UPDATE: Richmond City Council races: Two of three RPA candidates still lead
The Richmond Progressive Alliance has held a majority on the City Council since 2020 and held at least half of the seats for the past 10 years. This year, there were three seats up for read more…
ELECTION DAY COVERAGE: Richmond voters turn out for possible ‘historic’ outcome, with few lines at the polls
As polling wrapped up Tuesday night, Richmond voters talked about what issues swayed their vote. Gloria Space said her concern was about local rent control getting more affordable, low-income housing. “They need to focus on read more…
Campaign finance data: See how much each Richmond City Council candidate raised.
About half a million dollars has flowed into the 2024 Richmond City Council races, with contributions coming from local political action committees, businesses, current and former public officials and everyday citizens. District 6 is the read more…
Prop. 33 could bring relief to cost-burdened households, but is it fair to small landlords?
In the two decades Flor Castro has lived in Richmond, she’s seen many things change. One thing that has remained relatively stable is the $1,500 rent for the three-bedroom apartment she shares with her husband read more…
Q&A with candidates for county Education Board, which oversees WCCUSD’s finances
Two Richmond residents are vying to represent Area 1 on the Contra Costa County Board of Education: Area 1 covers the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Anthony Caro and Daniel Nathan-Heiss are running for read more…
California voters to decide if forced prison work constitutes slave labor and should be prohibited
When Richmond resident Lejon “Fahim” Reese was transferred to Vacaville’s Solano State Prison in December 1993, he was just beginning to serve his time for a gang-related homicide. Then he was told how to spend read more…
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