to fires harder. What they largely do is shift responsibility away from the company....
25 Oct
Observing Dia de Los Muertos Is a Family Affair
First Person, Various Authors | Photo by David MezaEditor’s Note: Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos —Day of the Dead — is a longstanding tradition in Mexico dating back to the...
24 Oct
Covered California Now Includes Subsidies
The Covered California Health Insurance exchange says new state subsidies will allow almost 1 million Californians to get help with the cost of their health insurance....
23 Oct
District-Based City Council Elections Coming To Richmond
The City of Richmond is going to switch from a city-wide voting system to district-based voting when electing city councilmembers....
22 Oct
Local Celebrities Ball Out For Women and Kids
It was a local star-studded event as Bay Area artists and community members relished in music, food and some quality slam dunks at the HBK Celebrity Basketball Game....
