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
January 14, 2010 – 6:01 am
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.
Amid a failing state, Richmond earns an A in tobacco control and prevention
January 13, 2010 – 6:00 am
The American Lung Association in California released the state’s report card on tobacco policies at Richmond’s City Hall Tuesday.
Asian Americans less willing to use mental health services
December 20, 2009 – 6:00 am
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
December 15, 2009 – 6:00 am
Girls at Lake Elementary School improve their writing ability, communication skills and fitness level – all while having fun.
Twelve years after cleanup, DDT still poisons harbor
December 14, 2009 – 6:01 am
Many fish that swim in the bay contain high levels of mercury and other contaminants, but because of persistent pesticide contamination, eating fish from the Richmond Harbor area may be particularly risky.
Laotian community fights Chevron, environmental injustice
December 10, 2009 – 11:29 am
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
December 4, 2009 – 6:01 am
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
December 2, 2009 – 2:36 pm
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
November 14, 2009 – 6:00 am
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.
