The One Thing I Wasn’t Prepared For – Facing My Reflection
Recently, I had the experience of having a mirror placed in front of me that made me face my own true reflection. I didn’t necessarily like everything I saw....
25 Jan
20 Jan
Q&A: Exclusive Shoes for ‘Sneaker Heads’ in Richmond
Richmond native Jason Drisker is the owner of Exclusive Shoes in Richmond. Opened in October 2015 at 12845 San Pablo Avenue, Exclusive Shoes is the place where “sneaker heads” can...
13 Jan
Richmond Funnyman William Haynes: The Internet Is a Place for Artists
Richmond native William Haynes, 23, is the host of the YouTube comedy news show, “People Be Like.” Haynes is an actor, comedian, writer, rapper and video producer...
12 Jan
Q&A: Ellen Pao Says Tech ‘Isn’t Changing Fast Enough’
Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao announced that she’s joining the Kapor Center for Social Impact in Oakland as its new chief diversity and inclusion officer, as well as the organization’s...
31 Dec
Alex Beltran: If Parents Want to Be Effective, We Need to Get Together
Alex Beltran, the lead organizer of the West Contra Costa Parents’ Council, says the coalition will bring more resources to schools in underserved communities and ensure that parents stay informed...
25 Dec
Khalid’s Corner: Once They’re Gone
Hold on to your children, brother, sister or family with all your might. Because once they're gone, they're gone!...
19 Dec
Finding Mindfulness Inside the Ring
Richmond boxing champion Jonny Perez works with the Mindful Life Project, where he helps teach the concept of mindfulness to elementary school students in Richmond. But his life did not...
14 Dec
Richmond Arts Therapist, Former Kindergarten Teacher Victims of Ghost Ship Fire
Thirty-six people died in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland on December 5. Two members of the West Contra Costa Unified School District family, Sara Hoda and Travis Hough,...
29 Nov
New Barbershop with Vintage Look Opens in Point Richmond
Five questions for Daniel Webster, owner of Cuts 1st Class in Richmond. The new barbershop with a vintage look and feel opened in October in the Point Richmond neighborhood....
28 Nov
Sheriff’s Department Official Says Richmond Man ‘Intentionally Killed Because of His Race’
A Richmond, Calif. African-American man who was shot and killed in El Sobrante on Nov. 12 was the victim of a hate crime, according to a spokesperson from the Contra...
26 Nov
Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin: Richmond Is Not Going to Cooperate with ICE
Richmond City Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin describes how the city is preparing to protect its immigrant residents under a Trump presidency...
18 Nov
Q&A: New Councilmember Melvin Willis on Housing, Hospital and Youth
This month, Melvin Willis, 26, became the youngest person elected to the Richmond City Council. He spoke with the Pulse about his priorities for the council, which now has a...
25 Oct
Ben Choi: Without Rent Control, A Lot of People Will Be Forced Out of Richmond
After serving six years on the Richmond Planning Commission, Ben Choi is vying for a seat on the City Council. An account manager at Marin Clean Energy, Choi’s campaign is...
24 Oct
Jim Rogers: We Need to Pass Measure L and Fix Measure L
Jim Rogers served on the Richmond City Council from 2002 to 2014. He is also a former member of the Board of Supervisors in Contra Costa County. He is currently...
23 Oct
Cesar Zepeda: I See Richmond As the Diamond in the Rough
Cesar Zepeda may be new to Richmond’s politics, but he’s no stranger to community organizing. The longtime Richmond resident is the president of both the Hilltop District Neighborhood Council and...
