Richmond Faces

Could it be Corky time?

Will Corky Booze realize his long-held dream of a seat on the council?

Richmond residents celebrate Rosie

Hundreds donned costumes and danced to celebrate the work of American women during WWII.

Puerto Rican birth certificates must be reissued by October 30

A Richmond resident and native Puerto Rican is one of 5 million people who will have to reapply for their own birth certificates thanks to...

One woman’s garbage

Debbie Lew’s yard sales in the North and East Neighborhood might change your life.

Local children growing up without parents

Like thousands of children in Richmond, 12-year-old Jaquan Smith has lost a parent to crime and imprisonment. The boy lives with family friends in Parchester...

Richmond celebrates National Night Out with 24 block parties

Richmond residents had fun celebrating National Day Out Tuesday evening, hosting block parties in 24 different neighborhoods.

Race behind walls

Racial politics behind California’s prison walls may impact Richmond as much as any city, given the high proportion of residents who have had contact with...

Brazilian community bustling in Richmond

Smart BR Coffee is one place in Richmond where Brazilians gather. Last Monday a crowd of about 60 people watched Brazil’s victory against Chile in...

Tempers flare on council as pair of flotilla survivors return home

The mayor’s call to condemn the Israeli response to last month’s Gaza flotilla met with some emotional resistance Tuesday, as the two Richmond residents who...

Despite loss, Phillips’ political star still rising

Mister Phillips, who lost Tuesday in his bid to unseat County Supervisor John Gioia, knows for sure where he’ll be this weekend: His wedding. Beyond...

Richmond’s Green Party mayor: Still feeling like the underdog

Four years after her upset win vaulted Gayle McLaughlin to the pinnacle of local politics and into the national spotlight, the now more seasoned Green...