Tulsi Gabbard says U.S. Needs Diplomacy, Not War
Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard says the U.S. needs far more sophisticated worldwide diplomatic efforts and a far less aggressive U.S. military stance....
08
Aug
01
Aug
Andrew Yang: ‘Technology and Automation Are the Problem’
Andrew Yang is reportedly the first Asian American to run for president of the United States. Leer en Español By Michael J. Fitzgerald Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said technology is not getting...
26
Jul
Environmental and Labor Groups Clash Over Coal Ordinance
More than 150 people took to Civic Center plaza before the July 18 meeting, where planning commissioners considered an ordinance that would effectively ban the storage and handling of coal...
24
Jul
Richmond City Council Fires City Manager
Richmond's City Manager Carlos Martinez, fired from his post Tuesday by a split city council vote, said he believes union objections to his recommendations for "organizational restructuring" was a part...
16
Jul
Newsom’s Budget Prioritizes Education, Housing, Health — Plus Money For a Rainy Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $214.8 billion budget that prioritizes education, housing, and expanded health services, he told a conference call with Latino media, even as it sets money aside...
15
Jul
California’s 2020 Redistricting Commission Is Accepting Applications: Only 253 African Americans Have Applied
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Every 10 years, Californians have the opportunity to participate in a major political project as part of a special 14-member, state-appointed commission. The citizens of...
12
Jul
Bill for Statewide Renter Protections Advances
By Denis Perez-Bravo Housing advocate Sasha Graham remembers Richmond before rent control, and the damage high rent increases had on her and her son. For Graham, the 6-1 Senate Judiciary Committee vote...
08
Jul
CROWN Act Bans Discrimination of Natural Hair
RP Staff Report Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill ending discrimination based on natural hair and unfair grooming policies in California into law July 3. The Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair (CROWN)...
02
Jul
“We Have a Crisis,” Says Gov. Newsom As State Pumps 1.7B in Homelessness Fight
Crisis Is Hitting Black Californians the Hardest By Manny Otiko and Tanu Henry | California Black Media Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $214.8 billion state spending plan he and legislative...
01
Jul
Richmond Ends Contract with Surveillance Agency Linked to ICE
The Richmond Police Department’s contract with an automated license plate reader and face-recognition software company will expire after residents concerned about the company’s relationship with immigration authorities urged the city...
21
Jun
City Worker Unions Decry Lack of Cost-of-Living Raises
The plaza outside Richmond City Hall on the evening of June 4 was filled with city employees and local union members protesting the city manager’s new budget proposal that four...
03
Jun
Acts to Follow: An Update on Five California State Bills That Could Affect Your Safety, How You Make Money, Where You Send Your Kids to School, Where You Live and More
Here’s an update on five pieces of California state legislation that could have impact on the conduct of your local police and the way you live. - from how...
03
Jun
Census Champions — Jeri Green’s Life-Long Crusade To Reverse Historic Undercounts
Jeri Green’s passion for the census is still sunrise bright. An outspoken champion of the concerns of African Africans and any people who have been diminished, marginalized or systemically undercounted,...
Mayor and Council Clash Over Police Commission Appointments
After two months of rejected appointments and heated city council meetings that went late into the night, Richmond Mayor Tom Butt continues to struggle to get council approval of his...
14
May
Gov. Says No More Tax on Diapers and Tampons, Period
Flanked on stage by six members of the California Women’s Legislative Caucus, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plan to eliminate sales taxes on diapers and other menstrual products over...
