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27 Jul

El Concejo Extiende la Moratoria de Desalojo y Aprueba Redactar el Impuesto sobre los Ingresos Brutos

El concejal Demnlus Johnson dijo que la ciudad no debería considerar poner fin a su moratoria de desalojo durante el brote de coronavirus: "No podemos legislar el final de una...

Kimberly Aceves in front of painting with words "Rise Up Richmond."

22 Jul

Lideres de la Ciudad Ofrecen Formas de Avanzar Durante Tiempos Difíciles

Nos dirigimos a líderes comunitarios, empresariales y políticos en busca de cierto optimismo frente al coronavirus, el racismo, el cambio climático y el desempleo extendido....

Man holding Mexican flag by two tents on grass with building in background

21 Jul

How I Became Part of the Vanessa Guillén Occupation

I spent a week documenting a Vanessa Guillén protest before realizing I was too close. As a Latino in Richmond, this fight for justice is my fight too....

Airplane in flight, seen from below, against blue sky with sparse white clouds.

17 Jul

Oakland Airport Flight Path Could Go Over Heart of Richmond

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed shifting an existing flight path over Central Richmond, raising environmental, health and noise concerns....

Red and black San Pablo FC shield over photo of soccer player and ball

16 Jul

San Pablo Football Club Joins the National Soccer League

San Pablo FC, which has played in various leagues since the 1970s, is now part of the newly formed Pacific Conference of the semipro National Soccer League....

Screenshot of virtual government meeting

16 Jul

Supervisors Extend Eviction Ban, Move Sales Tax Forward

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has extended a temporary ban on evictions for nonpayment of rent during the coronavirus outbreak....

13 Jul

Encontrando Luz en la Oscuridad de la Depresión

Un jóven describe su experiencia de aprender a vivir con la depresión dentro de una familia que no entiende su dolor. ...

Coronavirus testers in mask, gowns, gloves and other protective equipment next to a car

13 Jul

Contra Costa Stiffens Rules as COVID-19 Numbers Rise

Contra Costa County amended its health order Friday to temporarily tighten up rules on face-coverings and prohibit indoor gatherings as officials say there is "elevated risk of spreading the virus."...

12 Jul

‘Our Ancestors Fought’: Bridging Activism’s Generation Gap

A focus on systemic injustices against Black people has sparked many youth-led protests in West County and beyond, showcasing a movement’s new blood while carrying on a tradition of activism....

11 Jul

‘Hit Hard’: Small Businesses Navigate Reopening, Fear Reclosing

For local business owners, the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown has meant a balancing act between preserving public health and keeping a business afloat....

Crowd of protesters in masks. One holding up photo of Vanessa Guillen in Army uniform.

09 Jul

Siblings Occupy City Hall, Demand Justice for Vanessa Guillén

The killing of 20-year-old Army specialist Vanessa Guillén moved three sisters, Estefany, Jackie and Nadra Sanchez, to lead an ongoing occupation of Richmond’s Civic Center Plaza....

08 Jul

City Leaders Offer Ways Forward in Tough Times

We turned to community, business and political leaders in search of some optimism in the face of the coronavirus, racism, climate change, and widespread unemployment....

Football players and referees on Contra Costa College field.

01 Jul

CCCAA Fall Sports in Jeopardy as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to potentially reverse the state’s reopening will undoubtedly impact the California Community College Athletic Association’s plans to resume sports in the fall....