The Richmond City Council renewed its commitment Tuesday night to preventing new medical marijuana dispensaries from moving into the city.
Health
Making Richmond healthy on a dime
As obesity sweeps the nation and a book about health or food seems to come out every other week, a few people in Richmond are doing their best to reverse the weight gain trend and improve the city’s health statistics.
Asian Americans less willing to use mental health services
Mental health service providers in Richmond and Oakland say Asian Americans are less willing to seek mental health counseling due to cultural differences.
America SCORES increases literacy, with soccer
Girls at Lake Elementary School improve their writing ability, communication skills and fitness level – all while having fun.
Laotian community fights Chevron, environmental injustice
Laotian Organizing Project has been working on supporting the Laotian community in Richmond to voice their opinions and fight against environmental injustice.
Foreclosures lead to mental stress
Besides the financial stress experienced in foreclosure, people may also suffer from severe mental stress, which can affect their physical health.
Council says no more pot clubs
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to prohibit new medical marijuana dispensaries until the city can develop regulations for them.
Grant helps Fire Department secure new exercise equipment
The Fire Department may be grappling with double-digit percentage budget cuts, but Chief Michael Banks persuaded the City Council to approve contributing to purchase of eight grant-supplemented treadmills for local fire stations.
