For Contra Costa seniors on SNAP, program’s uncertainty leads to fear
Karen Ward has been preparing for a lapse in federal food assistance by getting creative with how she stretches a dollar. “You can get a chicken from Costco and make three different things, then I read more…
Small local grocery stores feel the sting of SNAP cuts: ‘Every dollar counts.’
On Sunday morning at The Spot, a liquor store and deli in Point Richmond, owner Tina Kaur said business has come to a near standstill as customers’ food stamp accounts have run dry. Kaur has read more…
Richmond powwow honors Laguna and Acoma Pueblo families who built the Santa Fe Railroad
Flag bearers entered Richmond Auditorium carrying an eagle staff adorned with feathers, marking the start of Grand Entry at the 15th Annual Richmond Powwow on Saturday. Behind them, dancers followed as All Nations, one of read more…
Richmond Flea Market vendors recover from the pandemic, but now a new fear is keeping customers away
It’s an empty parking lot on weekdays but on weekends, this deserted piece of industrial land to the city’s north turns into the Richmond Flea Market. Traditionally, it’s where families come to have a meal, read more…
The Stakes: Millions of dollars needed to restart North Richmond disaster shelter stalled by Trump cuts
(This story is part of “The Stakes,” a UC Berkeley Journalism project on executive orders and actions affecting Californians and their communities. It was co-published with The Contra Costa Pulse.) Amid the rows of sunflowers, tomatoes and read more…
Richmond community is invited to check out improved Lucas Park with Picnic & Play Saturday
Community organizers are expecting hundreds of Richmond residents to gather, play soccer and celebrate at Lucas Park on Saturday, as part of a community-led “Picnic & Play” event. Since April, multiple community organizations have held read more…
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