Education

Berkeley students chip in to work with North Richmond

North Richmond is no stranger to challenges – or proposed solutions. But a class of UC Berkeley grad students, backed by The California Endowment and...

Veolia hires and trains two Richmond residents in wastewater management

In an effort to build better a more amicable relationship with the community, Veolia, the company that manages the wastewater treatment plant in Richmond, has...

Richmond’s Congressman George Miller discusses healthcare, crime, pollution, and food policy

Representative George Miller is an unabashedly left-leaning Democrat and Richmond’s congressional representative, who is currently focused on the national healthcare and budget debates.

Community letter on ONS controversy: Councilman Jeff Ritterman

Editor’s Note: The following is a letter submitted to RichmondConfidential.org by Councilman Jeff Ritterman. As a cooperative news organization and forum for community discourse, we...

49ers star Vernon Davis launches program to help kids in Richmond apartment complex

San Francisco 49ers star Vernon Davis has brought a lot of magic to the football field during his six seasons in the NFL. On Thursday,...

Japanese youth ambassadors tour Richmond

This week Richmond was visited by a group of youth ambassadors from Shimada, Japan. The Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission (RSFC), which celebrates its fiftieth birthday later...

As Richmond ponders soda tax, United Nations report urges similar taxes

A recent report by the United Nations calls for a worldwide tax on soft drinks—exactly like the one Richmond will be voting on this November.

WWII battleship USS Iowa overhauled in Richmond, becomes floating museum

The USS Iowa, a World War II-era ship that’s the fastest battleship ever built, stands out in the Richmond marina. The 887-foot long gray hull...

Out on the Bay: Sea Scout training for young people

This year the Sea Scouts, a national organization focused on teaching young people knowledge of seamanship as well as maritime history and skills, will celebrate...

Richmond mayor honors local youth poets

Editor’s note: This article was originally published by our community reporting partners at RichmondPulse.org and is re-published here with their permission. _____________ Poetry, applause and...

Premiere of part 4 in North Richmond film saga draws crowd

North Richmond is unique, and it’s a place with heart. That was the undeniable theme Wednesday night, as about 200 people packed City Council chambers...

Richmond first city in the state to endorse Millionaire’s Tax

Richmond is making a habit of being the first. In June, Richmond became first city in Contra Costa County to issue its own municipal identification...

Mentors needed for Bay Area youth

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, a local chapter of one of the nation’s biggest youth mentoring organizations, has about 750 children and...