Richmond Voters Focus on Local Elections, Keep Eye on Presidency
Taxes, local politicians and beliefs about what Donald Trump means for the U.S. motivated Richmond voters of all ages....
04
Nov
04
Nov
Election 2020 Update: All California Black Caucus Members Hold Strong Leads in Races
Throughout California, Black politicians who were up for reelection have won or are winning their races, according to early results....
03
Nov
Mail Ballots Give Richmond Progressive Alliance Candidates Early Leads
Early returns show Gayle McLaughlin, Claudia Jimenez and Melvin Willis, the three City Council candidates endorsed by the RPA, are leading in their districts....
03
Nov
Election Updates: Most Richmond Voters Cast Ballots Early
More than half of Richmond's registered voters and over 100 million citizens nationwide voted before Election Day....
03
Nov
How Not to Freak Out: A User’s Guide to California’s Election Night Results
Buckle in for a long count, remember that margins and geography matter, look for these clues — and prepare to wait days on close races....
02
Nov
Gov. Newsom Tells Struggling Renters, ‘You Are Not Alone’
Gov. Gavin Newsom describes efforts by the Legislature to protect renters from eviction if they have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....
02
Nov
Future of U.S. Immigration Policy Difficult to Predict
Immigration under Trump or Biden has not been addressed much in this election cycle, though Trump does plan to advance anti-immigrant policies if reelected....
30
Oct
Early Voters Name the Most Important Issue on the Ballot
As voters dropped off their ballots at the Richmond Civic Center, we asked them what they thought was the most important issue they had voted on....
29
Oct
Michelle Obama Elementary School Celebrates Virtual Opening
Students, parents, educators and public officials marked the virtual grand opening of the Michelle Obama Elementary School in Richmond....
29
Oct
Richmond on Course to Exhaust Overtime Budget in January
The city of Richmond has burned through almost half of its $5.4 million overtime budget just three months into the new fiscal year....
29
Oct
Día de los Muertos: A Day to Celebrate Life, not Death
Richmond teens tell us what the Day of the Dead means to them and how honoring their deceased loved ones helps their families cherish life....
28
Oct
It’s Time to Open Our Eyes, Speak Up and Get Up & Clean Up
When City Council candidate La'Tanya Dandie invited me to a cleanup she organized, I didn't know what to expect, writes a local youth....
28
Oct
More People Stuck at Home Means More Clogged Pipes
Because of the pandemic, more people are cooking at home — for families and customers — and pouring fats, oil and grease down drains, which can have costly consequences....
27
Oct
The Richmond I Love: Black-led and the Meaning of Caring
As the Bay Area gentrifies and changes, we are asking people to share the Richmond they know and love. First up, Khalid Elahi writes, "if you are really from Richmond, you carry a certain degree of pride."...
26
Oct
Gyms and Patrons Finding New Ways to Work Out During Pandemic
Contra Costa County's move into the red tier of California's reopening system means local gyms can reopen for indoor workouts — but with a few changes....
