The Richmond I Love: An Accidental Home with Charm and Intrigue
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt takes a look back at the beginnings of his and wife Shirley's life in the Bay Area and what drew them to Point Richmond....
13
Dec
08
Dec
Urban Forestry Expands Richmond’s Roots, Literally
The environmental justice nonprofit Groundwork Richmond is working to plant thousands of trees to help clean the city's air and lower temperatures. ...
30
Jul
Lifelong Nature Lover Finds Passion at Verde Garden
Bienvenida Meza found a taste of home as an instructor at North Richmond’s Verde Elementary School garden after a long journey from her home country of Honduras....
24
Jun
The Neighborhoods Where COVID Collides With Overcrowded Homes
The pandemic has layered a health crisis on top of a housing crisis on top of a class divide....
04
Jun
Caravan Promotes Census Participation
The “Censo de Mayo” caravan rolled through the streets of Richmond and San Pablo Saturday a line of brightly decorated cars that were part of efforts to encourage residents to...
22
May
Gaia Yoga Goes Virtual as Supporters Await Reopening
In a GoFundMe campaign for the studio, 54 donors donated more than $4,000 to cover the Gaia Yogas studio’s rent within 72 hours of opening the campaign....
13
Apr
La Familia Market Keeps Prices Steady As Wholesale Costs Rise
Inflated wholesale costs are driving big chain retailers to raise their prices, but local grocery outlet La Familia Market is abiding by the prices they set before the coronavirus. ...
24
Dec
Annual Drive for Verde Elementary Focuses on Mural
Residents of West Contra Costa County were invited to an holiday fundraising event for local elementary school students Dec. 10 at the District 1 Supervisor’s office in El Cerrito....
20
Dec
Richmond Annex Senior Center to Celebrate 40 Years of Service
For three days in January, the Richmond Annex Senior Center will hold a community celebration commemorating 40 years of service to the Richmond community and surrounding area....
15
Dec
Jamarrea Frazier Remembered as ‘Large, Happy Presence’
Friends and loved ones of Jamarrea Frazier say his smile and energetic, playful, and happy spirit will continue to live on in their hearts and minds. ...
11
Dec
Train-free Miller-Knox Park Celebrations Saturday
The Miller-Knox Regional Park will host two public celebrations from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14....
16
Oct
Festival Invites Public to Explore Point Pinole
The 16th annual North Richmond Shoreline Festival on Oct. 12 made 9-year-old Ivan Valenzuela appreciate the Point Pinole Regional Shoreline park even more....
13
Oct
Debate Over Controversial Zeneca Development Continues
A Richmond community advisory group and area residents voiced concerns - and serious doubts - about the Richmond City Council's Sept. 24 decision to support the capping and residential development...
19
Sep
Public Invited To See Final Yellow Brick Road Plans
The nearly final plans for the Yellow Brick Road - a safe walking and bike route through the Iron Triangle area of Richmond - are available for the public to...
17
Sep
Lawyer Alleges Citywide Voting in Richmond is Racially Unfair
A Walnut Creek attorney has accused the city of Richmond of having a voting system that results in racially biased voting....
