First Person
Cigarette taxes, and penalties for drunk driving and not buckling up moved us to behave in healthier ways. That’s what we plan to do in Richmond with the sugar-sweetened beverage tax
Crossroads is a multi-part immigration series covering issues in the East Bay.
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You cooked for us, now we’ll cook for you! We debuted Richmond Cooks on this day last year, featuring several recipes from the kitchens of Richmond Confidential readers. This year, our staff has compiled some of our own favorite recipes. You’ll find a few “family recipes” from cultural backgrounds including Greek and Italian, as well as a few recipes that meet special dietary needs (think vegan and gluten-free!). And, of course, we’ve included some of our favorite all-American holiday eats….
Richmond resident Marilyn Langlois, who is also Gayle McLaughlin’s mayoral aide, returned from Haiti a few weeks ago, her first visit to the impoverished country since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck in early 2010.
For almost 20 years, Ized Stewart has lived outside on the corner of 24th Street and Barrett Avenue. He’s a familiar presence, known to a generation of locals for surrounding himself with mounds of bags containing anything from garbage to stuffed animals. He’s often seen feeding the local birds, reading the newspaper or listening to his small radio. Some know him as George, some simply as “the bag man.” No one is quite sure how he ended up homeless in…
Kennedy high school drops a divisional game to St. Mary’s.
El Cerrito Gauchos running back James Savage had a monster game as the Richmond Oilers lost again.
This past Saturday the Contra Costa College Community Chess Tournament took place bringing a diverse crowd of participants.
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 the World Cup.