Local Coalition Seeks to Move Richmond to a ‘Living Economy’
A new coalition of Richmond organizations is looking for ways to transition the city to a living economy. ...
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Apr
08
Mar
A Chance to Breathe – Protecting the Coast for Richmond Residents
Caring about the coast isn’t enough. If we want clean sand and clean water – as 90 percent of Californians surveyed in a recent poll say they do – we...
20
Feb
New Solar Power Farm Opens in Richmond
Richmond has opened a new solar power facility that will produce enough solar energy to power 600 homes per year. Energy provider MCE, JHS Properties and City of Richmond officials...
25
Jan
Happy Lot Hosts Clean-Up Party in Iron Triangle
On a gloomy and windy morning, Happy Lot Farm and Garden (HLFG) celebrated its fourth anniversary with a “Block Clean-Up Party” as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday...
14
Jan
Obama Expands CA Coastal Monument, Spurs New Generation of Coastal Stewards
President Obama's announcement puts the spotlight on the state's coast just when rising seas and development threaten to erode access for millions....
13
Dec
Bias Hinders Diversity in Hiring for Environmental Organizations
Diversity at the leadership level in the environmental sector remains low despite a high proportion of well-educated and qualified people of color....
Water Is Life – Over 5,000 People Stand With Standing Rock in SF
On Nov. 15 in San Francisco, I was one of more than 5,000 people who joined a peaceful direct action outside of the Army Corps of Engineers office. We delivered...
22
Nov
Poll: Majority of Californians Value the Coast, Even as They Move Farther From It
A majority of Californians say the state's 1,100 miles of coast is important to them personally, even as many are driven further inland by rising home prices....
24
Aug
A Mexican Rosie the Riveter: People of Color and Our Parks
A first-of-its-kind national survey commissioned by New America Media (conducted by Bendixen & Amandi International in July) found that 4 out of 5 minority voters support initiatives that would increase...
17
Aug
As Sirens Go Off, Richmond Residents Fear the Worst
When you live in a low-income community in the shadows of Chevron, you fear the worst. Every single day we have to ask ourselves, “When is another explosion going to...
10
Aug
Over 130 People Walk for Clean Energy
We were setting out on the 12th Refinery Healing Walk, a 13-mile walk from Rodeo to Richmond that connects the dots from one “sacrifice zone” to the next. Cities like...
21
Jun
Chevron Protesters Confront Oil Giant in San Ramon
It was a gloomy Wednesday morning when I met up with about 20 people at a Peet’s Coffee in San Ramon. I had been asked to be one of the...
20
May
Richmond Goes All Out for Bike to Work Day
The 22nd annual Bike To Work Day was spectacular, with thousands of riders opting to head to work on two wheels throughout the Bay Area. There were over 400 energizer...
11
May
‘Emerald Alleys’ Coming to Richmond
The City of Richmond held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Mathieu Court Alley Greening Project on April 29....
23
Feb
Want to Farm in Richmond? Urban Tilth Will Show You How
Every third Saturday of the month, non-profit organization Urban Tilth invites the public to volunteer and learn urban agriculture while cultivating the community garden at AdamsCrest Farm in Richmond....
