Obstacles Exclude Disadvantaged Voters from Democratic Process
Efforts to disenfranchise voters — particularly persons who are disabled or not white — were the focus of a Sept. 30 Ethnic Media Services briefing....
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Oct
Teens Ask City Council Candidates About the Issues
In a youth-led forum hosted by the Safe Return Project, Richmond City Council candidates addressed public safety, food insecurity and quality of life....
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Oct
Public Safety, Measure U Debated by Richmond Mayoral Candidates
The four men running for mayor debated on Oct. 6 issues facing the city, including public safety, homelessness and Measure U at Hilltop Community Church....
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Oct
FDA Expands Eligibility for Omicron Booster Vaccines to Children Ages 5-11
Children ages 5-11 are eligible for the COVID-19 booster vaccine targeting the omicron variant, after the FDA expanded the vaccine's authorization Wednesday....
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Oct
More Than 100 Players Participate in Richmond Chess Festival
More than 100 people of all ages and skill levels from around the Bay Area competed in a chess tournament in Richmond for National Chess Day....
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Oct
Kennedy High Football Has Winning Streak Snapped
After starting the season 5-0, the Kennedy High Eagles were blown out Oct. 8 by St. Mary's College High School in a lopsided 37-0 bout....
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Oct
‘Kennedy Is Still Stuck’: School Board Addresses Equity Issues at Richmond High Schools
People called for upgraded facilities at Kennedy and Richmond high schools, saying they've been left behind in comparison with the rest of the WCCUSD....
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Oct
Don’t Gamble, Kids. It’s Not Worth the Risk
Whether it's through online gaming or playing school games competitively, more and more youth are becoming budding gamblers....
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Oct
Contra Costa Health Gets $1.5 Million Violence Prevention Grant
Contra Costa Health said Oct. 4 it was awarded a $1.5 million grant to develop public health strategies to reduce violence, especially in East and West County....
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Oct
DOJ Expands Its Elder Fraud Task Force to Stop Scams Targeting Older Americans
The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its Elder Fraud Strike Force, which targets foreign-based fraud schemes that target American seniors....
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Oct
Discontent Continues With Bright Futures Contract Still Not Renewed
People again asked the WCCUSD to renew its contract with Bright Futures, which provides academic and social support primarily to Black students....
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Oct
California Department of Public Health Releases New Masking Guidelines
The California Department of Public Health offered new advice on when to wear a mask and other steps to protect people from COVID-19....
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Oct
Former Site of Health Center Will Host Affordable Housing
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an affordable-housing development on the former site of the West County Health Center....
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Oct
Contra Costa College Comets Get First Win of Football Season
Previously struggling to find their identity as a team, the Contra Costa College Comets looked like a well-oiled machine on Saturday, beating Chabot College....
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Oct
Rydin Road RV Camp Cleared; Residents Say They Felt Forced to Leave Their Homes
By Saturday, the last 28 people living in vehicles on Rydin Road were relocated by Richmond’s Public Works and Police departments....
