A Black Girl and Her Hair: How I Learned Pretty Didn’t Have to Mean Pain
A "bad hair day" is pretty much a universal experience, but for Black girls and women, they can be unrelenting because of racism and sexism....
05
Jul
04
Jul
Why Independent Shawn Dunning Wants to Be Richmond’s Next Mayor
Shawn Dunning, a conflict resolution specialist and political independent who has called Richmond home since 2016, is running for mayor....
03
Jul
Older Adults Still At High Risk for COVID-19 — Beware Complacency
Older adults are still at high risk from COVID-19, but getting vaccinated and keeping up with recommended boosters can help them stay safe....
02
Jul
Write On: The Courage of ‘The Janes’ Needed
A viewing of the HBO documentary "The Janes," about a group of women who helped provide safe abortion access, bridges the days before and after Roe v. Wade....
30
Jun
City Considers Expanding Scope of Funds for Unhoused People
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday on additional uses for money for unhoused people, including for flights if they have family who would taken them in....
30
Jun
Supervisor John Gioia Offering Free COVID-19 Tests
Free COVID-19 at-home testing kits will be available Friday at Supervisor John Gioia's office in El Cerrito from 9 a.m. to noon....
29
Jun
Fire Officials Start Tip Line, Remind That Fireworks Are Illegal in County
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District wants people to report illegal fireworks, which can cause fires, especially in the current drought....
28
Jun
Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez Hopes to Move Up, Become Mayor of Richmond
Eduardo Martinez is running to replace Tom Butt as mayor of Richmond. He is vice mayor, a former elementary school teacher and City Council member since 2014....
28
Jun
Newsom, State Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on FY 2022-23 Budget Framework
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a state budget framework for the coming fiscal year, which begins Friday....
28
Jun
San Pablo Man Killed in Richmond Shooting
A 31-year-old San Pablo man was shot and killed Saturday night in Richmond, police said Monday. Police do not have a suspect....
27
Jun
Contra Costa County Health Says Abortion Services Remain Available
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Contra Costa Health officials affirmed it will continue to provide all health services, including abortion....
25
Jun
Medical, Legal Experts Foresee Dire Consequences in Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion
Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, experts warn that more rights could be in danger, including same-sex and interracial marriage....
24
Jun
Bay Area Reacts to Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Bay Area leaders reacted with outrage and vows to assist out-of-state women seeking abortions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday....
22
Jun
City Council Passes New Richmond Budget
The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to pass a city budget that includes money for unhoused services and public safety and youth employment initiatives....
22
Jun
Q&A: Eduardo Martinez Wants to Use ‘People Power’ to Govern Richmond
Richmond Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, who is running for mayor, sat down with Richmond Pulse recently for a campaign interview....
