Richmond youth share stories of struggle and hope
When Jamaya Walker’s father was murdered last March she cried so fiercely she became physically ill. She still has the bullet that took his life,...
Meghan Walsh
Stories by Meghan
Public salaries outpace residents’ income levels
By Meghan Walsh Posted
Richmond public employees earn a yearly average salary almost twice the median household income of the city’s residents, leading to a drain of wealth and...
Richmond High caps season with another loss but looks ahead to next year
By Meghan Walsh and photo slideshow by Maggie Beidelman Posted
While De Anza High celebrated on the field, passing around the Richmond Cup, Richmond High’s star senior Isaiah Brown wept on the sidelines after a...
Security guard accused of shooting supervisor pleads not guilty
By Meghan Walsh Posted
The security guard charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot his supervisor last month pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. Doran Long’s preliminary...
Police partner with local group home providers
By Meghan Walsh Posted
Whenever a police cruiser pulls up to the curb framing Jamie Richard’s neatly manicured lawn, his heartbeat flutters. “I immediately think, ‘Which one of my...
Residents describe shooting rampage in South Richmond apartment complex
By Meghan Walsh Posted
Rendell Pierce was watching television in his bedroom just after 10 p.m. Wednesday when he saw a flurry of lights through the window, accompanied by...
East Bay Center for Performing Arts celebrates local hip hop culture
By Meghan Walsh Posted
Industry recognized choreographers who got their start here, 14-year-old b-boys and a pulsing Cuban DJ filled East Bay Center for Performing Arts with style and...
Richmond Explorers set bar high at state competition
By Meghan Walsh Posted
Generally, when you sit a 19-year-old at a table with a reporter, it’s a classic recipe for one-word answers and evasive glances at the ground....
Daytime curfew enforces accountability
By Meghan Walsh Posted
The ominous gray clouds creeping over the hills and dampness blanketing the city tell Sgt. Eddie Russell it’s going to be a slow day. “Rain...
Richmond fighters shine at amateur exhibition
By Meghan Walsh Posted
The boxers fought tough. The crew produced a top-notch event. The problem was few people showed up. “This is a good venue for Richmond,” said...
Richmond to host amateur boxing event Saturday
By Meghan Walsh Posted
The allures of gang life, especially for young adults and children with little else – no guidance, no job, no future – are similar to...
Advocates call on community to end violence
By Meghan Walsh Posted
There were fewer bodies in the audience at Thursday night’s Office of Neighborhood Safety meeting than have been laid out in blood on Richmond’s streets...
Richmond police utilize social media
By Meghan Walsh Posted
When Michelle Milam first set up Richmond Police Department’s Facebook profile in January, she couldn’t help but wonder how many people were going to “like”...
